If the tack is close to the headstay, it seems the guy would rub on the
shrouds. Do you lead it inside with the tacker on? This would make gybing a
pain.

I think the idea behind the tacker or spin-guy is for long hours on a broad
reach. To gybe, I think you'd have to spill completely to get it around. It
would be a nice run down the sound at certain times of the season, for
instance. I really haven't played with the setup at all. Last night we were
just trying to fill the bloody thing. My friend on board is a J24 racer and she
was having a rough time figuring out the best mainsail trim, but ultimately the
wind wasn't there to do much.
Instructions for the gybe on this type of setup can be seen here..
http://members.aol.com/wkndrbag/Form...structions.htm

RB

Well, you have lots of experience with that. And, apparently,
Susie does also.


Actually, Susie has a pole that she occasionally ties on when there's
not enough wind.

BB

Wind? Hmmm