Peter:
Although Josh and Andy do it “right,” unless you’re sailing in relatively heavy air (25 knots and up) I suspect it is unlikely you will break the boom using the existing mainsheet boom bail. Obviously, the further out the better. We use a boom vang kit as a preventer (I believe it is Schaefer -- http://riggingonly.com/TACKLEVANG04.htm ). The kit is stored down below when not in use. If we anticipate using it, we store it on deck near the mast. To use it, we attach one end to the aft boom bail and the other end (with the cam) to the toe rail forward of the boom, then snug it up. It would undoubtedly be better (safer) to secure it to the end of boom. To gybe, we remove the preventer entirely, bring the main all the way in, gybe the main, let it back out, and secure the preventer on the other side. We do not leave the preventer on the boom through the gybe, as it could be a lethal weapon. I believe this method is fairly typical around here (Erie). Perhaps Bill Coleman will weigh in. Matt C&C 42 Custom From: Peter McMinn <petemcm...@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 2:05 AM To: Stus-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Subject: Stus-List Preventer boom placement Hey group, I'd like to install a preventer on our 37. What's the wisdom on positioning the block on the boom?-- Peter McMinn _/)
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