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

I think this is for the retrieval line of your spi. The bag goes under teh trampoline and runs of a small block near the read beam. Through thsi eys the line (retrieval and halyard) moves to on top of the tramp and to the cleat.


>>>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?


Just swirl the halyard around the forestay and tie is off the the bridle intersection. THis should keep it tight and you 'll have no problem cat rigging this way.


>>>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?


I'll leave this answer to the others.

Wouter