So I am thinking 2 new stanchions per side to accomodate the double lifeline and two "gate" stanchions at the aft terminus of the lines.
Anyone know the proper angle for the Triton stanchions or do I need to get off my lazy butt and measure it myself?
Now for my really wild idea... I don't like how the mainsheet lies across the lifelines when the boom is out. Most boats are rigged this way but I am looking for an improvement. What I was thinking is that I can reduce the length that the stern pulpit wraps around the sides i.e. making it flatter and keeping the pulpit aft of the mainsheet run and put in a second set of gates just forward of the pulpit bases. Maybe I need a drawing for this (note: I added one). The concept would create a V-gap in the lifelines right where the mainsheet runs and would allow the mainsheet a straight run to the boom. This setup might also allow me to widen the mainsheet traveler base slightly for a dubious improvement in performance.

Thanks Dasein for allowing me to draw all over you :-)
Any thoughts? Am I crazy? (limit this query to the current question please)
-Britton