Miles... I sell and install Lee's, I have a set on my boat. I like the way the Lee's work, two positions in or out and they lock and won't slip like the Rupps do. I've replaced a few E-tec's that squeeked as the boat rocked and rolled and drove the owners half mad. As far as stress on your top goes it's not as bad as you may think. With the riggers laid back in a running position they don't whip very much. I like the riggers that give you the option of welding a support to the bottom of the base to help brace it in. I've used them as part of the leg on some tops and they worked great. When you rig them on a T-top you have 2 positions. Oneplace is where you clip the line when they are out in the fishing position and the other is when they are in the running position. I have Lee Swinders on my boat with the lay-down holders, you can see them in the pic.
[ November 12, 2003, 12:44 PM: Message edited by: PipeDreamsMarine ]