BERT T
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Does anyone know where I can get an RWO curved vang key.
http://ca.binnacle.com/images/productimages/popup/23546-LRG.jpg
http://ca.binnacle.com/images/productimages/popup/23546-LRG.jpg
VANG KEY
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ianat182
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I have done a google search on Selden, SeaSure, and Barton for the type of key you are looking for without any success so it may be that you'll need to go to your Mast's maker to get the proper one, though I'm surprised those above didn't stock them.
Alternatively you could perhaps modify a large Clevis pin of the size used for your rigging.
Either heat and bend and then drill a larger hole with a cobalt drill bit in the shank of the pin to suit the shackle pin.
This type of key used to be quite common on Wayfarer dinghies masts until they changed to an underboom slider in a slot. I've looked through my old dinghy bits but no luck there either.
A hunt around a boat jumble may be a source. Or the 'Wanted' ads of this forum maybe.
Have you tried the source of your illustration?
ianat182
Alternatively you could perhaps modify a large Clevis pin of the size used for your rigging.
Either heat and bend and then drill a larger hole with a cobalt drill bit in the shank of the pin to suit the shackle pin.
This type of key used to be quite common on Wayfarer dinghies masts until they changed to an underboom slider in a slot. I've looked through my old dinghy bits but no luck there either.
A hunt around a boat jumble may be a source. Or the 'Wanted' ads of this forum maybe.
Have you tried the source of your illustration?
ianat182
BERT T
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Unfortunately the source of my illustration is in Canada.
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saltylegs
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Looks the same as laser vang so any decent dinghy swindeler
Martin_J
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Never used them but you can find the 'Vang key angled pin' for £4.69 at Reliance
Reliancemarine Vang Key
Reliancemarine Vang Key
savageseadog
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How does that work then? Does the flat bit slot into the boom?
Martin_J
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and there is one on eBay now with just 3 days to go...
Kicker key - Pre bent - on eBay
No connection - just browsing!
Kicker key - Pre bent - on eBay
No connection - just browsing!
VicS
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May be direct from RWO but I doubt it.
Your chandler should be able to get one. .. With a lot of luck and persistence
http://www.rwo-marine.com/products/productdetail.php?code=R4861
Try http://www.dinghysupplies.ie/
ianat182
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Savage seadog. The boom usually has a stainless fitting attached to the underside and a recess in the shape of a keyhole,the Head of the vang key fits into the slot and slides about an inch aft to lock the kicking strap gear. More found on dinghies than yachts these days.
ianat182
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VicS
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Well the head fits in the slot but actually then slides forward!
The OP has a fairly small yacht I think you will find so would expect to find dinghy fittings on it
Wunja
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I have the key plate riveted to the boom, but there is just an ordinary shackle pushed under the plate which the vang tackle attaches to.
ianat182
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Quite right VicS ,I stand corrected!
ianat182
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nathanlee
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I officially love this thread!
I lost mine ages ago, and couldn't find what the part was called. The Corribee has the same set up.
i just need to find one now. D'oh!
VicS
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Ben Dockrell 22
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Perhaps this item could be reproduced in wood composite ( sawdust ) mixed with high strength adhesive.
Just a thought.
merlin3688
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Allen Brothers
See this link from Allen Brothers, look under mast and boom fittings.
http://www.allenbrothers.co.uk/item.asp?cat_id=3&prod_id=45
Perhaps this item could be reproduced in wood composite ( sawdust ) mixed with high strength adhesive.
Just a thought.
See this link from Allen Brothers, look under mast and boom fittings.
http://www.allenbrothers.co.uk/item.asp?cat_id=3&prod_id=45
Ben Dockrell 22
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nathanlee
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Order one from the chandlers this morning, as I knew they had RWO stuff.
As he was taking the order he said, "hold on a minute, I might...."
Then wondered over to a box of forgotten parts in the corner, and out comes just the thing I wanted. £2.99! How Chandlers remember that they have such small and forgotten items in stock is beyond me.
As he was taking the order he said, "hold on a minute, I might...."
Then wondered over to a box of forgotten parts in the corner, and out comes just the thing I wanted. £2.99! How Chandlers remember that they have such small and forgotten items in stock is beyond me.