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The ALL-NEW Harken Lower Vang Unit is finally here!
All sheaves are larger diameter for more power and wider for less friction, so the unit will better enable today's increased vang loads. And yet, by rendering it of our proven Carbo Nylon-Reinforced composite material, it is 21% lighter than our current stainless version.
The entire unit is a bit more aero-friendly and should not foul the cunningham or outhaul controls.
All sheaves are Harken Fly with stainless bearings running in stainless racings. The last turn before the micro Cammatic is a lightweight stainless ferrule which replaces the fairlead in earlier designs.
The cleating angle has been made to match our existing standard but there is a wedge in there for those who would like to experiment.
The system's design anticipates that sailors may wish to remove some system purchase to reduce the amount of line in the cockpit. The system enables this and easily converts from 15:1 to 12:1 - and back again.
