[C320-list] Boom Vang Hydraulic Spring

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I'm not near the boat to look at it but if memory serves, the vang can be installed with different length settings. Yours might be too long so it doesn't work right.
 
Bill
#1146
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Stephen Kaplan <stepkap at pacbell.net>
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Sent: Thu, May 29, 2014 11:13 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Boom Vang Hydraulic Spring


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