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jking
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Initially Posted - 03/20/2006 :  16:14:05  Show Profile
Last December, I ordered a 250 WB. It is finally ALMOST ready, and I anticipate delivery in early April.

I have purchased a Dutchman Boom Brake, and am curious as to how to run the control line to the coaming, with the suggested 4:1 purchase, without having blocks damaging the gelcoat along the top of the coaming.

Has anyone used a Boom Brake on their 250?

John King
250 WB # 888
Tentatively named Mad Mom
John
250 WB #887
'Flying Wasp' , formerly 'MAD MOM'
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River Harley
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Response Posted - 03/20/2006 :  17:50:40  Show Profile
I don't even know what one is.....I would have guessed something that the army has developed to be used against IEDs in Iraq.

River
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jking
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Response Posted - 03/20/2006 :  19:51:48  Show Profile
Boom Brake is essentially an adjustable preventer, to minimize the risk of an uncontrolled boom swing during a jibe.

Here is a link:

http://www.mvbinfo.com/dp_02_BB.html
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Jim Mc
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Response Posted - 03/20/2006 :  20:45:31  Show Profile
We added a brake to our boat last year after two rough gybes in shifting winds. I mounted the brake to the vang attach point on the boom.The vang then attaches to the brake. Following the guidelines on page 13 of the Dutchman catalog I attached one high load block to the port chain plate with 1/4 line. The control line dead ends at the starboard chainplate, goes around the brake, down to the port block and then through a spare rope clutch on the port cabin top. We use the winch to tweak the line for the correct tension then lock it off with the clutch. There is also an adjusting knob on the brake for fine tuning. This device is a great safety feature and well worth the cost.
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zeil
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Response Posted - 03/20/2006 :  21:25:25  Show Profile
Jim Could you take a few pictures and do a "show and tell"
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Jim Mc
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Response Posted - 03/21/2006 :  11:12:16  Show Profile
I removed the brake and rigging for winter storage. We won't have it back on until the 1st of May. Will be happy to send you some photos then.

Jim
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