[Rhodes22-list] What's the part called?

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Rob,

It is called the spreader bracket, and this is a problem I have found with mine also.  Elton did not feel that this would be urgent, but I have found the connecting bolt is loose also.  I suspect this distortion around the middle of the bracket has been caused by the mast stepping via the rear lower stays - alot of pressure over many years, especially in the case of a 1976 vintage boat.  The apparent new norm, at least the one used on Elton's Annapolis boat, is a bail on the mast, possibly to avoid 'punishment' of the bracket.

I'd really suggest that other skippers look at their rig related to this issue.  The replacements are about $37.00 each from Dwyer.  I asked Stan for his input/availability in July, but no response.  I don't think he wants to sell these smaller maintenance items.  Just go to the Dwyer website.  Hope this helps.

Chow, 
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Rob Lowe <rlowe at vt.edu>
>Sent: Jan 7, 2008 3:18 PM
>To: Rhodes List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] What's the part called?
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>The "bracket" where the shroud supports fit in (and where the inner stays attach) on my boat somehow got bent.  I'd like to replace them this spring.  My boat is a 1976, any difference between any of the model years that anyone is aware of?  My boat has a standard main if it makes any difference.  Yes, I know to call Rose and talk to her, but I wanted to know what I was asking for before I call.  thanks - rob
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>Rob Lowe
>1976 S/V Getaway
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