I debated the preventer issue last year and ended up putting in a Dutchman boom brake instead. It is more complicated and more expensive, but here are the reasons: 1. I race periodically short or single-handed and jibing in high winds is challenging in those conditions. With the boom brake set, I can safely jibe without ever touching the mainsheet as it slows boom movement dramatically. 2. When cruising or racing in seas, wing on wing or shifty winds, I can clamp the brake so it prevents accidental jibes. 3. I never have to leave the cockpit to set a preventer.
Negatives: 1. Expensive 2. Takes some practice to get it set right so it works as expected. S/V Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT > On Oct 31, 2020, at 7:00 PM, Marek Dziedzic <dziedzi...@hotmail.com> wrote:
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