Hi Tom, Yes, the spreader should be upward biased and 10 degrees is the correct angle. That is to ensure the angle formed between the spreader and the shroud are the same above and below the spreader. Now, this angle is usually obtained through the fitting on the mast. I’m unclear from your post if you’re saying the spreader itself is bent, which is less desirable.
Antoine C&C 30 Cousin And now Alubat OVNI 36 too (recent acquisition) > Le 15 avr. 2017 à 14:30, tom via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> a écrit : > > Stu, > Can the following be posted on the CnC List? > > Mast, Turnbuckles and Spreader for C&C 33-1 > Hi Everyone, > Having my mast down this season for rigging check and LED lights and wiring > replacement the rod seems to be original as well as the turnbuckles and I > have been advised to replace and not just re-head. While this is under > consideration awaiting estimate, the spreaders come in to question. Showing a > bit of looseness and shake (that might have been somewhat lessened by > tightening the holding screws) when removed showed some bending and slight > malformation of the spreader housing where it attaches to the mast fitting. > What is questionable is there is a noticeable angle (10 degrees or so) at the > edge of both spreaders where they attach to the mast fitting that would give > the spreaders an upward bias. > My question: is this angle along the length of the spreader supposed to be > there or is the spreader supposed to be straight? If it is supposed to be > straight is reforming ok to do or do they need replacement? > Thanks much. Any help is appreciated, , > Tom Oryniak > Carry On C&C 33-1 > Raritan Bay NJ > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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