spreader end replacement '85 Sirius 21

[Harry Joe]

The polymer end of my 1" round aluminum spreader has broken. I would epoxy it but have not had great success glueing nylon-like plastics. Are replacements still available, any more common boats that used the same part? I can't seem to find any on the internet. We've had her since new with few issues.
Thanks for any help.
Harry

 

[Tom Hoffman]

look for spreader boots.

Here is a link.

http://www.google.com/search?client...or+sailboats&sourceid=opera&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

 

[Barnacle Bill]

Can you take a picture of the good/other side - spreader and end so we can see what you are trying to match?

 

[Harry Joe]

Thanks for your quick responses Tom & Bill.
Here's a shot of the broken spreader cap. As you can see part of it is still inside the spreader. Because the Sirius is a trailerable it is important that the new cap also be able to capture the stay so that it remains with the spreader & slides on the stay as the mast is lowered & raised. This must have been an off-the-shelf part in the summer of '85. There may be other boats with more production volume than the Sirius that are still be making parts available now.
Thanks, Harry

 

[Steve Dion]

Harry:

Contact Rig-Rite ( http://rigrite.com/ )

 

[Fred Villiard]

Whatt is the spreader id? The pics look like the same as on my m25, if the id is the same I have a couple of extra and could send you one.

Fred Villiard

 

[LloydB]

Spreader Tip

I found this at (bwyachats) as it looks similar to yours it may work for you. I had been looking for one myself but couldn't find it using 'spreader' or 'end' or 'clamp' as part of its expected name. So far I have not reverted to "thingy" but I seem to be getting closer as time goes on.
Rigging 3204-110 SPREADER TIP, METAL--THIS IS A DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR NEWER BOATS WITH ALUMINUM SPREADER TIPS AND AN UPGRADE FOR OLDER BOATS WITH THE EASILY DAMAGED PLASTIC TIPS. COMES WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR RETROFITTING OLDER BOATS.
Kit Contents: SPREADER TIP WITH 10-32 X 1 1/4" ATTACHMENT BOLT AND NYLOCK NUT.

 

[Barnacle Bill]

I was going to say it looks like the same spreader tip used on MacGregors.

 

[finding41]

I found this at (bwyachats) as it looks similar to yours it may work for you. I had been looking for one myself but couldn't find it using 'spreader' or 'end' or 'clamp' as part of its expected name. So far I have not reverted to "thingy" but I seem to be getting closer as time goes on.
Rigging 3204-110 SPREADER TIP, METAL--THIS IS A DIRECT REPLACEMENT FOR NEWER BOATS WITH ALUMINUM SPREADER TIPS AND AN UPGRADE FOR OLDER BOATS WITH THE EASILY DAMAGED PLASTIC TIPS. COMES WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR RETROFITTING OLDER BOATS.
Kit Contents: SPREADER TIP WITH 10-32 X 1 1/4" ATTACHMENT BOLT AND NYLOCK NUT.

Yep that looks like what I need two. The alternative is the whole spreader..
3201-1V0

SPREADER WITH TIP, 36 INCH
Notes: FITS ALL BOATS BEFORE 1995 26X EXCEPT V21 & V17.

 

[Crazy Dave Condon]

+
just a thought. Look at Dwyer Mast site as that might be the builder of your mast and spreader by chance. They are on line.

dave condon

 

[Harry Joe]

Thanks everyone! I've bitten the bullet & epoxied the pieces together--it can be reversed if I find a part. I'm going to try it in the spring to see if it holds up.
Fred, that's a very generous offer; the ID is ~15/16". I'm going to stop at some boat yards that sell/service MacGregors in larger coastal cities in my travels this winter.
BTW, I've just had 2 new aluminum rudder stock plates fabricated--the ones that capture the kick up rudder. The others were worn badly by rubbing on the P. mahogany rudder over the years. I have Truant on a mooring in water so shallow that I have keep it kicked-up as it's too heavy to ship & unship each time I sail. The lake (Michigan) level is lower than it's ever been since recordings began!
Thanks, Harry

 

[Fred Villiard]

Harry, over the week end I'll check the dia and if they will fit they are yours.

Fred Villiard

 

[Doc_holiday]

I have 2 mac spreaders. Let me look at them tomorrow.

 

[Fred Villiard]

Harry, if you pm me with your shipping address I' send you two anodized aluminum ones that should fit.

Fred Villiard