Thanks to all who posted on this subject. It looks like I have some homework to do. I will work on all of the above.
I think that it may be a great oppurtunity to upgrade to a mylar squaretop main also. I think that I may have major slot issues. I will get some pics while upwind and post them.
In fact, I think there may be some on "My Space- Wet Kitty Catamaran club." Google Wet Kitty,... it's the one with the boat.