[quote=ADixon]Rob,
Barberhauler pulls jib clew down, loading the leach and making jib shape more round. You should use it downwind. You may try a bit of it upwind looking for MORE power. In double trapping conditions you always go close hauled or close reaching unless true wind is behind you. It happens because with cat's speed the apparent wind moves forward a lot. Wind is very gusty and shifts are often huge in my area, so I go for maximum speed, which helps me to diminish the effect of those shifts. The boat feels stable going fast. If I close the slot, I lose speed and stability. It is recommended to open the leach in high wind and "spill" the wind. I did not feel much difference on my boat, so I don't do it. I just sheet the jib almost all the way in and aim for speed. In your case I believe you should get substantial depowering controlling your mast rotation. Then combined effect of tight main sheet and downhaul should bend your mast and make the main flat.
What kind of spreaders do you have? You mean they are not adjustable?
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