b"Boom VangsPart numbers represent hardware most commonly used.Typical boat length: ASmall Boat: 6.7 - 8.5 m (22 - 28') AMidrange:8.8 - 10.4 m (29 - 34')Big Boat: 10.7 - 12.8 m (35 - 42') BB 4:1 4:1Diagram Small Boat Midrange Big BoatRef. Description Part No. Part No. Part No.4:1 V-Jam 4:1 V-Jam: This simple 4:1 self- 4:1 Fiddle: The basic 4:1 fiddle block cleating vang is used on small din- vang is commonly used on dinghies A Double 226 ghies. and small keelboats.B Fiddle 2454:1 FiddleA Fiddle 2655 2621 1559B Fiddle 2658 2624 15648:1 Cascaded FiddleA Single 300 304 308B Fiddle 2655 2621 1559C Fiddle 2658 2624 1564 A4:1 Cascaded KickerA Fiddle 2655 2621 1559B Fiddle 2658 2624 1564 B A6:1 Double-ended Cascaded KickerA Triple 344 2640 2604 C 8:1 B 4:1B Double 342 2638 2602C Single 349 2652 2600D Cam cleat 241 240 240 8:1 Cascaded Fiddle: A doubling4:1 Cascaded Kicker: This rigid rod block increases the purchase of thevang utilizes a simple 4:1 tackle. The vang to 8:1. The load on the fiddlerod also serves as a topping lift for blocks is halved so they can be usedthe boom. Used on cruising and rac-safely on larger boats. ing boats.AB 6:1C DC D6:1 Double-ended Cascaded Kicker: Many racers rig the vang with a double-ended control line led down each side of the boat. 265"