Melges 14 - Step 3: Assemble the Boom Vang

THE MELGES 14 : STEP 3
ASSEMBLE THE BOOM VANG
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Note picture with the vang parts included.
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Assemble the curved vang key and
16mm double block (#206) using the small
D shackle. Tighten shackle with a tool. Also
attach the Micro single block (#224) to the
shackle at the top of the cleat bracket.
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Tie the red vang control line to the becket
end of the Micro block(#225) using a bowline
and lead through the cleat bracket as shown.
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Tie the vang spectra line to the opposite
end of the micro block(#225) using a
bowline knot. Lead the line through
the 16mm double block(#206) and the
bracket as shown, and dead end on the
pin of the shackle that is attaching the
single micro block to the bracket.
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