Here's a relatively in depth discussion on adding shroud anchor plates at the front and rear beams
http://www.hobiecat.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=8060&highlight=anchorMore/older posts are available on the Hobie site via the search function.
Quote: "Most men learn from their own mistakes, I on the other hand prefer to learn from OTHER mens mistakes." Bismark. ( I think it is also cheaper)
Quote "the best lessons learned are expensive, painful and humiliating" Jason's Dad <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />