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November 06, 2023 2 min read
The ILCA Vang has seen various different appearances over the years but we are just going to focus on the Harken and Allen Vang Base Units.
Some sailors find themselves swapping to different rigs depending on the wind conditions and sea state. Also, some sailor swap their downhaul from the port to the starboard side of the mast depending on wind conditions throughout a regatta.
The Standard Harken Vang comes with a clevis pin and rings for attachment to the lower mast. This can be very fiddly and difficult after a cold day on the water.
On the other hand, the Allen Vang unit comes standard with a nut and bolt to attach this to the lower mast This is good for security but the need for a tool to swap it onto a different-sized mast makes this difficult.
The Quick Release Package includes 3 very important items,
The 3 items work together to create a system that makes rigging a de-rigging quicker and simpler.
The 2mm Line is added to tie the push button pin to the carabiner so that when the kicker is being removed you don't lose the pin.
The Push Button pin can be stored in the vang on or off the mast just remember to rinse this after sailing on salt water.
The carabiner goes through the top clevis pin on the kicker unit. This is to attach your downhaul primary line to and can easily clip and unclip without having to remove the kicker or and clevis pins or rings
This is exactly what I wanted. It’s super easy to charge, it’s convenient to store and carry but most importantly, it’s incredibly loud!!
A very reliable cleat Will not accidentally re-cleat.
It’s great- love it for my open water swimming.
Fits everything in.
Super fast delivery and friendly
Sticky back peels off easily and glue seems strong. Quite possibly this is the same product as supplied in the pre-cut kits for the ILCA mast bottom sections?
Makes a lot of sense to use sacrificial strips to slow down wear on the mast and gel coat.
Better value to buy several meters of this one and with care and a sharp blade you can cut desired lengths by wrapping around the mast and cutting neatly.
Replacement laser block arrived very quickly. Part was exactly the same as the original and I was back on the water without missing a weekend. Great service.
Very good quality cover, should protect my granddaughter’s boat for many seasons to come, thanks.
This looks more like a proper hold all.
Great, speedy service and quality product. Thank you
Well thought out kit bag with a large internal compartment and small mesh pockets inside and out. The wet compartment is really useful. Appears to be well made and the strap is comfy over the shoulder. Easily packed in my winter gear plus a few spare tops etc but if you like to carry multiple winter wetsuits or have lots of spares you may want to go for a larger 90l bag.
Great for work at sea and lesuire
Very pleased to find that all the parts were available straight away through Sailing Chandlery. Alldispatched very quickly & efficiently. Thank you.
Good product and excellent guidance from knowledgeable staff
Helpful service finding corre t its
Great service and products.
Great friendly service at keen prices
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