I already have a forestay adjuster, but like many nova sailors, the "floppy rig in a blow" thing makes me nervous. Someone has also suggested that it might be linked to the king-post problem.
As well as stability, I think that a true raking system will allow better power management for lightweights like me, as it will allow prebend to be maintained or increased as the rig is raked (increased prebend due to relative shroud position is one of the reasons why boats rake, is it not?).
My questions are:
1) Will this be class legal?
2) Will there be any real benefit over the widely used forestay adjuster system?
Any other opinions
Peter.