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hinmo
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Initially Posted - 04/04/2010 :  07:10:22  Show Profile
Hi - I am reassembling my mast after the winter drop, inspection and part upgrade. Stupid question , is there a difference in port/starboard spreaders? I forgot to mark them when I removed them last fall.

And how do I attach the spreader ends to the shrouds? They were wrapped with wire to the spreader that I do not know if I can re-create.

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"Kukla" '83 FK,SR
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OJ
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Response Posted - 04/04/2010 :  07:45:35  Show Profile
John,

The part number for both spreaders is the same.

I think some of your other questions are addressed here.

http://www.catalina-capri-25s.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=20621&whichpage=2&SearchTerms=spreader
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triley
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Response Posted - 04/04/2010 :  18:47:15  Show Profile
No difference, I hope! I had the same problem, and crossed my fingers. Can't tell the difference and nothing collapsed.
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hinmo
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Response Posted - 04/05/2010 :  01:00:19  Show Profile
Tom - thanks for finding my thread from last year. I still don't really understand the winding of the wire around the shroud. but will attempt it anyway (it was such a neatly done job originally, it seems as if it must have been done with a machine or tool)
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C25OBrien
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Response Posted - 04/08/2010 :  12:16:20  Show Profile
Hi All- I need to do some spreader work before the mast goes up in a couple weeks. Quick question: Should the spreaders have any lateral plat in them? Mine seem to wiggle around a bit as if the tube is slightly smaller than the base. thanks
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Dave5041
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Response Posted - 04/08/2010 :  17:03:10  Show Profile
They slide in and out easily and a tiny bit of play is fine. They are only loaded in compression so there is no reason for wear on the tube thickness.
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 04/08/2010 :  20:13:51  Show Profile
A little "wiggle" allows you to adjust the angles somewhat and make the two spreaders match. The position should be such that the angle with the lower segment of the shroud is the same as the angle with the upper segment--which is why they are swept upward. That ensures the load is pure compression--no bending moment.
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