we were sailing in heavy wind and rain on saturday... all was going well, when we noticed that one of the 2 screws attaching the boom vang to the mast had ripped out. boom was about a foot higher than usual and we began to worry about too much strain on the traveler so we shut it all down.
so, the boom vang attaches to to a bracket, and the bracket has just 2 screws holding it to the mast. is that really the way it should be?
obviously it takes a LOT of strain.
seems like it needs a stronger foundational point than just 2 screws.
wondering if i should come up with a better way to attach it, now that its broken.
seeking ideas. thanks