excellent information, thank you. The plan on Friday is to do just what you described, in addition I will be re-tuning the rig with a Loos gauge to factory specs and trying to take the major bend out of the mast. I believe that will also help the situation.

On other fronts, the adventure continues. One of the selling features of this boat is that the PO had a custom frame and winter cover made. This is also supposed to simplify my life according to the Admiral, no more shrink wrapping. I called the cover company yesterday to arrange delivery..........not so much. They are holding the frame and cover hostage until the PO pays his bill.