dutchman boom brake

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mortyd

i'm thinking about the dutchman boom brake, any advice out there?
 
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Mike

Hmmm

What happens when the wind does shift and the main is backwinded against the brake? Its gotta move some right? So if you turn off the wind you'd end up with two half jibes wouldn't you (one as it tries and two as you adjust course). I only sail on the lake (and in my dreams). The wind here tends to be pretty shifty. I've never used a preventer either. I mostly sail singlehanded with one hand on the tiller. Seems like for singlehanding that sucker is gonna be a challange to get too to adjuts tension. The interesting piece at the site is the flaking system. Tha't looks pretty slick without all those lazyjack lines. Hopefully someone who uses the brake will reply. Mike
 
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Rick I

Walder boom brake

I don't have a Dutchman but I do have a Walder. Boom brakes are quite worthwhile if you're more than day sailing. I don't use mine daysailing as I'm too lazy to set it up and I don't need another two lines leading aft. On longer trips they're excellent at controlling a jibe especially in lumpy seas. If you singlehand you'll love it.
 
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