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I suspect that the main reason
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was to create a clear and uncluttered cockpit. This has both appeal, especially for daysailing, and
tradition: look at the old Cat boats with barn doors and the Friendship sloops (although there was
also a practical reason there: i.e. to made it easier to handle fishing gear and load and unload the vessel).
Yes, this is a compromise, but if you're not racing then it might be worth it.

Jerry

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