Dave, The controls are not really redundant. The cunningham does a much better job of flattening the main. The cunningham tightens the luff in the bottom third of the sail very effectively.
The babystay can shape the main a little, but it mainly used to prevent the mast from pumping. The thick mast section on most C&Cs is really difficult to bend. Preventing the mast from pumping (or inverting) is much more important. That said, we only use ours in heavy air or when the waves are large. The #3 tacks around it pretty easy, the #1... not so much. Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III "Midnight Mistress" Hampton VA -----Original Message----- From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dave S via CnC-List Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 21:43 To: C&c Stus List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Dave S <syerd...@gmail.com> Subject: Stus-List Baby stay vs Cunningham? Both depower the main.... Does the adjustable baby stay (mast bend) make the Cunningham (luff tension) redundant? I have an adjustable baby stay, is adding a Cunningham a waste of time? Thanks , Dave 33-2 Sent from my iPhone _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated! _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: https://www.paypal.me/stumurray All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
