I installed the tack fitting for the 328 Racelight gooseneck that Carla sent me yesterday and it gave me acceptalbe halyard and outhaul tension. If I want more luff tension after a test sail, I'll add a cringle and cunningham.
I shortened the traveller and its better but I think what is causing the problem, if it is a problem, is that the weight of the boom and sail unduces bend in the mast. I don't have any experience with unstayed masts on small boats so I don't know what is acceptable. When th boom is near centerline, the least bit of pressure on the mainsheet causes the blocks on the aft end of the boom and the traveller to touch, I do know that my set up does not look like the rigging diagram for the Spindrift 9n.
I am going to work on another boat today, but will try to go for a sail later in the week and see how it all works together.