[Public-List] Spreaders

[Steve Brownlee]

Thanks, Jonathan.  I agree with your logic for removing them. My next
question is based in inexperience and a healthy respect for heights -
how do you get the spreaders off?  I guess more specifically, will the
mast hold my 190 pounds with the shrouds loose on the spreaders?

Steve
US-5

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Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:31 PM
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Steve,

Sounds like your spreaders are in good shape. Have you given them a good
once over to make sure that there are no soft spots? Did you check the
ends where the shroud passes through? 

Personally I would remove them to make sure they are ok. It will be
easier to paint them anyway. Hanging around in a bosun's chair while you
prep badly worn paint and apply a number of coats will give you a whole
new appreciation for boxer shorts.

Don Casey's Book This Old Boat I think is out in  an updated
re-print.Regardless of what version is out, It has many good answers
toquestions like this - well worth the $$.

Jonathan
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----- Original Message ----
From: Steve Brownlee <Steve.Brownlee at cgb.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:39:17 AM
Subject: [Public-List] Spreaders

I'm new to the list, so I apologize if this has been asked recently.

I climbed the mast Sunday and checked the spreaders.  Is there anything
special I should be looking for? I looked for cracks, rot, and paint. Do
they need to be removed to be certain they are in good shape? They need
to be painted, but otherwise seem to be ok. 

Steve
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