Regarding location of sail slugs on jackline:
I submiited a modification (drawings) to the Mac Mods page in Sept. 2003.
It is in two parts in the Rigging Category.

Bill MacKenzie

I discovered the best way to sand the boat bottom is to wet sand it. There
is no need for masks, etc. I use the screen type sanding sheets which are
designed for sanding drywall. See my article on bottom painting in Featured Articles on this web site.

Bill M.

By all means, apply barrier coats as well as anti fouling coats.
You can read my article on this subject in "Featured Articles" on this web
site - left side of the Home Page.

Bill M.

In answer to Duane Dunns 12/08 message: the Sail Caddy (Cradle) I
made is folded against the boom as the sail ties are applied and the sail cover goes over the whole works. I expect to have photos of this to send later.

Bill M.

Gerry
Keep the gears and levers well lubricated with a good quality grease.

Bill M.

I designed and built my own. Look at pictures on Sail Caddy web site, then look at my Mod on the Mod Page ( MacGregor) under Category Sailing - Sail Cradle (Caddy). Mine has worked OK for two years. I have subsequently modified Part B pieces by re-inforcing the lower end by laminating another layer ...