by ChrisB » Fri Feb 10, 2012 8:31 am
KC,
I removed the jib halyard block from the mast and replaced it with a dual, side-by-side block so I have dedicated halyards for the jib and the UPS. I have a block at the stemhead with a "tackline" that runs from the tack of the sail, thru the block, and back to a cleat. This allows me to launch the UPS right out of the bag (clipped to the mast). Pull the tack forward, pull the halyard, then trim the sheet. The UPS sheet blocks are mounted on the flat coaming of my DS II, about 18 inches aft of the mainsheet. From the blocks, the sheets lead across the cockpit to clamcleats. This allows me to trim the UPS from the windward side of the boat in my normal steering position.
As for balance, I have no complaints. Keep the CB all the way down from close reach to beam reach and the balance is fine. On a broad reach, pull the CB almost all the way up. I do find that you have to pay closer attention to mainsail trim as the UPS slots the main well and slight adjustment to the UPS sheet means bigger adjustment to mainsheet.
Chris B.