Bent spreader
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Strange
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Bent spreader
I bent a spreader. What is that made of and where do I get some?!
2004 
WindChill
50HP Tohatsu TLDI
WindChill50HP Tohatsu TLDI
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NiceAft
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Re: Bent spreader
What Russ said is what many do. Some even hammer a woooden dowel into the tube for reinforcement. Personally, I have ordered from BWY.
I have reduced my chances to bend spreaders by removing the spreaders while preparing to derig. When getting ready to raise the mast, I reinstall them once the mast has been attached to its base.
Since doing this, I have never bent a spreader. I do keep a spare pair just in case.
I have reduced my chances to bend spreaders by removing the spreaders while preparing to derig. When getting ready to raise the mast, I reinstall them once the mast has been attached to its base.
Since doing this, I have never bent a spreader. I do keep a spare pair just in case.
Ray ~~_/)~~
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Ixneigh
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Re: Bent spreader
You can buy the tubing from ebay. I used titanium tubing for mine. I think it was only about 35 dollars each.
Ix
Ix
"Shoal Idea"
2011 M, white
Tohatsu 20
South Fl.
2011 M, white
Tohatsu 20
South Fl.