Thanks for the links. The pictures are helpful..............
The set up I am considering is more for heavy weather. Definitely not a screecher arrangement........etc.
There is a permanent stay sail stay (Dux) that pivots aft to stow and free up the fore triangle (sloop rig). Ideally the stay sail would remain hanked and bagged on deck, ready to go. The bottom of the stay reeves thru a block and terminates with an eye. The sail tacks to the eye and the halyard provides tension for both the luff and the stay......
Thats really the question. Is there enough tension in this type of set up to achieve a good set to the sail??. If there is any stretch in the halyard, both luff tension AND stay tension suffer. Would a small halyard winch be enough purchase?? Perhaps a 2:1 ratio on the halyard?? Not sure..........
As long as it is adequate from a practical sense. Dont want to make the change if this configuration is going to be a disaster in terms of windward ability in strong conditions.
Thanks again,
Cheers.............
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