Boom Vangs
Compare hydraulic and rigid boom vang systems from Harken and Sailtec. Learn which design delivers the best sail control for your boat.
Sailboat Boom Vangs & HydraulicsHow-To Guides
Control leech tension and boom height with the right vang, from rigid to hydraulic systems. Learn how vangs and hydraulics shape your mainsail and improve boat handling.
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Harken Vang-Master
The Harken Vang-Master is a rigid, pneumatic (air-spring) boom vang that both pulls the boom down to control leech tension and holds it up when the mainsail is dropped, replacing...
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Vangs 101: types and characteristics you should know to get the best one for your boat
A boom vang controls leech tension and boom height by applying downward force on the boom, and the four main types are flexible (block-and-tackle), rigid (air-spring/pneumatic), Gnav (inverted), and hydraulic....
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Vang Master is now Harken Vang-Master
The Vang-Master rigid pneumatic boom vang is now distributed by Harken as the Harken Vang-Master, so you get the same air-spring vang with faster availability and Harken-backed support. It replaces...
