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This isn't a novel or untested idea although Hunter is among the few who have adopted the arch to all their larger boats. Among the obvious advantages are easier access to the traveller with end-boom sheeting making it more easily managed with less strain. I've sailed a couple of them with this design and it is definitely easier to tweek the traveller and I'm all for easier.
Designing one yourself such that it is properly supported and able to withstand the stresses inherent in boom controls is inherently something few of us are qualified to properly do so, although Hunter's design is quite good, you may want to go about this with some caution.
I've seen similar arrangements on a Shannon and an Oyster and tend to think their reputations speak more than words here.
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