Neal,

I've been busy trying to stay warm. We are getting hit with cold
"northern winds" again. Probably until the week-end. Then I'll do a
little day sailing

I envy you and your warm weather, when it get like this here in the NW
but not for long. If you are really sailing in those wind strengths you
should be thinking of using a clew strap. Your outhaul wasn't designed
to take that kind of tension on the boom slot.

Looking forward to your pictures

Ole Thom