Found a sail track stop in my box of goodies too. Raised the boom to about 5-6 inches below the gate so I could use the Bimini top and I think the stop or the gater will be useful. I took a friend out and he showed me how to rig up so I hope to have a real single hand sail by the end of the season but at least I am wrapping my head around things at this point. It seems like I can only get zero wind or too much to learn gracefully these last couple of weeks.
Thanks for all the input, it is appreciated.