Reading the Class Rules and Specifications, section 3.1 states that "...deviation from original configuration...shown on class specifications Drawings 1 through 4, are not permitted." Am I correct in interpreting this to mean that I cannot modify my boom vang hardware from the original components at all and still be class legal?
The only thing I don't like is that, if you have the vang on hard going upwind and forget to release the tension before easing out on a reach, it's really hard to uncleat. I think it was the Quantum tuning guide that addressed this by suggesting that you be careful not to forget. It would be really nice, and perhaps a bit safer, if we were allowed to change the vang to use a cam cleat. Is something like this allowed?
Thanks,
Mike Shadley
The only thing I don't like is that, if you have the vang on hard going upwind and forget to release the tension before easing out on a reach, it's really hard to uncleat. I think it was the Quantum tuning guide that addressed this by suggesting that you be careful not to forget. It would be really nice, and perhaps a bit safer, if we were allowed to change the vang to use a cam cleat. Is something like this allowed?
Thanks,
Mike Shadley