Here's an update for you folks.

I re-cut my spare (non fitting) jib to sheet from the main beam and installed "vertical battens" in it to tame the deadly leech curl I got without any battens.

This allowed me to remove the wires that ran across the tramp and re-use the existing sheet blocks and clamps. It should also allow me to furl the jib properly. I also re-routed the continuous halyard tensioner to keep the halyard tight when the spin is doused.

I have yet to go sailing with the boat in this configuration but I expect to know more by the end of this weekend. I'll keep you posted.