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

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Rob,
Be sure to specify it for the R22.  They then supply the bracket with a plastic 'insert' which threads onto the bolt on the inside of each bracket in order to orient the spreader.  I'm considering using a bail on the mast  for future stepping activity.
Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Rob Lowe <rlowe at vt.edu>
>Sent: Jan 9, 2008 10:24 AM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] What's the part called?
>
>Art,
>Thanks.  Yeah, I'm pretty sure mine got bent when we were rising the mast,
>somehow the stays got twisted and grabbed on something and bent the bracket.
>And I've got a 1976 vintage boat too which I'm sure has seen it's share of
>abuse.  The bolt wasn't loose, but it does take a deep socket to get it
>apart.  If Stan's not interested in selling these, I can get them from
>Dwyermast as you suggest.  Looks like style D at $38.80 each are correct.
>And thanks for this site, I'm bookmarking it for future use. - rob
>
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Arthur H. Czerwonky" <czerwonky at earthlink.net>
>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 5:43 PM
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] What's the part called?
>
>
>> 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?
>> >
>> >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
>> >
>> >Rob Lowe
>> >1976 S/V Getaway
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