You have made a very valid point there and im sure it would save me a fair amount of time but its nearly £40 pounds for a new fixed gooseneck and £60 for a sliding one and unfortunatly funds are starting to run low , also am am a big beliver in tryiing to fix things andd not buying them but i and certain that when i get enough money i will purchase a new one . And a sliding gooseneck is instead of a downhaul or cunningham and lets you controll the luff i hope this has filled the gap in your knowledge colin 😀
Dom