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  • Cunningham 1:16

  • Estimated reading time: < 1 min
  • Requirements

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    Main downhaul line - 5mm, 10m, blue
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    2x Spinlock PXR clamcleat (30789), 2x single swivel 16mm block (30653), 2x double 16mm block, 2x D-core line - 5mm, 1m, white

Steps

  • 1. Use the 1:16 Cunningham kit and knot the d12 5mm line to the 16 mm double blocks. In yellow below.

  • 2. Install the spinlock cleats on the mast using their clevis pins and the pre-installed holders.

  • 3. Take the loose end of the shockcord and feed it through the 16mm block on starboard side. Attach the 16mm block on the end of the shockcord with a bowline.

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    3. Loop the cunningham line through the blocks as shown in the drawing. Red and green represent the port and starboard sides of the same continuous line.

  • For the Continuous Cunningham system keep the port side rope end length to 0.5m and the starboard side rope end length to 4m+. You can use the long end to thread the continuous system when rigging. For more information see Cunningham Continuous System in the Rigging chapter.