Jeff,



The dimensions given to me by Jim Boyer are (from the bottom of the mast): 7400mm to the gate (bail) and 7700 to the block. We have the 17m^2 chute from Goodall, and these locations appear to work well. We haven't had a chance to sail with the chute yet, but have rigged it in the driveway to confirm the gate location, pole height, etc. I'm planning to start w/ the spin sheet led forward of the shrouds. From what I saw 'driveway sailing,' this may work better. My spin pole is about 4" longer than the stock T4.9 pole - this may be part of the reason that 'forward of the shrouds' looks better to me.



Jim had us lead the cunningham and rotation lines through the front crossbar (tie the free ends together) - make sure you go through the nylon loop (at the end of the crossbar) also, or they will get caught under the aft edge of the front crossbar. My wife likes this arrangement because it's neat and tidy. If I singlehand, I will probably just run them to the stays and tie them off - so I don't have to go forward to get to the lines.



Hope that helps.



Kenn Newbury

Salem, VA

T4.9 #226