[seawolf]

Brion,
That is well put and I must admit that I did not think of some of the things that you mentioned.
I didn't expect anything less from a rigger of your reputation and experience.
Counting all the things that I would like to accomplish in re-rigging the boat, in addition to the spreader project as with installing a windex and some mast steps close to the masthead, It would be prudent to pull the stick. As you say, anything can be done, but I am not as you would say, in far offistan with no other options. Thanks for your advise. You probably saved me from greif that this novice didn't think of.
Cheryl and I are hoping to make a four day weekend to PT the first week of August.
I hope to drop by and say hello.
Fair winds. Bob Kelly (Seawolf)