I would definately want a boom brake with
end boom sheeting--in fact I'd want one anyway.

"Capt.Mooron" wrote

"DSK" wrote in message

Oh yes, it *is* a safety feature if you assume that the sailor in
question will always be too clumsy to keep clear of the mainsheet and too
stupid to learn to handle it properly.

I'll refer you to the "Boom Gallows".....

CM