Height is in question after reading some of the posts here about A class engineering. I am thinking it is a natural consequence of shortening the mast to more like a Taipan that the sail will dump less air because of the hounds being closer to the head. The boat, remember has a much larger foot than an A, so sail area including jib is much greater meaning that power on a reach is still all there so long as I can get the slot right, close the leach and I get a gain in a lower centre of effort because of shorter rig.
The Taipan is a one man ONE sail boat and I am using the wings to get considerably more power to weight than the two up version. As the spreaders are acutually a part of the mast I think a little shorter in the main might be the easiest solution.
Again, I have to say I am no expert. I am a back yard bunny and if what I say is silly go for it and tell me.
Your replies ARE influencing me and I will state what I have gained here and what you guys have changed.