With this setup how do you prevent the pole & snuffer from rotating during hoists/douses? The Tornado uses a pinned beam connection to prevent such rotation...we do not run a line off the hoop to prevent it.
Would not recommend using the dolphin striker post to hold the pole. Even if the normal loads are within tolerances, one good hit on a dock or another boat could collapse the post, then the main beam fails and then the.... etc. etc.
Mike.
On the F18, I have a small 1/8" bunji tied from the bridle tang to the hoop only to keep a spin sheet from wrapping the snuffer hoop. I let the hoop raise up a bit and find that it helps when doing a gybe-douse.
