Wouter,

Your downhaul setup is actually almost exactly what we have for both jib and downhaul on the tiger. The only difference is that we don't have the block on the front beam - from the shroud, the lines go straight under the tramp.

Keeping the lines separate is not an issue. Both jib sheet and downhaul are suspended a little bit above the deck, but arrive at the shrouds at different angles. This makes grabbing either of them easy. Under the tramp, the two lines are anchored back to different points, which reduces the opportunity for interference. We're very pleased with the results.

Paul