My friend, i was only relaying my experiences and "MO"
I too know why it is called a "BOOM" in the worst way.

Heck, i was on my second sail on my new Mystere 5.5 (last month) and my crew (who was once sponsored by Mystere and was showing me the "ropes") almost went to the hospital when he was "kissed" by the boom when we were beaching in 28knots (confirmed with handheld meter).

When i said i "lost" my quick-pin at the worst time... i didn't mean it poped out and couldn'd find it... i meant it poped out and my crew was battlin' to get it back in the plate before my boat smashed into the sea wall the current/wind was pushing us into. He finally was able to at the last second.... but it was close. It ALWAYS is something... and it ALWAYS is at the worst time... but that is 1/2 the adventure.... i guess!

I have little or no problems unscrewing my shackle on the beach to lower my boom when i want...

But by all means, do what works for you... this is just my method....

PS we have a few h16's with 90lbs skippers that keep us honest too!!!! Damn them!