Got out on the water for the first time today. Well, boat floats--unfortunately no wind. The lake was a mirror. But I am getting the rigging figured and did manage to get the halyardless main up.

I've got a few more questions:
1. What is the grommet in the center of the tramp for?
2. What is the line around the mast above the boom that attaches via blocks to the top of the boom? (I'm not talking about the mast rotation control.)
3. I need photos of the AHPC mid-pole snuffer/spin set up.
4. I need a better understanding of how to fasten the jib halyard.

Greg Goodall emailed me regarding some of the other issues, so FYI:

Cat rigged forestay
"The cat rig forestay is like te sloop one without the halyard. Nearly all the cat sailors use only the single forestay attached to the standard bridle"

Spreader rake starting point
"Start the spreader rake at 2 inches"

Mast step pin
"The mast step hinge pin stays in place when sailing.

Torquing cross beams
"Very firm using an 8 inch spanner. Make sure there is plenty of grease on the bolts when they are done up. The inserts in the hull are stainless steel and the bolts may seize if there is no lubricant."