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03-13-2008, 12:20 PM
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Installing Hard Vang . . . really hesitant.
I'm in the process of installing a Garhauer rigid vang and have the mast bracket attached. The mast is 2.2mm and I've drilled and tapped for 1/4-20 screws (yes i have some tefgel). What really bothers me is the boom. Garhauer indicates that it should be drilled/tapped as well but it is only 2mm thick. Am I OK here? If not, I think I'll use rivet nuts but am not sure if I should use aluminum or SS. If aluminum, I assume one would put tefgel on the threads and if SS then tefgel on the body of the rivet nut?? What advice please
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#2
03-13-2008, 01:27 PM
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Garhauer !
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Brian Duff BVI Yacht Sales, Tortola
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#4
03-13-2008, 02:38 PM
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Boom Attachment
My pref would be to put some form of backer in the boom to thread into -- ala YachtRod.
Bob
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#5
03-13-2008, 03:10 PM
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SOrry, just disgusted with Garhauer.
yeah, that boom needs some sort of insert- I guess you have the Garhauer boom bracket of stainless plate bent twice to wrap around the boom ? use two pieces of alum flat bar or plate, maybe 3/16" thick, and tap holes in it, fasten through the boom into these plates. get them in there with a fish tape and messenger line through the holes you drill for the fasteners in the boom. good fun,
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Brian Duff BVI Yacht Sales, Tortola
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#6
03-14-2008, 07:29 AM
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Hmmm, serious food for thought. If I decide to bail on this project,
can you guys suggest a good way to seal the holes in the mast, short of welding or dropping it for an insert? Would simply re-inserting the screws sans bracket and with anti-corrosion be adequate?
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