I originally learned to sail at Pax-River navel air station
when i was 15. That was back in 1967,(ouch i'm getting Old)!

The Mono-hull was about 35 to 40ft long and Yawl-rigged
with the mizzen-staysail Behind the Helm.
The Main had off-set positions, set with the side stays
so that the Mast could be tilted toward the windward side
of the boat,thus catching more air in the sails as
she heeled over.

Fast Forward to present :

My friend use to race Hobie 18 and told me how to
right my 21 with ease.

Place a mast bob so it doesn't go turtle.
Place off-set's on the side-stays so the mast-Bob
can be pulled OVER the hull in the water, or the
Mast Bob is now touching a projected line of where
beam of the cat would be if floating correct and upright.
((the Mast would be tilted))

The cat will go correct with little weight extended !

So -- guess what i'm doing to the side-stays on my
Hobie 21SE ? Mostly because i wouldn't be able to right
this cat by myself if/when i flip her.

Bille

I will address the "Jib Furler" later !