8:1 cunningham?

   Hi,
I sail an RS200....and only being a little lightweight .....not very big muscles either!...  .....I sometimes struggle with the cunningham on my boat which is at the moment a 4:1 purchase.
Does anyone know how I could change it to a 8:1 purchase?......I know 1 extra single block should double the purchase?.......but it's not the same as the kicker...i.e it's not a cascade!  
I can't find any diagrams......or any articles!  ......so if anyone can help me, PLEASE!...it's meant to be windy this Sunday and my arms are aching just thinking about it  
Thanks, kasey  

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kasey3000 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 06 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 401	Post Options Post Reply Quote kasey3000 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: 8:1 cunningham? Posted: 19 Jan 05 at 6:47pm
	Hi, I sail an RS200....and only being a little lightweight .....not very big muscles either!... .....I sometimes struggle with the cunningham on my boat which is at the moment a 4:1 purchase. Does anyone know how I could change it to a 8:1 purchase?......I know 1 extra single block should double the purchase?.......but it's not the same as the kicker...i.e it's not a cascade! I can't find any diagrams......or any articles! ......so if anyone can help me, PLEASE!...it's meant to be windy this Sunday and my arms are aching just thinking about it Thanks, kasey

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glennhow Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 01 Dec 04 Location: Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 14	Post Options Post Reply Quote glennhow Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 20 Jan 05 at 12:24am
	try the 2 links below for ideas. usually the best solution is the simpliest so if u have a spare block just add it in. the two links should give you an idea on what the best solution for your situation is (u dont have to stick accuarately to their systems to get a good solution). best of luck. http://www.harken.com/rigtips/cuninghm.php http://www.ronstan.com/catalogue/p119.pdf