2¢ Worth: Make a Metric Boom Vang
Parts for making a Walton boom vang are becoming hard to find. Here is a boom vang you can make with metric clevises, dune buggy turnbuckles, and your own two cents.
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Assembling the Rig
An introduction to the series of articles on rig assembly. It includes a checklist of parts and assemblies you will need to tackle each section.
Deck Hardware Reinforcement
You will need to reinforce the deck in places where deck fittings will be attached so that the hardware will not pull out of the thin deck material.
Making Parts from Tee-shaped Brass
This is a “How to” article that describes how to make a jib rack, shroud racks, and your backstay bracket along with other fittings you will need to rig your boat.
Assembling a Jib and Main Boom
The step-by-step process for shaping and installing fittings on your main and jib booms to prepare for final assembly of the rig.