Boom Brake vs Preventer

[SimonV]

+1 on the Dutchman boom break. I too would never own a boat without one. By having the control lines as far forward as possible , mine are on the rail short of the mast it makes a great preventer and if things go belly up it allows the jibe but controlled.

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[Boatyarddog]

Originally Posted by SimonV

+1 on the Dutchman boom break. I too would never own a boat without one. By having the control lines as far forward as possible , mine are on the rail short of the mast it makes a great preventer and if things go belly up it allows the jibe but controlled.

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Yes, the Dutchman Boom Brake is great, it also can be a preventer if you want.
Slides the boom across, safely in a Gybe and allows freedom for single handing.
That's important.


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