Tom,
My 33-1 spreaders are straight (no bend along length). If they are
upward biased from mast perpendicular I do not remember from the last
time I restepped the mast. Since the outboard spreader end fits into the
rod's "dogbone" (spreader bend) fitting, I go with whatever the factory
angle was -- original factory rigging and I know the rod was not
reheaded. A previous reheading would increase the "upward angle" of the
spreader -- probably not a good thing.
Here is a link to a photo of my spreaders taken from the dock looking up.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bxkg43xlih5hj78/C%26C33-1%20spreaders.JPG?dl=0
Rod Randow
C&C 33-1
On 04/15/2017 02:30 PM, tom via CnC-List wrote:
Stu,
Can the following be posted on the CnC List?
Mast, Turnbuckles and Spreader for C&C 33-1
Hi Everyone,
Having my mast down this season for rigging check and LED lights and
wiring replacement the rod seems to be original as well as the
turnbuckles and I have been advised to replace and not just re-head.
While this is under consideration awaiting estimate, the spreaders
come in to question. Showing a bit of looseness and shake (that might
have been somewhat lessened by tightening the holding screws) when
removed showed some bending and slight malformation of the spreader
housing where it attaches to the mast fitting. What is questionable is
there is a noticeable angle (10 degrees or so) at the edge of both
spreaders where they attach to the mast fitting that would give the
spreaders an upward bias.
My question: is this angle along the length of the spreader supposed
to be there or is the spreader supposed to be straight? If it is
supposed to be straight is reforming ok to do or do they need replacement?
Thanks much. Any help is appreciated, ,
Tom Oryniak
/Carry On/ C&C 33-1
Raritan Bay NJ
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