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 <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, October 31, 2020 2:05 AM
To: Stus-List <[email protected]>
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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