I currently have a C14.2 with a furling jib. I am considering getting sails for racing and I am curious why everyone uses hanked sails in our racing club. It seems like the places that make racing sails will make them either with hanks or with the luff wire for furling.
So, is there some inherent speed advantage to using a hanked sail with the C14.2 specifically?
I can understand that with some boats you want to quickly be able to use different sails for different conditions. However,...
Furling Jib vs. Hanks for racing
So, is there some inherent speed advantage to using a hanked sail with the C14.2 specifically?
I can understand that with some boats you want to quickly be able to use different sails for different conditions. However,...
Furling Jib vs. Hanks for racing