We tuned the rig (nice and taught) and trial placed the Dutchman Boom Brake. Paul and I talked about how to rig the brake and agreed to keep it as simple as possible. I went to the Island Packet Owners website and found that the IP 485 "Sea Cloud" had successfully installed exactly the same brake in consultation with the inventor of the brake. The lesson here: the yacht owners groups are INVALUABLE in getting information on dealing with issues on your own boat. The IP Owners site has come to the rescue many times because - let's face it - our colleagues out there have probably faced the same problem you might be facing before at some point.
So here is the set up described by the owners of "Sea Cloud" which we will adopt for Terratima:
So here is the set up described by the owners of "Sea Cloud" which we will adopt for Terratima:
The Dutchman Boom Brake in the Same Position Aft The Vang.
We Have the Identical Brake Placed in the Same Location.
Fixed End of the Brake Line Tied to a Large Bow Shackle Mounted
at the Checkstay Chainplate Replacing the Standard
Clevis Pin Holding the Checkstay Turnbuckle
On the Starboard Side Chainplate, "Sea Cloud" Has the
Same Large Bow Shackle Replacing the Clevis Pin,
But a Turning Block is Placed Here
View of the Adjusting End of the Brake Line
Running From the Turning Block
to the Small Winch on the Starboard Combing
Make sure these shackles are of at least the same working load of the shroud clevis pins removed. Compare the working loads. As for the boom break, that is a fantastic piece of equipment. Looks good.
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Absolutely. I am working with a good rigger. I'll take a full set of photographs of the finished installation and post.
DeleteExcellent! We're looking to install a boom brake as well. Thank you.
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