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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
Really pleased with the cover fits perfectly. I knew when it would arrive the company kept me up to date with the process
Good service, no complaints.
Very good tool to get those very tight knots undone
I've tried a number of different types and makes of neoprene boots for Sea Kayaking and these are the best (most comfortable) fit and easiest to get on/off to of all that I have tried, Really pleased with them. The sole is not as thick as it would appear from the photos but seem to be perfectly good for the usual limited shore walking.
Fine just as expected
Good replacement
Good
Nearly 40 years on from my first "Laser" I have just taken delivery of my second - a Devoti Ilca 7. Buying this new ILCA has been a 5 star experience, and dealing with Andrew, Jason and Steve at Sailing Chandlery have all been great - candid advice, all the help and assistance I could have wished for. And to cap it all Steve delivered the new Devoti to my home address - 5 hours away, and up in the hills, not easy to get to - and what's more Steve then stayed to help me sort out the rigging - all very different from what I remember. When I last sailed a Laser you had to lean on the boom to put on more kicker. I'm very happy to give the team at Sailing Chandlery a fulsome recommendation.
quick and easy to deal with prompt delivery on order will use again
We ordered a 100m reel of sheet rope for our sailing club's training fleet of Toppers and Fevas. It runs through the blocks very easily and is great to hold. The children on the courses love it!
Great little piece of kit, use it for giving me an idea of wind direction in the marina on my narrowboat!!
Great harness, really comfortable, looks to be good quality and well made.
Great service from Sailing Chandlery.
Delivery was super quick after bank holiday, and product is just as described. Super convenient pockets inside a comfy backpack kitbag so great and practical for walking to/from dinghy parks
Just a small item, a bung! The super quick delivery got me back on the water. Thank you.
Good rope for low load jobs - easy to splice, smooth and flexible.
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