[C320-list] cunningham

[Steven Magennis]

The cunningham is to adjust the tension on the leach (usually on teh
bottom 1/3), and move the draft forward.  The main halyard does this
too, but it isn't effective on the bottom of the sail due to stretch. 
Tightening the cunningham (and / or halyard) depowers the sail.

Streve
Alchemist #909

--- John Van Vessem <jvanvessem at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Denny,
>  
> I might have missed some of the emails,  what is the purpose of the
> cunningham other than to releave the tension on the boom?
>  
> John (Sojourn 645)
> 
> rote:
> Here's a pretty inexpensive Cunningham setup that's on the website.
> You can
> also get West Marine to sell you a fairly inexpensive block and
> tackle with
> lightweight line that works fine.
> 
> http://www.catalina320.com/website/cunningham.gif
> 
> 
> 
> Denny Browne
> A Cappella #935
> Redondo Beach, CA
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Koen
> Bennebroek
> Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 2:00 PM
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] cunningham
> 
> I was wondering if and how people are using a cunningham in their
> setup? I
> noticed on our boat that we have the cunningham cringle in the sail,
> but
> there is no line with hook. We have a 1995 model with a double reef
> main.
> 
> Thanks, Koen
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