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Spars, Rigging, and Hardware for SailboatsRig-Rite, Inc. |
Wood Spreaders & Hardware |
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Spars, Rigging, and Hardware for SailboatsRig-Rite, Inc. |
Wood Spreaders & Hardware |
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Wood Spreaders were not uncommon on production boats even into the 1970's. Although
Rig-Rite no longer makes Wood Spreaders we do make Replacements for them using a suitably
sized Aluminum Airfoil Section. Spreaders are available on a semi-custom basis, the only
difficulty being the manufacture of special inboard ends to fit existing Spreader Bases.
If your inboard ends are listed below, identify them - that solves half of the equation.
Available in straight or Tapered versions with a variety of tips. To get a Quote on
Replacement Spreaders we'll need a sketch of existing Spreaders with all critical
dimensions and boat details. |
| Wood Spreader Hardware Although Rig-Rite no longer makes Wood Spreaders we still supply hardware used with them. |
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| Spreader Tips for Wood Spreaders | |
| Aluminum Tip Strap for Wood Spreaders: PP 10083A: Aluminum Spreader Tip Strap for Wood Spreader. Strap (3/4" x 1/8") is formed to fit typical wooden Spreader tip configuration, and shrouds up to 5/16" (8mm). Clear anodized Aluminum Tip Strap is 2 3/4" long and formed at (maximum) 1 1/2" wide (inboard), but can be spread to accommodate wider Spreaders. Tip Strap is normally attached with thru-bolts or rivets and has (2) 3/16" holes for attachment to Spreader, holes on other side are drilled through after fitting Strap to Spreader. PY12/10083
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SS Tip Strap for Wood Spreaders: PP 10083S: Stainless Steel Spreader Tip Strap for Wood Spreader. Strap (3/4" x 1/16") is formed to fit typical wooden Spreader tip configuration, and shrouds up to 3/8" (10mm). SS Tip Strap is 2 1/2" long and formed at (maximum) 1 1/2" wide (inboard), but is highly flexible and can easily be spread to accommodate wider Spreaders. Tip Strap is normally attached with thru-bolts or rivets and has no mounting holes, holes are drilled through after fitting Strap to Spreader. PY12
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Bronze Tip Casting for Wood Spreaders - #2: Mer 559B-2: Original Merriman #2 Bronze Spreader Tip for Wood Spreader. Cast Bronze Tip is 2 1/4" long x 3/4" thick x (maximum) 1 1/2" wide and has holes for seizing wire. Interior where wood Spreader seats is 3/4" wide at tip, 1" wide at base x 1 1/2" long. #2 Bronze Tip has (2) 1/8" holes for attachment with thru-bolts or rivets and is suitable for shrouds up to 1/4".
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Bronze Tip Casting for Wood Spreaders - #3: Mer 559B-3: Original Merriman #3 Bronze Spreader Tip for Wood Spreader. Cast Bronze Tip 3 5/8" long x 1 1/4" thick x (maximum) 2 1/4" wide and has holes for seizing wire. Interior where wood Spreader seats is 1 1/2" wide at tip, 1 3/4" wide at base x 3" long. #3 Bronze Tip has (2) 3/16" holes for attachment with thru-bolts or rivets and is suitable for shrouds up to 7/16".
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SS Channel End for Wood Spreaders: PP 10242: Stainless Steel Spreader Inboard End Cap is used to reinforce heavily loaded Inboard end where Wood Spreaders attach to mast bracket. Formed SS channel is 2 7/8" wide x 1 1/2" high (1 1/4" ID) and attaches to mast bracket with (2) 1/4" bolts or Pins on 2" centers, 3/4" from inboard wood end. Rectangular wood Spreader fits inside channel and is attached to channel with (2) 3/16" screws. As used on Pearson 35, and others.
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Aluminum Inboard Box End for Wood Spreaders: PP 11087: Aluminum Box End is used to reinforce heavily loaded Inboard end where Wood Spreaders attach to mast bracket. Hollow Extruded Aluminum box is 3" wide x 1 1/2" high x 5 1/2" long, and attaches to mast bracket with (2) 3/8" bolts or Pins on 1 3/4" centers, 7/8" from inboard end. Rectangular wood Spreader fits inside Box and is attached to Box with (3) 1/4" bolts. As used on Pearson 30 and a variety of others.
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SS Inboard Box End for Wood Spreaders: PP 09072: Stainless Steel Box End is used to reinforce heavily loaded Inboard end where Wood Spreaders attach to mast bracket. Welded SS box is 3" wide x 1 1/4" high x 4 1/2" long, and attaches to mast bracket with (2) 3/8" bolts or Pins on 2" centers, 3/4" from inboard end. Rectangular wood Spreader fits inside Box and is attached to Box with (2) 1/4" bolts. As used on a variety of Pearson Yachts, including Vanguard 32, Pearson 35, and others. |
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