The Ballenger method of attaching the in-line lowers to the
intermediate chain plates works fine. In my opinion, it's not
necessary to install a separate chain plate for the in line lower. A
drawing from Ballenger for the installation is posted on the "Deck
Layout and Rigging" Gallery in the photo section of the website.
I would like to have an easily adjustable aft lower set-up as Ed
describes. However, for one design class racing it's not legal to
adjust the aft lowers during a race. Being able to adjust the aft
lowers would be a big advantage for PHRF because the aft lowers limit
how far you can rock the mast forward.