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Vang
The vang system consists of two blocks, a snap hook, and a vang line.
The smaller block attaches to the eyestrap on the underside of the
boom close to the jaw end, using the small pin and ring. The larger
block (with the v groove cleat) attaches to the snap hook, which will
clip into the eyestrap on the mast once the boat is rigged. Lay out the
smaller block to the right of the v-cleat block, leaving about two feet
between the two. Tie one end of the vang line to the becket on the
smaller block, run it through the nearest sheave of the v-cleat block,
back through the sheave in the smaller block, through the second
sheave of the v-cleat block and out through the cleat. Tie a stopper
knot in the free end, and make sure the line runs without crosses
between the two blocks.
Traveller
Locate the traveler line and two traveler blocks and tie the line to the
padeye on one side of the stern. Thread the other end of the line
through the smaller traveler block and tie it to the padeye on the
opposite side of the stern. Clip the larger block into the smaller block.
Mainsheet
Lay the boom on the boat so that the block closest to the end of the
boom is even with the stern and the jaws point toward the bow.
Thread the mainsheet through the ratchet block in the bottom of the
boat AGAINST the ratchet, through the forward block on the boom,
aft along the boom, and through the aft block. Lead it forward
through the larger traveler block, back up to the block on the aft end
of the boom, and secure it to the becket with a stopper knot.
Main Sheet
Ratchet Block
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Small
Vang Block
Snap Hook
Pad Eye
Vang Line
Large
Vang Block
Stopper
Knot
Large
Traveller Block
Small
Traveller Block
Traveller Line
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