Thanks everyone, thought it appropriate to provide a follow up report. The process Edchris177 describes above is exactly what my repair guy did. Exact...

Thanks Guys, The image 2540 shows where the chainplate is attached inside the hull. That is a great album Edghris177, thanks for going to the effort. ...

I wasn't going to offer the funny background story, thinking it would distract from technical input, but here it goes. About 3:00 AM Friday, I'm awake...

Thanks All, this got me thinking further. Jib cleats - (are at full up adjustment currently, pretty sure it's 5/16 line) I can whip the sheet down, an...