[Rhodes22-list] Attach pully to spreader arm ??

[Michael D. Weisner]

Hank & Ed,

Hank: Yes, the clamp can be opened and reassembled.  The only problem is 
that some folks may bend the clamp in an attempt to open it wide enough, 
putting a kink in the band.  Also, I have seen clamps damaged when the screw 
cuts into the band when attempting to rethread during reassembly.  I thought 
that the cotter pin was the simplest and most foolproof solution (that's why 
I didn't advocate removing the shroud side.)

Ed: Twist-tie?  Surely you jest!  They rust, leave marks, etc.  But, you got 
me to thinking.  Why not use a Tywrap or two?  This is even easier that a 
hose clamp, although nowhere near as strong (just add a few more) or durable 
(replace Tywrap(s) every season.)

Mike
s/v Shanghai'd Summer ('81)
Nissequogue River, NY


From: "Hank" <hnw555 at gmail.com>Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 9:17 AM
> Mike,
>
> Why remove the spreader?  The clamp can be opened and put around the
> spreader and then threaded back together.
>
> Hank
>
>
> On 4/21/08, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com> wrote:
>>
>> Rory,
>>
>> Have you tried a stainless steel hose clamp?  The spreader can be removed
>> from the mast with a single cotter pin and the clamp placed over the bar.
>> Replace the cotter pin and use the clamp to hold a shackle and sheave to
>> the
>> bar.  I think that you will need a 1-1/4" diameter clamp (from memory) 
>> but
>> please measure the spreader diameter and the shackle that you will use.
>>
>> Mike
>> s/v Shanghaid'd Summer ('81)
>>       Nissequogue River, NY
>>
>> From: "R Orkin" <roryorkin at verizon.net>Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 7:09
>> PM
>> >
>> > I was thinking about attaching a pully to the spreader arm. The object
>> > would
>> > be to have a way to haul a light up a bit in order to get some light
>> over
>> > the cockpit at night. Any thoughts on how to attach this ??
>> > I am reluctant to drill the  spreader arm. If anyone has drilled it,
>> > please
>> > let me know.. Thanks
>> >          Rory
>> >
>> > -----
>> > Rory Orkin
>> > Tilghman, Md
>> > 2000 Recycled  Rhodes 22
>> > Duet ll
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