I've seen some dumb questions on here. Here's another. Are spreaders supposed to be ridgid, fixed fast to mast. I've seen adjustable systems, for racing I guess. Mine are loosy goosey. Ideas, opinons, care for a mint?
Floppy Spreaders
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As long as the shrouds aren't slipping through the spreader tips, you should be just fine, I think.
When your shrouds are taut, do your spreaders still flop around?
When your shrouds are taut, do your spreaders still flop around?
The Mac26C has folding spreaders but I think it is for trailering convenience. BWY sells a rigid mount kit which I bought. Like justsomeguy says, they shouldn't be moving along the shrouds when there's tension.
TEX,
If you are referring to the San Juan sailboat, here's an owners link with a forum.
I suggest you post your question here:
http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=341
CR
If you are referring to the San Juan sailboat, here's an owners link with a forum.
I suggest you post your question here:
http://sailboatdata.com/viewrecord.asp?class_id=341
CR
Thanx for the reply. Have not rigged it yet. I bet they will be tight then. I forgot all this stuff. It's been 15 years since I sailed and never did much trailering.
Thank you for responding. I'll quit worrying about that and see how they do when she's all tightened up. Jo
Mine are also Tubes. I'll consider the taping thing. Thanx for your Down East advice Maine. an Okie.
When you consider the forces on the shrouds and spreaders, I don't think tape will matter unless you just want to minimize the floppiness. These guys carry some hardware that might fit your boat and stabilize the spreaders if you are looking for it. I don't think it's a problem though if they are tight when upright.
http://www.rigrite.com/Spars/SparParts/Spreaders.html
http://www.rigrite.com/Spars/SparParts/Spreaders.html