Sorry dont know many boats that have "brakes"... But if you wish I guess you can take a sea anchor with you..

Is the T4.9 better than a H16? Well probably not if your into sailing slowly.. Definately not if your into sailing in a break hoping to turtle.. Or if your looking to hit something with the rudders (is this your normal sailing priority? Ohh look something to hit *crunch*)... Then go destroy a H16 (someone needs to do that on a regular basis)

I dont own a T4.9 however.. (because I cant build a foam T4.9 legally) But its been proven faster than almost any other 16 footer for a decade.. Sailed well doesnt have a bad record in terms of breakages.. Is enjoyable..Its light and thus easy on the back to move.. Has competative racing (at least in Au takes those in the north a decade to learn what we have known here for a long time)..

Enjoy yourself troll..