Boom Brakes

Eliminate Accidental Jibes!

Even in moderate winds on smaller boats, the force of the boom when jibing can be deadly, let alone potentially damaging to the rig. Although inexperienced crew or guests are especially at risk, knowledgeable sailors have also been killed or injured in jibing accidents. If you want to sail downwind without worrying or having to set up a preventer, the Dutchman Boom Brake is for you.
The Boom Brake uses the same principle as a line wrapped around a winch to control side-to-side boom movements. Under tension, the boom brake works like a preventer. Ease the tension, and the boom swings at a slow, controlled rate. With the tension off, there is no effect on the boom's movement, and tacking upwind is not affected. No more near misses or worse, because the boom never has a chance to speed up to dangerous velocities.

The boom brake uses a line (not included) run from the chainplates to the brake. You regulate the boom speed by adjusting the tension on the line.
Models BB 250, BB 500 and BB 750 are used in these applications:
 

• Rigid vangs
• Soft vangs with 2 attachment points (bails) on the boom
• No vang

Models BB 250B, BB 500B and BB 750B have an additional shackle at the bottom of the Brake. The Brake is attached to the vang bail on the boom. The vang is shackled to the bottom of the brake.

• Used with "soft" (block and tackle) vangs
   

Typical Boat Size

 20-30 Ft

Max Mainsail Area

 250 SF

Safe Working Load

 1,600 Lbs

These specifications are for conventional, moderate displacement monohulls, and they provide a rough indication of which Boom Brake to use. Heavy displacement or offshore-intended sailboats should move up to the next larger Brake if near the maximum sail area.

The Safe Working Loads are for the respective Brake and any mounting hardware used to secure the Brake or to run the line aft to the cockpit. Any parts you use should follow these SWL recommendations.

Boom Brakes

Eliminate Accidental Jibes!

Even in moderate winds on smaller boats, the force of the boom when jibing can be deadly, let alone potentially damaging to the rig.
Although inexperienced crew or guests are especially at risk, knowledgeable sailors have also been killed or injured in jibing accidents.
If you want to sail downwind without worrying or having to set up a preventer, the Dutchman Boom Brake is for you.
The Boom Brake uses the same principle as a line wrapped around a winch to control side-to-side boom movements.
Under tension, the boom brake works like a preventer. Ease the tension, and the boom swings at a slow, controlled rate.
With the tension off, there is no effect on the boom's movement, and tacking upwind is not affected.
No more near misses or worse, because the boom never has a chance to speed up to dangerous velocities.

The boom brake uses a line (not included) run from the chainplates to the brake.
You regulate the boom speed by adjusting the tension on the line.

Models BB 250, BB 500 and BB 750 are used in these applications:
 

• Rigid vangs
• Soft vangs with 2 attachment points (bails) on the boom
• No vang

Models BB 250B, BB 500B and BB 750B have an additional shackle at the bottom of the Brake. The Brake is attached to the vang bail on the boom.

The vang is shackled to the bottom of the brake.

• Used with "soft" (block and tackle) vangs
   

Typical Boat Size

 20-30 Ft

Max Mainsail Area

 250 SF

Safe Working Load

 1,600 Lbs

These specifications are for conventional, moderate displacement monohulls, and they provide a rough indication of which Boom Brake to use.

Heavy displacement or offshore-intended sailboats should move up to the next larger Brake if near the maximum sail area.

The Safe Working Loads are for the respective Brake and any mounting hardware used to secure the Brake or to run the line aft to the cockpit.

Any parts you use should follow these SWL recommendations.

"Boomkicker" Boom Supports

More then ever before, Boomkickers are the simple, affordable solution to supporting the boom and eliminating the hang-ups, adjustments and chafe of a topping lift. In light air, lifting the boom opens the leech for a faster sail shape and more speed. Boat performance is improved with less weight and windage aloft. Reefing is safer and easier with better boom control. No topping lift is required when using the Boomkicker.

Combined with a block and tackle vang, the Boomkicker does everything a mechanical vang or rigid vang can do with less cost and less weight. Easy installation independent of the vang. No need to replace existing hardware. Patented flexing spring provides fast response and a near-constant force for higher vang efficiency. The simple design eliminates sliding parts and friction. The lightweight, low-profile design is good for performance and looks. Racing or cruising, expert or novice, the Boomkicker is the simple solution.
 

• Boomkickers have proven durable and reliable with thousands sold
• Mast fitting slides in the luff groove to eliminate drilling in the
  mast
• Non-corroding and silent - Little features with big paybacks
• Self tending for hands-off operation. Install it - Forget it!
• Guaranteed to make your sailing more enjoyable
• Fittings, fasteners, drill and tap are included for a complete package

Suggested Boat Size

 16-20 Ft

Initial Pin to Pin

 36"

Minimum Pin to Pin

 26"

Maximum Force¹

 150 Lbs

Stroke Initial²

 11"

Stroke Min³

 6"

1. At maximum pin-to-pin length

2. Maximum Stroke at initial pin-to-pin length

3. Maximum Stroke at minimum pin-to-pin length

Boom Brakes

Eliminate Accidental Jibes!

Even in moderate winds on smaller boats, the force of the boom when jibing can be deadly, let alone potentially damaging to the rig.
Although inexperienced crew or guests are especially at risk, knowledgeable sailors have also been killed or injured in jibing accidents.
If you want to sail downwind without worrying or having to set up a preventer, the Dutchman Boom Brake is for you.
The Boom Brake uses the same principle as a line wrapped around a winch to control side-to-side boom movements.
Under tension, the boom brake works like a preventer. Ease the tension, and the boom swings at a slow, controlled rate.
With the tension off, there is no effect on the boom's movement, and tacking upwind is not affected.
No more near misses or worse, because the boom never has a chance to speed up to dangerous velocities.

The boom brake uses a line (not included) run from the chainplates to the brake.
You regulate the boom speed by adjusting the tension on the line.

Models BB 250, BB 500 and BB 750 are used in these applications:
 

• Rigid vangs
• Soft vangs with 2 attachment points (bails) on the boom
• No vang

Models BB 250B, BB 500B and BB 750B have an additional shackle at the bottom of the Brake. The Brake is attached to the vang bail on the boom.

The vang is shackled to the bottom of the brake.

• Used with "soft" (block and tackle) vangs
   

Typical Boat Size

 28-45 Ft

Max Mainsail Area

 500 SF

Safe Working Load

 2,700 Lbs

These specifications are for conventional, moderate displacement monohulls, and they provide a rough indication of which Boom Brake to use.

Heavy displacement or offshore-intended sailboats should move up to the next larger Brake if near the maximum sail area.

The Safe Working Loads are for the respective Brake and any mounting hardware used to secure the Brake or to run the line aft to the cockpit.

Any parts you use should follow these SWL recommendations.

Boom Brakes

Eliminate Accidental Jibes!

Even in moderate winds on smaller boats, the force of the boom when jibing can be deadly, let alone potentially damaging to the rig.
Although inexperienced crew or guests are especially at risk, knowledgeable sailors have also been killed or injured in jibing accidents.
If you want to sail downwind without worrying or having to set up a preventer, the Dutchman Boom Brake is for you.
The Boom Brake uses the same principle as a line wrapped around a winch to control side-to-side boom movements.
Under tension, the boom brake works like a preventer. Ease the tension, and the boom swings at a slow, controlled rate.
With the tension off, there is no effect on the boom's movement, and tacking upwind is not affected.
No more near misses or worse, because the boom never has a chance to speed up to dangerous velocities.

The boom brake uses a line (not included) run from the chainplates to the brake.
You regulate the boom speed by adjusting the tension on the line.

Models BB 250, BB 500 and BB 750 are used in these applications:
 

• Rigid vangs
• Soft vangs with 2 attachment points (bails) on the boom
• No vang

Models BB 250B, BB 500B and BB 750B have an additional shackle at the bottom of the Brake. The Brake is attached to the vang bail on the boom.

The vang is shackled to the bottom of the brake.

• Used with "soft" (block and tackle) vangs
   

Typical Boat Size

 42-65 Ft

Max Mainsail Area

 750 SF

Safe Working Load

 4,100 Lbs

These specifications are for conventional, moderate displacement monohulls, and they provide a rough indication of which Boom Brake to use.

Heavy displacement or offshore-intended sailboats should move up to the next larger Brake if near the maximum sail area.

The Safe Working Loads are for the respective Brake and any mounting hardware used to secure the Brake or to run the line aft to the cockpit.

Any parts you use should follow these SWL recommendations.

Boom Brakes

Eliminate Accidental Jibes!

Even in moderate winds on smaller boats, the force of the boom when jibing can be deadly, let alone potentially damaging to the rig.
Although inexperienced crew or guests are especially at risk, knowledgeable sailors have also been killed or injured in jibing accidents.
If you want to sail downwind without worrying or having to set up a preventer, the Dutchman Boom Brake is for you.
The Boom Brake uses the same principle as a line wrapped around a winch to control side-to-side boom movements.
Under tension, the boom brake works like a preventer. Ease the tension, and the boom swings at a slow, controlled rate.
With the tension off, there is no effect on the boom's movement, and tacking upwind is not affected.
No more near misses or worse, because the boom never has a chance to speed up to dangerous velocities.

The boom brake uses a line (not included) run from the chainplates to the brake.
You regulate the boom speed by adjusting the tension on the line.

Models BB 250, BB 500 and BB 750 are used in these applications:
 

• Rigid vangs
• Soft vangs with 2 attachment points (bails) on the boom
• No vang

Models BB 250B, BB 500B and BB 750B have an additional shackle at the bottom of the Brake. The Brake is attached to the vang bail on the boom.

The vang is shackled to the bottom of the brake.

• Used with "soft" (block and tackle) vangs
   

Typical Boat Size

 42-65 Ft

Max Mainsail Area

 750 SF

Safe Working Load

 4,100 Lbs

These specifications are for conventional, moderate displacement monohulls, and they provide a rough indication of which Boom Brake to use.

Heavy displacement or offshore-intended sailboats should move up to the next larger Brake if near the maximum sail area.

The Safe Working Loads are for the respective Brake and any mounting hardware used to secure the Brake or to run the line aft to the cockpit.

Any parts you use should follow these SWL recommendations.