Ed- You're correct about the jib halyard block on the 12. That was a long time and many boats ago, but I believe that I used a regular hounds fitting, which had tangs for the shrouds and also for the forestay. If yours doesn't have this, you could pop rivet or screw a halyard strap like the one that holds the halyard block, or a really clean way is to make a slot in the front of the mast and run the forestay thru it and hang it on the bolt, like the M-15's are. Very light, clean, and as far as I know the 15 has never had a failure. Next best thing to t-balls, like we use on the Sage, and a lot cheaper. jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "edward steenstra" <annamariaslim@yahoo.com> To: <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2011 4:14 PM Subject: M_Boats: M12 forestay attachment After 25 years I finally have another M12, my memory of how to rig the mast is a bit foggy, the forestay and shrouds came in a box tangled up like spaghetti. I know the shrouds attach via a bolt thru the mast, but am unsure where the forestay attaches to the mast. The block I'm assuming is for the jib halyard, but haven't a clue on the forestay upper attachment. There are VERY few pics of a rigged M12 on the net. Pics/diagrams anybody? Thanks! ED _______________________________________________ http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/montgomery_boats When posting, remember that there is no privacy on the Internet!