New wire - now top batten hitting backstay

[Brion Toss]

Hello,
I agree with Brian, that more rake should lead to more room for the mains'l batten, not less. It could be that the jibstay is the wrong length, or that the mast is inverted (bend), or that the batten is stiffer, or that the hoist is longer than before, or some combination of these things, or something else entirely. I'll be visiting the boat tomorrow (Thursday), if it is in its slip, and will report back.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss

[gary cook]

Sorry, Brion, but she won't be in the slip. We said to heck with it and have gone sailing. We haven't had much wind, but the sail comes across well enough. Presently we're in West Sound, Orcas Island and we'll be out another week. Thanks for thinking of us.

[durroid64]

Its good to hear that you are safe and the things are going on pleasant.
Make the journey safe.
Good Luck...