[C38] Spreaders Question

[Tom T.]

I think monel wire may be the preferred method of seizing the shrouds to
the spreaders but I took a different approach.

I used stainless steel hose clamps and it's worked fine for a dozen years
with no signs of corrosion.

Tom Troncalli
The Renata #95
St. Pete, Fla



> [Original Message]
> From: Rich West <rw at idea-asylum.com>
> To: Catalina 38 Listserve <Listserve at catalina38.org>
> Date: 11/27/2005 6:28:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [C38] Spreaders Question
>
> If I remember correctly, mine are seized to the shroud with heavy twine.
> They are pretty secure and it really takes some force to move them up or
> down.  I don't know if I'd use monel.  I'd be afraid that it might cause
> crevice corrosion in the SS wire.  On the other hand, maybe the twine on
> mine holds moisture and will also cause problems?
>
> Rich on Legacy
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Listserve-bounces at catalina38.org
> [mailto:Listserve-bounces at catalina38.org]On Behalf Of Max Soto
> Sent: Sunday, November 27, 2005 12:21 PM
> To: Listserve at catalina38.org
> Subject: [C38] Spreaders Question
>
>
> Hi everybody,
>
> While I was up the mast replacing my standing rigging, I noticed that the
> spreaders have some up and down play, and that they are kept in the right
> angle just by the tension on the wires.
> My quetion is:
>                   Should I put some monel wire on every spreader tip to
hold
> them in place, or should I leave them alone?????
>
> Thanks
>
>
> Max Soto
> C38 #198 ESTANCIA
> Puntarenas, Costa Rica
>
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