Next question;
Do I need a halyard guide on the front of the mast at the spreaders? I've had no problems sailing but occasionally on the hard, the halyard ends up behind the spreader arm. I doubt there would ever be that much slack on the water but I'm not sure.
I'm trying to adhere to the K.I.S. principle, so if it ain't absolutely necessary, I ain't puttin' it on.
You could also put a small diameter bunji from the tip of the spreader to the side-stay. That will keep the halyard from wrapping around the spreaders as well.
