Spreader poles

[Before the Bell]

I am new to larger boats, (day sailor) and are unfamiliar with the current boat I am about to launch and step. Do I need a boot at the end of my spreader poles to hold the wire into place? Or does tension hold the wires in their grove? Any help appreciated, thank you.

 

[Steve O.]

tension or u-bolts

boots are only to reduce chafe on the sails.

 

[Ed Hanley14076]

Spreaders

You will probably find a hole through each spreader just inboard of the the shroud, which will allow you to wire the shroud to the spreader.

 

[Calif. Ted]

Probably seized with stainless wire depending

on the boat.

 

[Before the Bell]

Seizing wire

Yes, I was told by the marina when stepping the mast that you must wire the spreader poles over the stays with stainless steel seizing wire just in case the stays "pop-out".