Hodges main's are still the best refined mainsail design in terms of
design time . . . since he recently redesigned the sail at the
beginning of the year. Get the Dacron model.
Hogin (Steve McCarthy 510/523-4388) now, in my opinion has a way
superior #3 design given careful consideration of the Quatum and
Hodges offerings.
The new Hogin 1 looks great hung on the headstay at the dock,
however, saw very brief use on the water at this years na's.
I believe the Hogan 1 equals the best of the Paxton prototypes from
Quantum in shape and Express power considerations . . . because it
evolves 10 years of Davant designs . . .and improves on these designs
given considering geometries of the foretriangle.
The Hogin chute is excellent . . . see's 1/2 know better speed over
20 miles distances . . . and was recently refined including class
windward leeward model.
Mike Bruzzone
