Thom - I have an I20 with snuffer, and I have sailed on an F31 using a regular spin bag. While not exactly the same as a cat with a tramp-mounted spin bag, I think there are some similarities.
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<br>In my opinion, the snuffer is the only way to go for anything other than a Worrell-type race. The snuffer is very fast and easy to launch and/or douse the spinnaker, even solo or with a non-sailing guest. When using a bag, you must drop the spinnaker onto the tramp (which is much harder to coordinate), and you also need to stuff the spin into the bag while simultaneously controlling the lowering of the spin halyard. Since the coordination is more difficult when using a bag, it is also easier to accdentally drop the sail into the water or get it tangled on the shrouds, etc.
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<br>Since the Worrell guys are all much more expienced racers than I am, I assume that for long-distance races with world-class crew, the ease-of-use of the snuffer is not required.
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<br>Sail fast and have fun,
<br>Alan Thompson
<br>I20 - San Diego<br><br>