You're right! Here is the link to flicker where I uploaded a few pictures to demonstrate my challenge.

Thanks,

Sean.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/77224452@N03/

:: Can you upload a picture or paste a link to a picture so
:: we can see what you mean?
:: :: Hello,
:: ::
:: :: I've been slowly resorting my 1968 Santana '22.
:: ::
:: :: The version of my boat employed the use of a piece of
:: :: wood (probably teak) to square the traveler and give it
:: :: the desired angle for the downhaul.
:: ::
:: :: This piece of wood is no longer serviceable.
:: ::
:: :: Since it will be difficult to replicate (it tapers from
:: :: the ends towards the middle in a non-symetrical manner)
:: :: I'm wondering if anyone might have another solution that
:: :: you could recommend.
:: ::
:: :: Thanks,
:: ::
:: :: Sean.