For what it's worth, my Garhauer rigid vang (not hydraulic) on my 30-1 fastens to the mast and boom with screws - six or eight screws per base plate. I had to use very specific sizes of drill bits and thread taps matching the fat deep-threaded screws Garhauer sent me. It's a solid installation and has withstood gusts nearing 40 knots multiple times these last two years. Is tapping and screwing an option for fastening your vang?
Cheers, Randy Stafford S/V Grenadine C&C 30-1 #7 Ken Caryl, CO ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis C. via CnC-List" <[email protected]> To: "CnClist" <[email protected]> Cc: "Dennis" <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2017 10:02:02 AM Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 30 boomvang issue I'm guessing they were aluminum rivets. "Every high load" rivet I installed in a mast was stainless coated with TefGel. However, to install larger stainless rivets, you need a BIG rivet tool like a Marson Big Daddy. They run about $150. If it were me, I'd punch out the old rivets and reinstall with stainless. Is there a rental shop around where you can rent a Big Daddy? Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Wed, Jul 26, 2017 at 10:29 AM, Bill Nickel via CnC-List < [email protected] > wrote: During my recent "race" in the Lake Ontario 300 (actually the shorter scotch bonnet race) my hydraulic boom bang broke off at the base of the mast. The rivets appear to have sheared off. I have the local boat repair company taking a look, but t I am curious if anyone has suggestions? Bill Nickel "adagio" 1977 C&C 30 mk 1 _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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