Don't bother with a forestay chainplate. use a length of non-stretch line, attach the two bridles end with a bowline, loop the line a couple of time between the stay and the bridles, tie a good knot, done. Instant solution, less hardware. If you have a mast up storage, tape the knot.
Agreed. Also allows you to fine tune your rig tension.
As for taping it up. ALways tape the knot up.
