Coronado 15 Rigging

[David Reinhart]

Hey,
I recently purchased a used Coronado 15 sailboat and I am in the process of making some minor repairs.
Does anyone know where I can find / purchase new or used "Spreaders" for the mast rigging?

 

[PaulK]

A rigger might be able to help guide you for this, if the spar manufacturer is not available. Spreaders need to be the right length, but can be made from various materials (aluminum, fiberglass, wood...). Attaching self-made spreaders to the mast can be a hurdle, but people are able to figure it out when they need to.

 

[David Reinhart]

A rigger might be able to help guide you for this, if the spar manufacturer is not available. Spreaders need to be the right length, but can be made from various materials (aluminum, fiberglass, wood...). Attaching self-made spreaders to the mast can be a hurdle, but people are able to figure it out when they need to.

It's looking like I will have to fabricate one. I was thinking about using 1/2 electrical conduit and smashing one end flat so I can screw it to the mast spreader bracket.

 

[jssailem]

David, If you can get an example of the spreader, then Ballenger Spars of Watsonville CA maybe able to manufacture them. I gave them a wooden spreader from my boat and they sent me back a pair of aluminum spreaders. Custom aluminum and carbon masts and booms

You might try reaching out to members of the National Association for ideas. Coronado15 – Home of the C15 national association

 

[David Reinhart]

David, If you can get an example of the spreader, then Ballenger Spars of Watsonville CA maybe able to manufacture them. I gave them a wooden spreader from my boat and they sent me back a pair of aluminum spreaders. Custom aluminum and carbon masts and booms

You might try reaching out to members of the National Association for ideas. Coronado15 – Home of the C15 national association

Thanks for your thoughts/ help.

 

[David Reinhart]

Does anybody have the dimensions or specifications for "Spreaders" on a Coronado 15 sailing mast that I could use to fabricate one? All I need is the dimensions and configuration.

 

[rgranger]

I’ve ordered spar parts from these guys

Seal's Spars and Rigging

And when I did the owner called me to make sure I was getting the right parts …very helpful …talked me through the installation as well

 

[PaulK]

It's looking like I will have to fabricate one. I was thinking about using 1/2 electrical conduit and smashing one end flat so I can screw it to the mast spreader bracket.

Electrical conduit is usually galvanized steel, so would not be the best material for spreaders. Aluminum tubing would be better.
Plus - look what I found : Coronado 15 Tuning Guide. which says the spreaders should be 19" long.

 

[Calif. Ted]

Catalina Direct has replacement spreaders they say fit the original brackets $100/pair.
Spreaders C-14.2, C-15, CP-16 & CP-16.5

 

[Joe]

Catalina Direct has replacement spreaders they say fit the original brackets $100/pair.
Spreaders C-14.2, C-15, CP-16 & CP-16.5

There you go Dave.......... $100 and voila!!! you're sailin'