Bundy Posted August 5, 2002 Report Share Posted August 5, 2002 You might have seen the recent F18 Class rule changes that have allowed snuffer systems on the spinnaker poles. I thought I would save everyone a lot of time experimenting and show you the systems that are being used and are working in Europe. Below is the system that I used at the recent worlds. It is a fibreglass tube that attaches to the pole. The tube is 2m long and weights about 2.5kg. It is included in the total boat weight anyway. The system works very well with 3 patches in the spinnaker and I was using a silicon spinnaker. Very sturdy and reliable. Hobie Cat Europe produced this one. (390 Euro). The cheaper option and probably works better is below. It is simply a fibreglass ring attached to the spinnaker pole with a bag attached to it. The system still uses 3 patches and a silicon spinnaker is recomended. Not as sturdy and not so good for sponsors. The ring in the Trampoline system does not seem to work as well on the Formula 18 as it does on the Tornado??? [This message has been edited by catsailor.net (edited 05 August 2002).] [This message has been edited by catsailor.net (edited 05 August 2002).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Carlwasher Posted August 14, 2002 Report Share Posted August 14, 2002 can anyone thell me where you can get the fiberglass ring for option #2???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooD Posted August 15, 2002 Report Share Posted August 15, 2002 It looks home made, and I dont think it would be that hard to make one out of fiberglass. A while ago I looked at a similar one with a bowl underneath, and it do look hard to build, but now I look at it, there was probably no reason to have the extra bowl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TOM-TOM Posted January 10, 2003 Report Share Posted January 10, 2003 http://www.proustcata.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted February 17, 2003 Report Share Posted February 17, 2003 Hi Guys, Nacra aus is currently working an updated snuffer version to comply with the F18 class rules. Should be on the market early-mid 2003. Kepp an eye out here at catsailor and at www.nacra.com.au. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado Posted February 17, 2003 Report Share Posted February 17, 2003 [This message has been edited by tornado (edited 17 February 2003).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado Posted February 17, 2003 Report Share Posted February 17, 2003 Howdy Bundy, Looks good and once again you are making it easy for the skipps. I here we may be able to order one through Hobie OZ. Could you tell me how much extra I would need to add on the base for the mighty T kite if I choose this system??? And what pole diameter dose this one fit??? Cheers, See ya at KCC this weekend. Stephen Medwell Team Tornado 'ALIVE' AUS-260 www.tornadoalive.com supported by Club Marine (Boat Insurance) Seawind Catamarans Finlease (Marine Finance) Sign*A*Rama - Petersham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundy Posted February 21, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2003 Yes, I believe Hobie Cat Australasia is selling them. They are designed to suit a 40mm pole. However above I have it on a 38mm pole with no problems due to a bit of pre bend in the pole it is a snug fit. This one is 2m long and the one I have on the T is 2.1m (3 patches in spin)If you put some time into your patch location it will actually fit in the 2m chute. 2.1 gives a little margin for error. Bundy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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