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Check Line Tension
Set the boom height to the lowest normal sailing position and snug up the
vang. Locate the boom on the centerline. Temporarily run a line through a
block or a shackle temporarily secured to the boom attachment point. Tie or
tape the block or shackle to the boom if needed. Then run the line down to the
potential deck attachment points. Snug up the line and secure it with tape to
the deck if needed.
Now swing the boom out, and observe the tension on the line. The line tension
should not change significantly as the boom swings through it's arc. If the
tension does not change more than 1 to 2 inches, you will be able to jibe
without touching the main sheet, as the tension on the line will be constant. As
a rough guide, the tension should not change more than 4" for the 250 series,
6" for the 500 series, and 9" for the 750 series. The line should become
tighter as the boom moves towards the centerline.
In general, by moving the boom attachment point back or the deck attachment
point outboards, you will make the line tighter as it approaches the centerline.
It may take a few try's to find the best combination.
You may find that, if you have any kind of a cabinhouse, the Brake
will rub against it or the handrails at some point. This is often unavoidable.
Bear in mind that the Brake slides along the line and the line itself does not
move significantly. The line will not cause significant chafe, depending on the
angle and contact material. Install stainless steel or bronze chafe strips along
the contact area if needed, particularly if the line is rubbing against a teak
handrail. Once you have determined the best mounting locations for the boom
and deck attachment points, move on to the next section.
Mounting Tips, Deck Attachment
It is essential to follow the load recommendations given in the specifications
section. You must ascertain the safe working load of any piece of
hardware that you install or use. The failure of any part connecting or
tensioning the brake line could have dire consequences.
If you will be tensioning the brake by a line running to the cockpit from the
mast, both ends of the brake line will be secured at the deck attachment point.
You will not need to mount a turning block.
Chainplates We like using the chainplates, since it's one attachment point you
can be pretty sure of, and it's exactly where the line should run to on most boats. Never attach the brake line to anything
higher than the lower toggle, and never attach anything so that it can pull apart a toggle or turnbuckle. File or sand off
any sharp edges where the line will touch. We normally secure one end of the line to the chainplate by wrapping it
around the chainplate or lowest toggle at least 3 times. One pass must go though the lower toggle, to keep the line from
sliding up on the toggle or turnbuckle. Tie off the line using a splice or, temporarily, a bowline.
If you use the chainplates, you must test the chainplate for movement under load after mounting the brake. Chainplates
which are thin strips of metal will bend and fatigue from any side load.
Temporarily run line
Swing boom out, check line tension
Line attached to toggle
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