Full hoist racing genoa

[Bill Sedgwick]

I am having a full hoist genoa made for the light air here in San Diego. It will not be roller furled. One problem I have encountered is the luff track in the Hood forestay extrusion. The slot has relatively sharp edges and the opening is very close to the swivel when it is on top of the roller assembly. Hood sales a cast feeder extrusion assembly, however I am unable to determine if the swivel would drop below it. Has anyone experience with this feeder or can you suggest alternative means to leave the swivel down when hoisting the genoa. All inputs greatly appreciated. Obviously, I want to maintain the furler for cruising, but if I'm gonna race, full hoist must be the way to go.