Shannon,



My crew and I just set up a snuffer rig on his P19MX. Have only been out with it one time and it worked great. After a lot of measuring and trying to figure out the best way to do this, we finally decided to "trim" the MX jib. We basically took a slice off the bottom. Held the clew where it was, (in fact didn't even have to replace the grommet) and shortened the luff by raising the tack about 12-13 inches. Yes, you lose a little sail area (about 3 sq. ft.), but have the advantage of the snuffer spinnaker. By doing this we held the location of the pole up out of the water (where they recommend it) and not subject to dipping it as badly as if you lowered it to the same spot as the bowsprit. This seemed like the best way to do it. Be glad to send you some pictures when we take it out next time.



I asked Randy Smyth the best way to do this. He has used a spinnaker with his MX, but it wasn't a snuffer rig. He pretty much replace the bowsprit with the pole and used it like that. Of course he was launching the spinnaker off the deck. One suggestion was to offset the pole on the front crossbeam, but hold the tack end in place. This looked like it would work, but sure wouldn't have been pretty. There is something to be said for being symmetrical.



I know exactly what you're going through trying to figure it out. Be glad to share the info anytime.



Let me know if you want to discuss.



Don Cook