Description
The Latest Harken ILCA Vang MK2 + Zircon Twiddle + 25mm Fly Block, Fully Spliced & Ready to Sail
The new Harken ILCA MK2 Vang Lower Unit is a unique design that improves on the legacy Harken vang lower unit that has been loved by ILCA sailors since the introduction of the 15:1 vang. Every sheave is 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 in Harken's proven Carbo nylon-reinforced composite material, the unit is 21% lighter than the current stainless steel version. The whole unit is a bit more aero friendly to the eye and shouldn't foul the cunningham or outhaul controls. All sheaves are Harken Fly with stainless bearing running in stainless races. The last turn before the mico Cammatic is a lightweight stainless derrule which replaces the fairlead in earlier designs. The cleating angle has been made to match the existing standard but there's a wedge in there for those who would like to experiment.
The system's design anticipates the sailors may wish to remove some system purchase to reduce the amount of line in the cockpit - it easily converts from 15:1 to 12:1 and back again. Simply remove the control line from the twiddle block (the control line has a spliced loop that is luggage tagged to the twiddle) and reattach the control line to one of the outer sheaves of the vang lower unit. Rerun the control line as normal. Note that it is not possible to make this adjustment until sail - we recommend rerigging the vang on shore.
This complete, fully spliced vang assembly from the West Coast Sailing Rig Shop includes the new Harken ILCA MK2 Lower with the innovative Harken Twisted Fiddle, called the 'Twiddle', Zircon block in the center, plus their new top end 25mm Upper Fly Block. This system is spliced with Dyneema primary and Technora control line, with included loop on the control line for adjustment between 15:1 and 12:1 configuration.
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What’s Included:
- Complete Laser/ILCA Vang Assembly, read to sail!
- Harken ILCA MK2 Vang Lower Block
- Harken ILCA 29/18mm Zircon Twisted Fiddle Block
- Harken ILCA 25mm Upper Fly Block w/ Key
- 4mm Double braid Technora/Dyneema control line
- Dyneema primary
- All lines spliced for clean finish
