Thanks for the answers,

sorry if it sounded like a joke, but as it was used on a 28 foot sailboat, it sounded serious to me and as I'm a newbie at cat sailing, I found the idea great.

Ok, the production issue with the rake might be funny , but I could replace the rake either with a wood boom or come up with some plastic tube. It would be at least possible on the Sol Cat I got, as the jib's foot can pass in front of the mast. I was just wondering if it would work in the
real world.

I already bought (no, not a rake) 6 feet of round wood rod and the eye bolt and will give it a try next weekend.

Will keep you informed (if I survive that thing)

Michael