Thanks for the reply, here are my answers.
Yes, it sounds like exactly the same set up that you’ve seen, there is even a bungee attached. The forestay is attached to the middle of the top adjuster, the jib to the middle of the bottom adjuster. The shrouds are tight, maybe too tight? I only get about an inch of play when the jib is raised. The shrouds are towards the bottom of the adjusters.
I did backwind the jib, and it came over with some force, but the winds were moderate at best. ( didn’t want to experiment too much in heavy airs) The hook on the mast is exactly what you are describing, it works well to keep the jib halyard out of the way.

Is it possible that my mast is just raked back too far? Should I leave the forestay where it is and raise the shrouds up a couple of holes and just use my jib halyard to pull the mast more forward? If I do go with the batten hinge set ( I’m just about frustrated enough to cut into my battens ) are they worth it? Do they work well? How do they work and still keep their shape when the wind is in the sail? Should I just go back to my 14 and forget all this?

Thanks again
Bob