I this winter removed my under deck "spreader bars" that spread the weight
from the shrouds.
I did this as I started to get white dust appear on the book shelf area.
Although they looked good on the under side, when I eventually got them out
it was obvious there was some corrosion and the holes had enlarged
considerably.
I therefore, not only changed the deck fittings, ie U bolts but cleaned up
and then added some extra backing to spread the load again. I can now be
confident that the deck fittings will not pull through the deck on a windy
night.
Check for white dust on the book shelves !!!
Happy sailing
Tim - Xiphion Vega 1209 (1972)
Tim Buckley
Shipshape Services Ltd.
Tel: 023 92 466 277
Fax: 023 92 466 249
Mobile: 07866 622466
www.shipshapeservices.co.uk
This e-mail and any attachment is intended for the named addressee(s)
only, or a person authorised to receive it on their behalf. The content
should be treated as confidential and the recipient may not disclose this
message or any attachment to anyone else without authorisation. Unauthorised
use, copying or disclosure may be unlawful. If this transmission is received
in error please notify the sender immediately and delete this message from
your e-mail system. Any view expressed by the sender of this message or any
attachment may be personal and may not represent the view held by the
Company.
Shipshape Services Limited (Company Number 4966209) with its registered
office at Sparkes Marina, Wittering Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire, PO11
9SR England
