Took some measurements and photos today of my setup.
The furthest forward toward vertical I can rake the mast is to get the front stay adjuster into the 8th of 10 holes. This is with the Sta/Masters slackened to the 10 mark (any further and I'd be using less than the full threads on the adjustment nut). I tensioned the rig by adjusting to 8.5 then measured the rake using the forward trapeze line.
Started at top centerline of hull in line with bridle tang.
Took this reference back to where I could touch top centerline of hull near transom. That turned out to be almost exactly 3 inches forward of the transom or about 2 inches aft of the edge of the inspection hatch ring.
Does this sound reasonable? There is no way I can go any further toward vertical unless my side stays are made longer and I shorten the forestay.
I'l attach photos in subsequent posts.
John, Blade 720 (still in drydock but closer to launch) <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />