Boom vang, part 2

Mast attachment 2

Originally uploaded by rick_barr

Here is the vang mast attachment ready to be secured to the base of the mast. I’ll attach the boom bail once the boat is rigged after launch.

Boom vang, part 1

Vang attachment parts

Originally uploaded by rick_barr

One thing my boat needs is a boom vang to prevent the boom from rising when sailing downwind. Rig-Rite Spars in Rhode Island still makes hardware for Pearson Electras and I ordered this boom bail and mast vang attachment from them. The screws are from West Marine.

Dinghy!

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Originally uploaded by rick_barr

The 2008 season is starting out well. Here is a photo of my new dinghy! No more paddling out to the mooring in a raft. (Yay.) I do have to find some oars for it.

My other spring projects are to install a boom vang and a wind vane.

Summer is almost here!