1979 36' C&C-topping lift, Vang or both?

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I bought my 36' C&C last spring (mast was stepped) and after setting up the rigging I realized the boom only had a vang-no topping lift. After conferring with a few local sailors the consensus was the boat was set up for racing and that the topping lift was replaced by the vang. She sailed well with this set up & we had no difficulty, however as I am tall & am always dodging a "bouncing " boom when anchored I am considering reinstalling a topping lift to support the boom when anchored. It appears the mast head/boom were designed for a topping lift, and all info I have found for the 36 C&C shows a topping lift. Can anyone shed some light on this? I am currently preparing the boat for live aboard/cruising this year and plan on splashing at the end of April, it certainly would be easier to add a topping lift with the mast stepped.
Open for any thoughts/suggestions on this-appreciate all input regarding this issue.
thanks
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