If my leeward spreader was wiggling around, I'd check the tension on my shrouds. ...and maybe get a second opinion from another rigger! ...or do the job myself. sam :-) 403-617-6280
Makes sense. Thanks.
-----Original Message----- From: Rich Knowles Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 11:54 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List C&C 30 MK1 Shrouds and Speaders Drill holes through the spreader and base when they are properly aligned to a=commodate the next size up pin. Rich (mobile) On 2012-08-11, at 11:38, O'Keeffe Thomas <thosokee...@yahoo.com> wrote: I have a similar issue this year on my C&C 29-2: under sail, the spreader ti= on the leeward side moves fore and aft several inches. My rigger took a l=ok. The spreader goes over the spreader base at the mast, and is pinned to the b=se with a clevis pin. The hole in the spreader has elongated, which allow= the spreader to work back and forth slightly on the base, which translates=to a wider range of motion at the tip of the spreader. The motion occurs o=ly when that side is leeward. When loaded on the windward side, there is n= motion. In my case, the rigger (a very reputable guy) advised it is not d=ngerous. But it is annoying. This is a long term wear issue that I just noticed this year. I think it ha= been doing it for a while, but this is the first time I sailed with jib on=y, so I was able to see it. With the main up it is not obvious. Would appreciate any ideas to repair the spreader to eliminate the elongatio= in the hole. Tom _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com | ||
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