We run a line that clips on to our vang fitting on the boom to a snatch block on the rail and then back to winch. This allows for a quick release when we gybe.
Fred Hazzard S/V Fury C&C 44 Portland, Or From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Joel Aronson Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 5:57 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List Gybe preventer The doctor who spoke at the Safety at Sea seminar said the #1 thing you can do to prevent injury is to rig a gybe preventer. My mainsheet sheets mid-boom. I know you need a rope with stretch to absorb shock. I was thinking of making a preventer as follows: Dyneema loop around the boom just aft of the mainsheet blocks. 3 strand nylon with snap shackles to attach to the loop and toe rail. Is that too simple? Should it run through a block to a cleat or clutch? -- Joel 35/3 Annapolis 301 541 8551
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