Dave, I think Dennis was asking about trimming not hoisting the chute. Cross-sheeted genoa would be on same side as afterguy. What then?

BTW Zephyr's current cross-sheeting method is IMHO within the rules which give latitude on use of blocks for trimming. I believe it was the metal mounting bracket moving the winch aft that was ruled illegal, though I only saw pictures. News to me that simple strip of metal to protect the gelcoat from chafe would be a problem.