[C320-list] Boom Vang Hydraulic Spring
Stephen Kaplan
stepkap at pacbell.net
Thu May 29 21:13:42 PDT 2014
Definitely getting the believe that my vang has never worked properly. Appreciate the input.
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-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Sloat <resloat at comcast.net>
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Date: Thu, 29 May 2014 21:17:14
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Boom Vang Hydraulic Spring
Steve-The boom vang is spring loaded on my hull 894 and yours is probably the same. I use the topping lift for the Dutchman flaking system. The vang easily holds up the main without the need for a topping lift so your vang must be broken or maybe there is some adjustment for loading the vang spring. I think it is Gaurhauer and they may have some input on adjustment or repair. When the solid vang is working.
On May 29, 2014, at 2:13 PM, Stephen Kaplan <stepkap at pacbell.net> wrote:
> Fellow sailors,
> After twice having the topping lift wrap around and hang-up on the back stay
> "V" causing damage to the boom vang saddle fasteners on the mast I have
> taken to sailing w/o the topping lift. Removes the worry of the wrap
> occurring on the rather vigorous tacks common on San Francisco Bay.
> However the Boom Vang hydraulic spring does not hold or lift up the boom
> when furling or unfurling the main. Thus requires a crew to hold the boom to
> keep it from smashing into the helm pedestal/instrument cluster. Is this
> the normal situation or has the hydraulic cylinder lost its oomph?
>
> Steve Kaplan
> Saline
> Hull 980
> San Francisco
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of Dick Walker
> Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2014 5:30 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Best place to attach cockpit radio extension mic
>
> On pod since 2000 and just fine
>
>
> Cheers
>
> Dick Walker
> 740 Olive Ave.
> Coronado ,CA 92118
> 619.435.8986
>
>
>
>> On May 28, 2014, at 17:22, Mark Gillingham <markgill at uwalumni.com> wrote:
>>
>> I attached an extension mic in the cockpit on port just between the
>> lids for the propane well and the settee. That's not too bad for the
>> the helmsman, but is in the way of crew working or sitting nearby.
>> Before the end of the first season a crewman kicked the connector and
>> rendered it useless.
>>
>> I've considered moving it to the instrument pod, but it is very
>> difficult to get around the wheel to get to the mic. I think my best
>> move is to leave it where it is and reinforce or add a shield do the
> connector.
>>
>> What have others done?
>>
>> Speakeasy #612
>>
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>
Bob Sloat
Savannah 894 (2002)
Waukegan Harbor, IL
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