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I acquired my Servobrake from Joe Merichino in 2003.
My Servobrake is 131 mm. long, 137 mm. wide, 58 mm. high, and weighs 440 g. It is cast from aluminum alloy and painted.
The front has "SERVOBRAKE" and "©" in raised letters
The
Servobrake is not an SRT device at all: it is a yachting device;
specifically, a boombrake. The side photo shows its use. Note
that the Servobrake is a bidirectional friction device. I included
it to illustrate that when one wants the rope to run in a particular
path, one can usually shape some metal to accomplish that goal.
Besides, I just think this is cool, and it would be possible to
rappel on it (but don't!).
You can get more information from the Hotwire site where I borrowed the picture and figure. They advertise the following:
The Servobrake is a cleverly designed, durable marine grade aluminum device that performs the function of a boombrake as well as a gybing regulator controlling both vertical & horizontal movements of the boom. It eliminates the need for a boom vang and a crew member constantly occupied with the mainsail.
I don't speak yachting, but I assume this means something to
those who do.
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