I have a related question about how to handle the well-known issue of the boom coming down into the boat when you release the mainsail halyard (a ‘68 Javelin). I’ve made a lot of changes in my boat since last posting on the forums to make her much easier to single-hand when my first mate (aka better half) doesn’t want to sail. But the boom issue still bothers me - especially because I need to motor in/out. When it’s time to come in, I have to hold the boom up in my hand with the tiller tucked under my arm or in my elbow crook while I release the halyard and then ease the boom down. Sure would be easier to do: topping lift, boom kicker, some sort of boom crutch that still allows me to steer and motor in, or something else? Any tips would be appreciated.