[C320-list] Boom Vang Fitting

[Kenny Geist]

While putting the main sail back on today, I noticed that the triangular
fitting at the bottom of the boom vang where it attaches to the bottom of
the mast has bent about 30 degrees to starboard.  Guess there was an
accidental jibe somewhere in her past.

My question is, should I take it off and have it straightened at a machine
shop or replace it as it might have been weakened.  Also, will the solid
vang spring out when I loosen it from the fitting?

Thanks,

Kenny Geist
Kennyge at Prodigy.net

WINDRIFTER # 317