The question is whether to mount the halyard conventionally with a block attached to a hound or to rig a setup similar to the line bale rig in the photos in the site below. Does this really spread the load and help the unstayed portion of the mast hold up? I also have concerns about the furler getting things twisted up.
Any ideas/opinions are most welcome!
Thanks

http://www.acay.com.au/~bundy/layout.html
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JGrady P-19 #1115 w/Hooter Galveston