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Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

03-02-2023, 14:15

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Preventer -- and an accidental gybe

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Posted By thinwater

Re: Preventer -- and an accidental gybe

In fact, I think they actually suggest a 3:1 tackle to prevent over tensioning with a winch (too powerful). I know this is the case with Waller, after talking with the designer at-length).

I too...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

26-01-2023, 13:55

Replies: 42

Preventer -- and an accidental gybe

Views: 5,620

Posted By thinwater

Re: Preventer -- and an accidental gybe

... And might you be better to run a snug (not locked down--hand tensioned tackle, not a winch) boom brake than a preventer? No, it would not stop and accidental jibe, but it would slow it to a...

Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling

26-01-2023, 13:27

Replies: 42

Preventer -- and an accidental gybe

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Posted By thinwater

Re: Preventer -- and an accidental gybe

Excellent thread!

There are many threads and many articles on how to rig a strong preventer and how not to do it, but few on ...

Risk of cockpit-in-the-water knockdown (tender or water...

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