John,

No apology necessary at all. Believe me, age HAS been a significant factor for me in this kind of work. Especially in having the patience to follow the best procedures - taking no shortcuts and making no comprimises.

I too love the look of the spinnakers - a lot. Though I have my newbie hands quite full at present... Maybe in a year or so. I like a Hooter setup more in terms of simplicity and would probably elect for that over a true spinnaker. But, I do not know if this exists for the H16.

Dave