So far these
idiots haven't induced bend in their booms but once they figure
it out they will and they will go faster and have more tuning options.

Inducing a bend in the boom may create a usable set, but the ability to return
it to its straight condition is usually sought.
You don't own a boat that can race. Your story regarding the boom is
impressive. A less clever individual would have suspected that the original
boom was poor and replaced it outright with a better one.
Some sailor you're turning out to be! I suspect you cranked the vang and SNAP
and that this happened at the mooring.

RB