[Rhodes22-list] Spreader bolt / washer - pop top slider pin

[Tom Van Heule]

Same here, seems fine when rigged, by design.

On Wed, May 18, 2022, 3:23 PM Matt Wilson <mwhornblower at gmail.com> wrote:

> On a related topic, how much play should there be in the spreaders when the
> mast is down. Mine seem quite loose when they are down and tend to be
> slightly offset when the mast is raised.
>
> Matt Wilson
> Hornblower II
>
> On Wed, May 18, 2022 at 3:09 PM Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi David,
> >
> > The nylon (white) pieces have not been "deformed". They were manufactured
> > to match the curve of the mast so that the spreader is straight out from
> > the mast, not swept back. They actually look fine. Why do you want to
> > replace them?
> >
> > To replace the bolt, tapered shim, washer, etc., you need access to the
> > inside of the mast. The mast must be lowered and the IMF removed (slid
> out
> > the bottom). An open end box wrench is needed inside and a deep socket
> > wrench inside the 1" tube into which the spreader is inserted.
> >
> > I am not sure what "pin" you need. I attached a picture (look all the way
> > down to the bottom of the email to find the link to the image). If this
> is
> > what you are looking for, you should speak to Stan at General Boats (or
> > Charles) for the replacement parts. Replacement will also require
> lowering
> > the mast as the components are inserted from the bottom.
> >
> > Mike
> > s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> > Nissequogue River, NY
> > I’d rather be sailing :~)
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> > DAVID BERG via Rhodes22-list
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 2:53 PM
> > To: 'Rick Lange' <sloopblueheron at gmail.com>; 'The Rhodes 22 Email List'
> <
> > rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Spreader bolt / washer - pop top slider pin
> >
> > Rick,
> >
> >
> >
> > I’ve seen that answer here before, but it doesn’t seem correct! Perhaps.
> > Does the IMF have to come out to replace them?
> >
> >
> >
> > Dave
> >
> >
> >
> > From: Rick Lange <sloopblueheron at gmail.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 1:50 PM
> > To: DAVID BERG <davidmberg at mac.com>; The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> > rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Spreader bolt / washer - pop top slider pin
> >
> >  Hi David,
> >
> >  Your washers are "tapered" because they have been deformed.  Any
> hardware
> > store has nylon replacements.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Rick Lange
> >
> > On Wed, May 18, 2022 at 2:46 PM DAVID BERG via Rhodes22-list <
> > rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org <mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> > wrote:
> >
> > Good afternoon,
> >
> > I need to replace the tapered washers and possibly the bolts for my
> > spreaders. I only inspected briefly, and in the rain, but it appears that
> > the IMF must be removed to do this work. I'm assuming these are Dwyer
> > parts.
> >
> > I also need a new spring detent pin, or whatever you call the thing that
> > releases the pop top carriage (or the boom carriage for that matter).
> >
> > Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > David Berg
> > Blue Loon
> > Minneapolis
> >
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