I am considering purchase of a DS II with original roller furling main system including the "claw". As I am more familiar with jiffy reefing and assume that roller furling is incompatible with a boom vang so I think first upgrade would be jiffy reefing and a real boom vang. I assume this would require some pad eyes and cleats on them boom as will as a metal strap for the vang and a hook for the reefing cringle. Also necessary would be some sail modifications for reefing points and an attachment for the vang on the mast. Would there be any problem attaching necessary hardware to current boom and mast? Would you use pop rivets? Can anyone recommend a source familiar with this particular situation for necessary parts? What am I missing?
I realize that this has been covered in various pieces through out this forum but the reuse of the original boom has not been specifically addressed as far as I can determine.
Thanks for your help.