I have read from Rick's post that raking the mast aft as far as possible helps load up the rudders and generate better windward lift. What is the part number of the 10 hole forestay bridle connector? Do you know if the phillips screws holding the "chainplates" have any backing to them? I'd hate to unscrew the chainplate and have the backing plate fall into the void, but I would need to get the chainplates further down to get more mast rake.

In a related question, what size inspection port now comes on the newer Waves? I have an old wave that has no port. Standing the hulls on end to drain them is no fun.

Dan