Hi John ,
That makes perfect sense to me .
Belt and braces is the best way .
I suspect I’ll work towards the same, both forestay and shrouds.
I don’t see the point of bottle screws on the shrouds , not on this rig , as long as there’s enough articulation in the shackle / lanyard connection to the plates , I suspect a double shackle will be fine .
I’m also working on a long sock , to pull over the mast when lowered, to keep all the lines tidy and dry , so less there is to clutter up , the better .
Thanks , all the best
Rolly