Thanks Jennifer and Bill.

All the info helps! Even though the link doesn't work, I downloaded the photos on that page about a month ago. They just don't show everything.

As I go along, I keep coming up with more questions, so please chime in anyone who has answers...

How is the righting line rigged?

I've got a small grommet in the center of the tramp--what is it for?

I'm fairly heavy for the Taipan (180-185lbs), so about how much prebend and diamond tension should I start out with, assuming light to med air?

I noticed that the jib halyard is integral with the forestay--do I need a different forestay for sailing cat rigged? Or, do cat rigged sailors use a pair a forestays, like A-cats?

How about mast rake? I read on Rob's website to keep the stick only raked about 5 degrees. Does this sound right? What is the best way to measure rake (trap line?)? Does the rake need to be adjusted when switching from sloop to cat rigged?

Thanks in advance for any input or photos!