Ketch vs. sloop vs. cutter - Page 5

Tim Mertinooke · 14-01-2009, 19:56

Ketch for me!

Sailormann · 20-01-2009, 21:42

For long-term cruising the schoooner takes it hands down. While there are more sails and lines to deal with, the flexibility of the rig and the smaller sails make it easier to handle and far easier to trim through heavy weather.

For weekend marina-hopping on the Great Lakes, the sloop is it. Far better to windward, quicker to rig and less work.

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14-01-2009, 19:56	#1
Tim Mertinooke Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Massachusetts Boat: Fuji 32 Ketch "Excalibur" Posts: 9	Ketch for me!

20-01-2009, 21:42	#2
Sailormann Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 232	For long-term cruising the schoooner takes it hands down. While there are more sails and lines to deal with, the flexibility of the rig and the smaller sails make it easier to handle and far easier to trim through heavy weather. For weekend marina-hopping on the Great Lakes, the sloop is it. Far better to windward, quicker to rig and less work.