QuikVang Installation

To ensure proper function, the QuikVang requires specific mast and boom fittings. Listed below are the reasons for this requirement.

Boom fitting required—fixed lug. A conventional bail works only in tension; it will not allow the QuikVang to support the boom weight.

Mast fitting required—swiveling gooseneck. This will maintain constant tension at each boom swing angle, and will support the boom.

Installation Instructions if Mast and Boom Do Not Have Proper Fittings (If you have the proper fittings, skip this section)

1. Order QuikVang mast and boom fittings from us, properly matching the fittings to the size of your QuikVang. QuikVang mast and boom fittings fit a variety of mast and boom sections. However, check the suitability for your particular mast before installation. If fittings do not appear to fit, contact us.






2. Adjust set spring tension adjustment to middle of range

A. Remove set screws.
B. Push knob to desired location.
C. Line up to nearest tapped hole.
D. Reinsert set screws (tapped holes are at one-inch intervals). Once mast and boom fittings are installed and spring position is confirmed, remove vang, ease tackle, and reinstall set screws with Blue Loctite.



Caution: Never adjust spring tension setting with the vang attached to the boom.

Figure 5 – Locating mast and boom fittings (See 3. below)

3. Locate mast and boom fitting positions.

A. Attach mast and boom fittings to QuikVang.
B. Attach main halyard to end of boom and lift it to a position slightly above level.
C. Locate mast fitting as low as possible withile still allowing clearance with other mast fittings, collar, boot, etc. Note : Do not attach mast fitting at this time.
D. Reinsert set screws (tapped holes are at one-inch intervals).
E. Lift vang until boom fitting contacts the boom while holding the mast fitting in place.
F. Check the orientation of the vang for best use by positioning vang about 1/3 of boom length from gooseneck and positioning vang angle with boom about 25 to 40 degrees.
G. Check boom swing for potential contact with hatches, dorades, etc.
H. Reset spring adjustment and repeat sequence, if the QuikVang position does not meet criteria in item f above.

4. Attach mast and boom fittings, following instructions below.

Note: Hall Spars & Rigging designed and tested mast and boom fitting for tapped screw installation. Inherent in our design assumptions are proper drilling and tapping of holes. We strongly advise hiring a professional rigger if you are unsure of proper drilling and tapping procedures for vang fitting installation.

Mast Fitting

1. Mark and check positions of mast and boom fittings.

2. Hold mast fitting at position marked.

3. Center mast fitting side to side.

4 . Mark upper-most port and starboard holes.

5. Drill and tap two upper-most holes (fastener size 1/4 x 20 x 5/8" flat head machine screw).

6. Fasten mast fitting to mast with two top fasteners. Note Do not tighten fasteners at this stage of installation.

7. Center the bottom of the mast fitting.

8. Mark carefully for bottom-most holes.

9. Drill and tap bottom holes with fitting in place.

10. Install fasteners as in step f, above.

11. Drill and tap remaining holes.

12. Install fasteners while checking fit.

13. Remove all fasteners and clean out chips behind mast fittings.

14. Install mast fitting while applying Blue Loctite to each fastener.

15. Tighten all fasteners.

Boom Fitting

1. Check chosen position.

2. Drill and tap fore and aft end holes (fastener size 1/4 x 20 x 1" socket head cap screw).

3. Install end fasteners.

4. Drill and tap remaining holes.

5. Check for proper fit.

6. Remove all screws and clean out chips from behind fitting.

7. Install fitting while applying Blue Loctite to all fasteners.

8. Tighten all fasteners.

Installation Instructions if Mast and Boom Appear to Have Proper Fittings

1. Check Fittings to determine that vang fits.

- Hole size: If too small, open up, making sure that "meat" around hole is enough (see diagram).
- Lug thickness: If much smaller than QuikVang jaw opening, contact Hall Spars & Rigging.

2. Lift boom up to just above level.

3. Measure pin-to-pin length between boom fitting and mast fitting.

4. Remove spring adjuster set screws from vang (see vang adjustment procedure).

5. Set vang at pin to pin length dimension as determined in step 3, above.

6. Install spring adjuster set screws in nearest tapped holes.

7. Temporarily install QuikVang to check length.

8. Remove QuikVang from boom fitting.

9. Remove set screws and install with Blue Loctite. Do not remove spring adjuster set screws with QuikVang installed.

10. Install QuikVang.

C-Vang Parts List Diagram

C-Vang Parts List

1 PR-8669 Upper Tube
2 PR-8552 Slider Plug
3 & 10 HSM-10NFX1/4 Hex Socket Machine 10-32 x 1/4" (3 & 4)
4 PT-8668-C Lower Tube
5 PR-8553 Slider Sleeve / Sleeve
6 PR-8672 Slider Knob
7 HRM-10NFX1/4 Hex Round Machine 10-32 x 3/8" (4)
8 PR-8671 Spring Adjuster / Adjuster Tube
9 PR-8670-C Charged Spring
11 PR-8549 Inboard End
12 MSC-76025124 Dead End Pin
13 PR-8554 Sheave C-J Bearing 2-1/4" (2)
14 PR-11184 Spacer SK 5955 (3)
15 NAV-600-10-175 Clevis Pin - 5/8" Diam. (2)
16 CP-5/32X1-1/4 Cotter Pin 5/32" X 1 1/4" (2)
17 HSM-5/16X1-1/2 Hex Socket Machine 5/16-18 X 1 1/2"
18 PR-8575 Anchor Plate
19 SCH-98-04 Clevis Pin 1/4"D X 15/16"G
20 SCH-94-93-PK Cotter Ring 5/16"
21 PR-8550 Outboard End
22 HSM-5/16X1-1/4 Hex Socket Maching 5/16-18X1 1/4" (2)
23 PR-8574-C Sheave with C-j Bearing 1 3/4"
24 HSM-5/16x1 Hex Socket Machine 5/16-18 X1"
25 HR-C-WIRE Quik Vang Wire

QuikVang C-16: 16:1 Purchase HRQV-C16

HAR-053NP Harken Block
HAR-060 Harken Block
HAR-C16-ROPE Custom Yale Dacron® Braid 5/16"
Whole Unit

QuikVang C-24: 24:1 Purchase HR-QV-C24

HAR-190SNP Harken Block
HAR-129NP Harken Block
HAR-C24-ROPE Custom Yale Dacron® Braid 5/16"
Whole Unit