TAZ!'s current traveler has about a 1.5" high "wedge" under both ends of the traveler, has a 1/4" thick aluminum plate supporting the Main Sheet Cleating assembly and a windward sheeting car. The aluminum plate spans the distance between but does ot attach to the cockpit seats.

I'd like to optomize my new (to me) boat. I am thinking about increasing the bend in the traveler with about 4.5" high wedges. Do I need to do this? If this does make sence, instead of holding down the center of the traveler with a post to the cockpit floor, I am thinking about installing a piese of aluminum angle iron with a 1" to 1 1/2" flange under the plate to keep it from bending. Any comments?