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There is a strength reduction in any hitch, probably about 20% in this case. Not a significant loss. Ring-hitching to the clew does make for a bump, that can hang up in some cases, and can damage some sails. You also have to reeve the entire length of both legs to remove the sheet. So while it is a big improvement on bowlines, I'd much rather connect that eye -- or two spliced eyes -- with a soft shackle. Utterly secure, less snag-prone, easily removed, and it makes for options like tapered sheets.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss
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