Dave,

I just took my boat apart, but we just use a length of spectra between the hoop on the bridle and the hoop on the bottom of the snuffer head thru-bolt hardware. Adjust length based on desired "pre-load" and flex... I guess ours is about 2-3" long betwen hoop and hoop and we make about four passes through each hoop with line before tying off.

Have fun!

Jim Stone
Soul Surfer I-20 #509