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Batten tension, you want at least enough tension to take all the wrinkles out of the pocket, but not so much that you can't "pop" the battens across after tacking. This usually means just enough tension so the batten will "stand up" on it's own while tensioning before hoisting.
Rig tension, there are plenty of different theories I'm sure, but at a minimum, you want the rig loose enough that the mast can rotate freely, so just "snug" is a good starting point.
The shroud extenders are an accessory that the previous owner added. They are not a stock item. Might not be a bad idea if you're single handing or sailing with a lightweight crew. But beware that you have to have a secondary line or cable that keeps the mast base connected to the step if you use the extender. Otherwise the mast could pop out while righting leaving you dismasted. Also, are you sure about that 5 feet? That sounds like WAY too long.
You don't need any special line for righting. It just has to be thick enough that it's easy on your hands and long enough that it allows you to lean as close to parallel to the water as possible.
For lacing the tramp, there have been different theories over the years. I think no-stretch line is best and what is common these days. To prevent tearing out grommets, thread the line and tension it gradually. You're more likely to tear out a grommet if you pull full load all at once.
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