Dave & Antoine, What it seems like is that there should be some upward angle but better at the mast fitting. So it seems that I'm best checking at the mast to see if there is an angle at the fitting or not. My spreaders are pictured in the link below trying to show the bend in them. Would hammering them back to shape cause damage or is this a pro job only?
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dx8rxhya2dyummc/AACODZtg41WU01YI-AxHtfAIa?dl=0 Thanks, Tom On Sat, Apr 15, 2017 at 5:49 PM, David Kaseler <kasel...@q.com> wrote: > Tom. > I'm no rigger but I too have a C&C 33-1. Also, ours is not the original > mast so things are different and I do suggest you discuss this issue with a > professional rigger. I believe the spreader should be angled up as you see > on yours. The trick is to direct the load evenly from the shroud so there > is no tendency for the spreader tip to move up or down or for it to buckle > under load, and there is a lot of load. The reason the end needs to angled > up is because the angle of the shroud above the spreader is smaller than > that below the spreader. > Dave. > SLY C&C 33-1 > > Sent from my iPad > > On Apr 15, 2017, at 11:30 AM, tom via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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