[C38] Spreader Problem / Sail Re Cut

[Mark Lewis]

Mark,

It's likely that your spreader tips have slid down on the rigging wire.
One of mine was installed backwards and I flipped it around to match the
other.  Your rigging may need tuning?  They should be quite taut.  I had to
use a block and hammer to tap the end of the spreader level again after I
flipped it over.

Mark
#6 Bluewater

On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 9:11 AM, Mark O'Dell <mixedbusinesscontact at gmail.com
> wrote:

> Hey C38ers...
>
> One for the whole group:
>
> My first row / lower spreaders are angled funny. They are both
> pointing down to the deck enough to be noticeably odd-looking. When I
> got the boat the port side spreader was angled down slightly, but the
> starboard was fine, now they both seem to have settled at a downward
> angle. Not horrible, but obviously not right.
>
> So.. how to I fix that? And, is there a standard angle at which they
> should be set?
>
> One for the Maryland guys:
>
> I need a recommendation for a loft to repair and re cut my Genoa and a
> jib. My long-time loft has basically gone out of business, and I am
> looking for a new one. I have a radial cut North Sail 150% that needs
> cleaning, repair and needs to be re cut (it's too big up top. can't
> sheet it in enough to get close angle without it resting quite tightly
> on the top spreader.)  I also have a 110% that needs a sacrificial
> furler piece sewn on.
>
> I was spoiled with my old loft... his prices were unheard of. Now I'm
> scared to shop around. Anybody out there?
>
> Thanx,
> Mark O'
> #230 Momentous
> Baltimore, MD
>
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