Well sea breezes I have one last question to annoy you's all with. What mark of top hat should I buy for my trip? Here's my pros and cons for all marks ( I have been doing reasearch for years about this but it may be incorrect)

Mark 1: Pros: Solid reputation, hand laid fibreglass (apparently vinelester but have only heard of one person saying this) , Two circumnavigated the world CONS: 15-16 years older then the last top hats about 45-50 years old, less common, usually poorer condition

Mark 2s: pros: Newer than mark ones, Supposed to be still made tougher than mark 3s
Cons: Chopper gunned ( although unless done incorrectly than it doesn't make much difference in strength). Older than mark 3s, not that common

MARK 3s Pros; Common, have a large following, got told they had the most ballast not sure if that's true though, videos online use them so I can see their set up, newest top hat and last.
Cons: have been told they are not as strongly built as the Mark 1,2s

I think i may have confused myself I bit but I will see.

While i still can, what reefing system and storm tactics. Do you Top Hatters use? I would love to know what sails are in your sail wardrobe? Thank you all with your patience with me.
Kind regards,
Mick