[Public-list] Spreader replacement

[Elaine and Brian Timmins]

Alexi,
  I don't have the measurements for you. On my ex#497, the ends of the 
spreader tubes that went into the stainless mounts were taped over with (I 
think) 2 layers of electrical tape. That seemed to work.
Regards,
Brian
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Alexei Kassatkin" <kasatka1 at suddenlink.net>
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Cc: "Alexei Kassatkin" <kasatka1 at suddenlink.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 20, 2007 12:50 AM
Subject: [Public-list] Spreader replacement


> Hello,
>
> I'm a new Alberg 30 owner beginning a refit of "Blue Heron"  #455.
> Can anyone provide me with the tube dimensions for the original
> spreaders.  MIne appear to be original - 1.75", or 44mm round aluminum
> tubing, which is badly corroded at both the tips and at the connection
> point to the mast - in definite need of replacement.  I'd appreciate
> any recommendations on which type of aluminum  (6061, 6060 or 6063)
> would be appropriate and  how to isolate the spreaders from the ss
> mount on the mast.   I've enjoyed reading this forum, and thank  you
> for any input you may have.
>
>
>
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