[Public-List] Spreaders

[Andrew Johns]

Sounds like aluminum is preferred. Those of you with aluminum spreaders
where did you get them?

Thanks,
Andrew

On Tue, Sep 17, 2019 at 11:03 AM Glenn via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Btw, the aluminum spreaders we had installed where aerodynamicist shaped.
> Looked very much like the old ones.  As you are going cruising, sure would
> be good insurance to upgrade, not worry about breaking something in a
> blow.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 16, 2019, at 11:42 AM, Marcelo D. Gentinetta via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >
> > I have round aluminum spreaders on mine. Here on the Gulf coast with the
> boat in the water year round and exposed to high heat and humidity, I
> rather the aluminum. On my previous boat, a Pearson Vanguard, we broke a
> wooden spreader out on the Gulf in a squall and had to limp back home. I
> don’t blame the wooden spreader but myself for not inspecting it more
> regularly but replaced it with an aluminum one anyway.
> > Marcelo
> > #441
> >
> >> On Sep 16, 2019, at 10:55 AM, Gordon Laco via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hello Andrew -
> >>
> >> Surprise has wooden spreaders… they are immensely strong provided
> they’re looked after.  The originals were white oak set into substantial
> aluminium box section sockets… 45 years on one of them rotted inside the
> socket.
> >>
> >> For the repair I made a new pair of solid white oak, and discarded the
> sockets were are an unnecessary complication and of course bound to develop
> rot inside.
> >>
> >> I armoured the inboard ends only with epoxy and cloth, then drilled
> oversized holes for the four mounting bolts.  I filled the holes with epoxy
> mixed with fibre.   I then drilled correctly sized holes (3/8” I think)
> down the centres, the result being mounting holes completely armoured with
> epoxy/fibre sleeves.  There is nowhere water can get into the end grain of
> the wood.
> >>
> >> I varnished the spreaders, but painted the inner 6” where the
> epoxy/cloth was.   Why varnish? So that I could see what was happening with
> regard to the integrity of the wood.  Why paint on the inner ends?  To
> provide an absolutely UV proof coating to protect the epoxy.  Why not put
> epoxy over the whole spreader?  Because that needlessly complicates the
> varnish job without adding anything to the integrity of the finish.
> >>
> >> Many classic yachts have white paint on the upper surfaces of their
> spreaders… nobody can see that part so why not?  I will do that some day,
> but for now they’re varnished all around.
> >>
> >> Cheers…
> >>
> >> Gordon Laco
> >> #426 Surprise
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Sep 16, 2019, at 11:47 AM, Glenn Brooks via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> I had a rigger retrofit new spreaders and brackets. Coat around $125 a
> couple of years ago.
> >>>
> >>> Sent from my iPad
> >>>
> >>>> On Sep 16, 2019, at 6:59 AM, Andrew Johns via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> Hi,
> >>>>
> >>>> We are getting our boat ready for some extended cruising, with some
> >>>> offshore passages in our future.
> >>>>
> >>>> I a few years ago I replaced the original wood spreaders with epoxy
> >>>> laminated white oak.  At the same time, I had cracks welded up in the
> cast
> >>>> aluminum spreader bracket, where the upper flange meets the main
> portion of
> >>>> the casting.  I'm unsure if that was from overtightening or fatigue.
> >>>>
> >>>> What is the group's consensus on the original wood spreader design?
> >>>> Considering our use, I'm unsure if we should stick to the original
> design,
> >>>> reinforce the original design, or retrofit an aluminum spreader?
> >>>>
> >>>> What have others done?
> >>>>
> >>>> Thanks,
> >>>> Andrew
> >>>> #104
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