[C320-list] C320 Boom Vang Bracket

[dprudden]

Steve,
I had to replace the vang bracket when I bought my boat last year (previous owner didn't use a washer under the vang so the bracket got chewed through). The new bracket came with stainless rivets 6.4 x 18. I ordered a heavy duty rivet gun on eBay. You definitely need the large heavy duty gun....the stainless rivets are tough.

David Prudden
#787

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On Jun 30, 2013, at 8:54 PM, "Stephen Kaplan" <stepkap at pacbell.net> wrote:

> Help!
> Topping lift got caught on the backstay during a tack in high winds.  Result
> pulled boom vang Bracket 3521181PF05 out of the mast.  Can anyone please
> tell me the thickness of the mast at the attachment point so I may order the
> correct blind rivets.  At least 2 of the 6 drilled holes appear to have been
> slightly enlarged during this event which may preclude use of a 0.250 blind
> rivet.  Ant recommendation or experience using the T-rivet which will
> accommodate a slightly enlarged hole. Of course any suggestion would be
> greatly appreciated.  
> 
> Much appreciated,
> 
> Steve Kaplan
> C320 Hull 980
>