[Public-list] Rigging Questions

[Mike Lehman]

Mick,

All of these parts will need to be made, as they are not "off the shelf" 
items. If your spreaders are original, they are white oak, and unless 
someone has been very vigilant about keeping then painted or varnished, they 
are rotten and need to be replaced. The best method for wooden spreaders is 
to paint the top white [UV protection with solid paint] and varnish the 
undersides. This needs to be done frequently. I have a newer style boat with 
round aluminum spreaders, so I will let someone else "ring in" with their 
maintenance schedule for the wooden ones.



Mike Lehman
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----Original Message Follows----
From: Michael Taylor <m_tayau at yahoo.com.au>
Reply-To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all <public-list at alberg30.org>
To: Public-list at alberg30.org
Subject: [Public-list] Rigging Questions
Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 14:55:25 +1000 (EST)

Well one last thing to get me sailing............  The halyard is jammed in 
the sheave and after 2 attempts to free it using a crane, the mast has to 
come off.  Of course now the mast has to come off I am looking at other 
things.  I'd appreciate any thoughts on the following questions.

1) The single sheave may best be improved by a new mast head with double 
sheaves built in.  I found some references in earlier posts suggesting that 
this is the best way to go.  Is anyone aware of a manufacturer familiar with 
the dimensions etc for one suitable for the original alberg mast extrusion.

2) I may elect to fix up the single sheave arrangement.  Are these sheaves 
readily available?

3) Ruthless has the original wood spreaders which I assume are mahagony.  
They need replacing.  They have been on the boat since 1967 so they are 
obviously up to the job.  Any thoughts on comparing wood vs aluminum 
spreaders?  What aluminum spreader design are best suited?

Thanks

Mick
#231



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