[Public-List] Spreader Base

[Jason S]

I have Alberg 30 #457 I just had my mast down and found the same issue. I
drilled out the rivets and installed 1/4-20 thru bolted with locking nylon
nuts. There is a large 1/2" bolt thru my sockets. I believe I used 4 1/2"
long bolts. Hope that helps
On Nov 19, 2012 8:37 PM, "Bob Norway" <examiner at cfl.rr.com> wrote:

> I own an Alberg 30 #488. I have discovered that two rivets on the starboard
> spreader mounting plate have broken and the upper two appear to be pulling
> out (there is about a 1/8th inch between the plate and the mast block).
>
> I have two questions: 1. Can I replace the rivets with thru bolts, or
> should I re-rivet? 2. Is there a compression tube already in the mast at
> the
> spreaders? I am hoping that I will be able to either thru bolt or re rivet
> without taking the mast down as to do that I would have to take her to a
> yard and money is tight, whereas I figure I can climb the mast and drill
> out
> the old/bad rivets one at a time and thru-bolt or re-rivet them while at my
> slip. Any thoughts/help cheerfully welcomed!
>
>
>
> Cheers,
> Bongo Bob Norway
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