Norm, Jerry said to use the forward hole for the shrouds. http://msog.org/models/m15/m15_setuprig.cfm steve Steve R. M-15 #119 Lexiington, KY ****************************************** Also, in some pictures of other M15's I've seen the shrouds attached to the forward hole (of the two) in the chain plate. I've also seen them in the stern hole. What is the preferred position of the two? Would you swap them between the two holes due to the anticipated conditions before going out for the day? Norm M15 #172