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Boom Vang Failure (topic) This last weekend, while close hauled under reefed main, we had a failure of the rigid boom vang. The failure occurred at the toggle fitting at the base of the mast. It appears that the toggle buckled. The 1/4" stainless plate that is attached at the ... |
Technical Discussion | 08/27/09 07:38:37 |
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Gooseneck Failure (topic) Beating out of Galveston bay into a good 20-25 kt headwind and 3-5 foot seas. We had full main and no jib. Should have had at least one reef in the main but the boat was handling well, taking the waves on the quarter. After about 30 minutes of this, just ... |
Technical Discussion | 03/25/08 15:20:25 |
