wurzner
Member III
Boom Vang
Frank,
I'm glad I'm the first to respond, but I assure you that most replies will echo what I say. I too have an Ericson 38-200 and it has a rigid vang. A vang is such a critical sail control that you need to get one. That being said, I would go with a rigid vang after having had the chance to use one. For the added cost, they eliminate the topping lift and make reefing easier and safer since it reduces the time to reef. Also it helps depower the sail, but a conventional vang would as well
good luck and stay tuned for a flurry of responses. By the way, what year is your 38?
regards
shaun
S/V Sorcerer
E38-200 #207
Everett, WA
Frank,
I'm glad I'm the first to respond, but I assure you that most replies will echo what I say. I too have an Ericson 38-200 and it has a rigid vang. A vang is such a critical sail control that you need to get one. That being said, I would go with a rigid vang after having had the chance to use one. For the added cost, they eliminate the topping lift and make reefing easier and safer since it reduces the time to reef. Also it helps depower the sail, but a conventional vang would as well
good luck and stay tuned for a flurry of responses. By the way, what year is your 38?
regards
shaun
S/V Sorcerer
E38-200 #207
Everett, WA
FrankZ,
I have a E38 as well and it has a soft vang. I don't care at all for it as the angles the line travels at as it leaves the lower fiddle block are terrible, etc. Considering the cost of a new soft vang you might as well just get a Garhauer solid vang. Its not that much more money and from everything I have read worth every penny. Currently I am saving my pennies for one.... RT
I have a E38 as well and it has a soft vang. I don't care at all for it as the angles the line travels at as it leaves the lower fiddle block are terrible, etc. Considering the cost of a new soft vang you might as well just get a Garhauer solid vang. Its not that much more money and from everything I have read worth every penny. Currently I am saving my pennies for one.... RT
Vang information
Elsewhere on this site: Quite a bit of commentary and even pictures of vangs for your model Ericson.
Here is one thread, and if you use the Search feature you will find many others.
http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=2711&referrerid=28
Best,
Loren
Elsewhere on this site: Quite a bit of commentary and even pictures of vangs for your model Ericson.
Here is one thread, and if you use the Search feature you will find many others.
http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?t=2711&referrerid=28
Best,
Loren
NateHanson
Sustaining Member
another vote for a rigid vang. On a boat that size it can be considered a safety feature as well as a huge convenience. Makes main handling of every sort much easier, and virtually eliminates the chance of the boom crashing down on someone's head if the topping line slips, breaks, or isn't handled right during a reef or sail drop.
Nate
Nate