There is just as much line to haul, but you have to do it in a two stage process. A two line system takes longer to hoist because you have to pull one line, and make sure it cleats well, then switch to the other line.

I would expect that the prime, maybe only, advantage of a two line system is that you can ease the tack without easing the halyard.


Daniel T.
Taipan F16 - USA 213