please - what is a "cunningham" and what is it's use? should I consider one for my typhoon?
donjoecam@aol.com
cunningham
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Re: cunningham
It is a device to adjust the luff of the main without disturbing the halyard, invented by a racer Bruce Cunningham, and used mostly by Racers, It is merely a small block and tackle that hooks into a cringle about a foot up the luff of the main and to the bass of the mast, This allows multiple changes of tension needed in round the bouys racing.Don Camille wrote: please - what is a "cunningham" and what is it's use? should I consider one for my typhoon?
Since you do not have a halyard winch for the main, it would be a plus on your Typhoon, but only if you are concerned with sailing to the optimum.
I have one on my Sea Sprite 23 and use it a lot, and do not race.On your Typhoon a devise to tension down the sliding gooseneck would do the same thing as a Cunningham. If you still have the old roll up reefing system like I had on my Typhoon then you can only use a hook up to the goose neck. What ever you use, a system to harden down the luff of the main is desireable for good performance. Good Luck Ron Brassord LHP FL>