Hum, putting that back into shape through hammering does not look like an easy job to me. Also think that hammering will expand the metal in odd directions too. I would keep consulting with people more knowledgeable on this type of work. Antoine
> Le 15 avr. 2017 à 23:29, tom via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> a écrit : > > 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 > <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 > <mailto: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 > <mailto: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 <https://www.paypal.me/stumurray> >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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