Running Backstay setup

[Brion Toss]

Hello,
If I understand you aright, you want a rope clutch on the starboard side, so you can reef the jib, but there is no space for a clutch. First, on a boat that size, a cam cleat should be plenty to belay the furling line. Second, do you really need a winch to reef that jib? Optimal lead blocks, intermediate blocks, ratchet block aft, rig tune, etc. should make for minimal furling effort.Third, you don't actually need secondary winches; the weather primary is free of sheet.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss

[FecklessDolphin]

You're right -- I should not need to winch the jib to reef it and should not plan on that option. And maybe I can try a first few passages without running backs or secondary winches. Thanks for your thoughts. I'll go back to reading your book.