Agree, bowsprit is only for storing the hooks. Amity does have however a beefy strut from the fwd. end of the sprit down to the stem boot top so there is some added strength there but no latteral bracing. Will add latteral bracing rods for peace of mind. Punching into seas with two anchors (120 lbs.) up there is concerning. Have seen too many 365's with busted off 'sprits.
Regarding cleats on the toe rail, that is certainly an option. Still have to think that through. Another option is to mount cleats, port & stbd., on the inside of the bulwarks through bolted & backed, and add hawse holes through just fwd. of the cleats. These would also eliminate the need for the existing port & stbd. chalks on the toe rail. The bulwark cleats would be in addition to the proposed larger single cleat on the bowsprit just fwd. of the windlass and out of the way of the chain path.
Off topic a bit, have been trying out Awlwood finish on the hand rails. Primer is taking 3 days to cure so very, very slow progress. Jamestown Dist. tech I discussed this with said the system needs a fair amount of humidity to cure. Here in New England winter humidity is low, so that is a problem. Have ordered a humidifier for the shop so hopefully that'll help. Cheers!