Spreaders

Posted By: Pat Russo
Date: 8/16/07 2:27a.m.

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In Response To: Thanks (Todd Sibert)

No. the spreaders are attached at the sides of the mast with clevis pins, to a bracket that is permanently affixed to the mast. There is a slight amount of play in the design but not intentional nor necessary. That bracket is shaped as a very shallow "V" so that the spreaders, when attached, point slightly aft so as to be more aligned with the attach points at the hull. I made my own spreaders from .500 OD by .065 wall thickness aircraft alum. 2024 T3. After rigging I slide a tennis ball on each end that I drilled and slit...for a tight fit.
It would be easier for you if I took pictures but I am not home during the daylight hours long enough to do that.

Messages In This Thread

Newport N17 Measurements? -- Todd Sibert -- 8/15/07 4:43a.m.

Measurments -- Pat Russo -- 8/15/07 12:12p.m.

Thanks -- Todd Sibert -- 8/15/07 3:42p.m.

Spreaders -- Pat Russo -- 8/16/07 2:27a.m.

spreaders -- Todd Sibert -- 8/16/07 3:07a.m.

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