Super 8 Descender Boom Brake

Here we are sailing downwind wing on wing from Green Turtle in the Abacos to Great Sail in 20 knot winds. I am off watch, I just came below to remind everyone how easy and how great this $39.00 super eight descender boom brake really is. This has been one of the best items I have added to our rigging. This simply works great. It locks the boom at any point of sail, and the boom will not move. It will also keep the boom fixed while motoring. If you do not have a boom brake, then this is the answer.

See this photo essay here for more details.
www.ipyoa.com/photos?view=album&aid=428



Hayden, sailing to Great Sale Cay

Steve:
Yes, climbing gear, that is the link, great job.

Bob:
I use 1/2" line and on our IP35 the lengths are as follows:

1. From center boom to stanchion base just forward of the mast is 12 feet on each side, so that is 24 feet
2. From my port side turning block aft to the staysail winch is 14 feet

Total on our IP 35 is 36 feet needed, I would buy 40 feet of 1/2" line.

NOTE:
This is the album description details I wrote....it has all the information:
Here is our new boom brake set up using a super 8 stainless steel descender. These can be found for $40 at www.USrigging.com. S/V Andromeda, IP44-35, first found idea and added it to their boat.. Costs $40 descender, 40-50 feet 1/2

Photo album here again:
www.ipyoa.com/photos?view=album&aid=428

Hayden

Here are a few more photos of this set up while sailing wing on wing home from the Bahamas.

Mike.
I am sure 50 feet will cover you as I really only need about 36 feet but said 40. The 38 is similar in these lengths, but to make sure, just take 55 feet of 1/2".

Hayden