Diagrams showing the different setups would be nice. Especially routing of the halyard/retrieval line and any bungee systems to clean up the tramp.

We have the outhaul on the beam, and is very satisfied with that. Allows us to sneak the tack out a little bit earlier and concentrate fully on hoisting the spi.
Agree fully with Jake on the triangle/distance race bit. It's a very handy 'weapon' <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />