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sailortonyb Allied Mis

sailortonyb Allied Mis

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Jun 12, 2004
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Allied Mistress 39 Ketch Kemah,Tx.
I need to replace my spreader tips. I have a new set of rubber ones that go over the end of the spreader and over and around my shrouds( basically, the rubber tip is split in half lengthwise). I figure the best way to do this is to 'serve' them. Any other suggestions as to how to put them on? These are the ones i intend to use, so please dont tell me about wheels. Thanks in advance. Tony B
 
Paul Akers

Paul Akers

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Dec 3, 2003
2,101
Hunter Legend 37 Portsmouth, RI
Sailortonyb?

Can you post a picture of them? I had my mast pulled this year and need to replace the boots also. They seem to be described by you. I have had a problem finding that type, though. I need two different sized pairs (2 sets of spreaders) about 2-1/2" and about 4". I still have the old ones. They have two holes on each side (for the shrouds) and are split from the hole to the inside edge of the shroud cap in order to slide them over the spreader like a shroud cap. They were taped around the spreader and on to the inside edge of the cap to hold them in place (several wraps). I once had them inspected and the rigger replaced the white rigging tape that held them in place. Contact me thru this site if you have questions or need a picture.
 
NYSail

NYSail

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Jan 6, 2006
3,136
Beneteau 423 Mt. Sinai, NY
serve them?

I am not sure I understand......I had the same boots on my old boat, bought through West marine. I replaced them when I hauled for winter and mast was taken down.
 
Paul Akers

Paul Akers

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Dec 3, 2003
2,101
Hunter Legend 37 Portsmouth, RI
NYSail?

I haven't seen them Online or in the WM catalog. They are not the same kind that are shown when you do a search. These are for double shrouds and are more like end caps.
 
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Moody Buccaneer

Those are Isomat Spreader Boots

The white plastic caps with holes for two shrouds fit Isomat spreaders. I've never seen them at WM. Call your local rigging shop. Tony, No need to serve them with small stuff (too tight and it cuts the rubber). We use 3M PVC electrical tape, sticks well and lasts for a year or two. Randy
 
NautiDuck

NautiDuck

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Jun 3, 2004
730
Catalina 250 Wing Keel Eugene, OR
Use Wheels ;-)

Much easier and more effective. Plus those rubber spreader tips don't last long.
 
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Alex

Isomat boot

You may want to check with Peter at Holland Marine Products. He's got lots of those hard to find stuff. I think they bought all the spare parts from C&C and CS when the makers went under. http://www.hollandmarine.com/
 
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Bob7291

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May 24, 2004
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Ericson E-23 Smith Mt. Lake
I like 'em

I use them with a wheel above the rubber. One tip - wrap them with rigger's tape. If you tape the entire cover, the tape will deteriorate in a year, but the cover will stay nice - then you can tape it again the next year. Leave some gaps so air can get in and water can drain out.
 
Joe

Joe

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Jun 1, 2004
8,171
Catalina 27 Mission Bay, San Diego
no rubber for me...

I replaced those tee shaped rubber spreader boots about 5 years ago with the canvas covered pads that buckle to the ends of the spreaders. Absolutely no problems with durability, don't trap water and they look okay too. No need to tape or zip lock either. http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|118|107602|297680&id=214174
 
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Rick

Aerodynamic spreaders

Most spreader boots are designed for round spreaders. What manufacturer produces boots for aerodynamic spreaders? Who sells them?
 
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