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AADIVER
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Initially Posted - 01/04/2007 :  00:29:11  Show Profile  Visit AADIVER's Homepage
Any knowledge of or experience with a jibe control product called the Dutchman Boom Brake?
Frank Farmer
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Response Posted - 01/07/2007 :  11:42:03  Show Profile
Frank -

I've used it on other boats. It's pretty good at what it does - to control the boom during a jibe. But it will not really stop one from happening like when you're at 170 degrees true and a puff gets you. The best thing is a preventer (and to be very carefull when sailing very deep).
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