[Public-List] Spreaders

[Steve Brownlee]

Oh, now THAT is encouraging... :) 

Steve
US-5

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Don't try it unless you have someone with a video standing by rolling
film or should i say rolling bytes.

Steve Brownlee wrote:
> 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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> [mailto:public-list-bounces at lists.alberg30.org] On Behalf Of Jonathan 
> Adams
> 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
> 197
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>
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> Sent: Tuesday, April 22, 2008 9:39:17 AM
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>
> 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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