Well, you have a wide range of answers. My 2 cents worth is to have your jib halyard led aft as well as a jib downhaul. The down haul makes dropping the jib easier; the jib halyard helps raise the mast. For a better description, feel free to call me between 8 in the morning and 7:30 at night West Coast Time. I cruised a M 15 in British Columbia in 1997 and put extensive gear on my boat. I sold hull # 280 in about 1998 and picked up hull # 365 last October. I have been equipping her, but not exactly the same since I also own a Flicka which I keep in the water. Enjoy you Montgomery, Bert Felton ************** New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out! (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000001)