Found a good article on some of the various snuffer options out there for the Hobie Tigers -http://www.hobiecat.com/support/tech/snuffers.html - but it's relevant to our boats as well. I agree (for now) with the "bottom line" that some form of a midpole snuffer is probably the best type.

Kirt Here's the page: Tiger snuffers


Kirt Simmons Taipan #159, "A" cat US 48