[C320-list] Boom Vang Hydraulic Spring

[Jerry Mickelson]

I have #118 and the vang has always supported the boom and keeps it off the dodger.  I slack the topping lift to lower the Dutchman lines while installing the sail cover.  I also love the Dutchman system which I just renewed. 
Jerry

> On May 30, 2014, at 7:52 AM, "Allan S Field" <allan.field at verizon.net> wrote:
> 
> I may be one of the few who really like the Dutchman, especially when
> single-handing, so need the topping lift for that!
> 
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - #808
> Columbia, MD
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf
> Of Marek Fluder
> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2014 9:51 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Boom Vang Hydraulic Spring
> 
> I have recently took possesion of new to me hull #1028 and I am wondering
> about the need for a topping lift. Can someone explain why we need one while
> a rigid boom vang is also installed?
> Marek
> #1028 Hamilton, ON
> 
> 
> 
>> On 2014-05-29, at 7:13 PM, Stephen Kaplan <stepkap at pacbell.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Thanks for the input. I bought her new but it never supported the boom w/o
> the topping lift,  unfortunately never suspected the vang to be broken. Duh!
>> Sent via BlackBerry by AT&T
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Andrew Santangelo <andrew_santangelo at mac.com>
>> Sender: "C320-list" <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com>
>> Date: Thu, 29 May 2014 13:32:55
>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Reply-To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Boom Vang Hydraulic Spring
>> 
>> Hello Steve from a former SFO sailor,
>> 
>> It sounds like your Boom Vang has an issue as it should easily support
> your boom and sail when raising and lowering the sail.
>> 
>> Also, the topping lift should always be off under sail.  Mine is actually
> removed from my boat.
>> 
>> 
>> Andrew Santangelo
>> 
>> C320 "Dawn Treader"
>> #333
>> Holland, MI
>> 
>> J22 "Blitzkrieg"
>> Elephant Butte, New Mexico
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On May 29, 2014, at 12:13 PM, Stephen Kaplan 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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