James-

Comments re the "skunk"-

Yes, it's expensive-

Windage is MUCH less IMO than pole end, can use "stock" pole w/o shortening and whatever size pole you want (IO snuffers here use 2" poles), can mount anywhere along pole desired (and move easily enough)-

No extra line is needed BUT you lose the option (with a single line) of adjusting the tack height underway (uses a double block inside the pole ala "stock" T 4.9 bag launched option w/ single halyard line)-

I now put my "bag" above the tramp (it's offset to one side anyway and cat rigged isn't in way of crew/jib) so "drag" is no longer an issue- Real trick would be to have tramp built to accomodate bag above-

That's VERY cheap for a snuffer head!



Regards-

Kirt