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General Category => U20 Boat Maintenance & Care => Topic started by: Brian Denney on April 03, 2017, 01:15:52 PM

Title: Spreader Mount
Post by: Brian Denney on April 03, 2017, 01:15:52 PM

We have managed to bend the aluminum mount that runs thru the mast that the spreaders attach to. Will it cause any concern simply bending back into place? Obviously this is a pretty important part and breaking it under sail would be a very bad thing. Second question is does anyone know where to source a new one, or will I need to fabricate one myself?
Thanks - Brian

Title: Re: Spreader Mount
Post by: Travis Gregory on April 06, 2017, 03:38:17 AM

My advice would be to check with Ballenger.  http://www.ballengerspars.com

Good luck! 

Title: Re: Spreader Mount
Post by: Brian Denney on April 06, 2017, 12:13:17 PM

Thanks Travis I will take a look. Also I looked at the U20 setup guide and I guess this spreader bar is stainless steel and not aluminum. Perhaps carefully bending back into place would not stress it as much as if it were aluminum.

Title: Re: Spreader Mount
Post by: Don Corey on June 04, 2017, 08:53:34 PM

Sure, the spreader is stainless and can be bent back into shape with no problem, not out flat though.  Each side tips up a few degrees.  Sorry I did not see this post earlier............. Don