Cap shroud question

[Brion Toss]

Hi,
This is a relatively rare configuration, though standard, unfortunately, on Bristol Channel Cutters. The original rig there was single-spreader, with aft-led intermediates. The builder then went to double spreaders, but left the intermediates where they were. Sheesh. This means that the mast needs to be larger and heavier than it would otherwise, in addition to the other downsides of aft-led intermediates. It works, obviously, but at a cost.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss