hey Dave, thanks for the advice on the jib cars, pitchpoling, and mainsheet system. I understand what you mean with the cleat being attached to the spring and that makes sense, I will be replacing those cars with the style from Hobie.
Also, I do have a new Harken roller furler installed and I didnt think about reducing the power by furling in the jib in heavy winds.
While on the subject of heavy winds, is it possible to reef the mainsail? I was looking at the gooseneck, and it doesnt look like it would stay up on the mast without the sail fully raised.

thanks