For the real inside scoop contact Tom Haberman at Aquarius Sails, Inc. They build the SC/ARC's and can fill you in on all of the contrasting details. The boats can be configured in many ways.

My son and I had a chance to both crew twice on competing ARC22's last week. I'm a Hobie 17 guy, my son a Hobie 14 Turbo dude.

We were in moderate winds and both boats were a dream almost sailing & rigging themselves. Certainly found it much more enjoyable than my Hobie.

The true test for me was my son can't wait to get back on the ARC22.

Hope this helps.

Sail on, Tom G