I just updated the web site with the last changes I made to my rigging. I now consider this a perfect rig. I lower the booms in calm water on the way out, but keep the birds in their shoes until I need them. I launch and retrieve them single handed and the launch takes about 30 seconds per side. Everything works very well and is a finished project except for a more professional shock absorber / noise damper. You can find the description and photos at: http://www.boatexec.com/Jenny.htm David A Schramm M/V Jenny Current <http://www.winlink.org/dotnet/maps/PositionReportsDetail.aspx?callsign=KI6C EL> Location (blue pin) Jenny Journey Log <http://groups.google.com/group/jennyjourney>