That last time I had a problem like that I took the spreader to a machine / fabrication shop. They were able make the needed repair to the aluminium for me, at a reasonable price.
Ken H. On 2 April 2018 at 23:13, John Conklin via CnC-List <[email protected]> wrote: > While on this topic I just removed spreader boots to reveal major > corrosion on upper starboard spreader ☹ > > I have a 1982, CnC 37 do I need to get a pair ? where do I get these > South Marine? > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > Windows 10 > > > ------------------------------ > *From:* CnC-List <[email protected]> on behalf of Ken Heaton > via CnC-List <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Monday, April 2, 2018 1:03:00 PM > *To:* cnc-list > *Cc:* Ken Heaton > *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Spreaders > > The 37/40 XL mast is an Offshore Spars mast: http://www.offshorespars.com/ > <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.offshorespars.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7C6873b7bbda014297eabd08d598bbc35c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636582854556498515&sdata=%2FTZUnXRsLIMI3F%2Fjx%2BvtOFYyqlo8TbvFaq0Vl%2FjSjxU%3D&reserved=0> > > Mine come out with a few taps with a soft hammer. Be sure to slide > something in in place of each spreader bar as you remove it so the > halyards, etc. inside the mast will remain on the correct side of the > spreader bar when you reinsert it. From the Owner's Manual: > > "The aerodynamic spreaders are secured to the mast via machined, > continuous aluminum spreader bars. They precisely fit the spreader bases > and traverse the mast and along with separate support bars carry the > compression loads exerted by the shrouds." > > Ken H. > > > > > On 2 April 2018 at 13:48, Brian Fry via CnC-List <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> I have the mast down and have noticed a different angle on my starboard >> spreaders compared to the port. >> A few questions: >> Does anyone know the brand used in the 37/40? >> How do you remove the spreader base which goes.through the mast? >> >> La Neige >> 1993 37/40 xl >> Brian Fry >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> <https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.paypal.me%2Fstumurray&data=02%7C01%7C%7C6873b7bbda014297eabd08d598bbc35c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636582854556498515&sdata=XSqFskYZclyLpeA%2FdvF2NtBdlbcrZ%2BHs9u3goZY46Uc%3D&reserved=0> >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > >
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