Having solved lee helm problem I noticed VERY slack lee shroud when wind increases to 10knts. Rig was tight when first rigged or when pressure eased. My first mate, chief cook and bottle-washer took up some, but not all, of slack on each side stay while sailing. When time to derig, releasing fore-stay was very difficult.
Are stays (original 3/32) stretching or does boat shape change under load? I can imagine bottom being pushed down by mast since bottom is fairly flat.
Options I can imagine:
1. Lever lock fore stay. If you haven't seen it it is a sailing version of chain tensioners that truckers use to chain down equipment.
2. 2 or 3:1 block on jib halyard.
3. Replace standing rigging with 1/8"
Any thoughts? Thanks!