Chrysler Sailors Forum

My boat came with a set of standing rigging all coiled up and zip tied. A couple airfoil spreaders were included, but no bounting brackets. I canabalized some Dwyer brackets but am not thrilled with the result.

It looks like what I want are the medium size Dwyer spreaders due to the lenngth I need, but the mounts come in 0, 5, and 10 degree rakes. I'm guessing zero is the correct answer because the stock spreaders are round tubes with a base mounted flat onto the mast. I'd be interested to see what you guys have since I want to order right away!

Thanks
Paul

The OEM spreaders were round, straight out the side of mast and tilted slightly upward.

Upward?? Thanks, Bill. I would have missed that!

Paul

Paul...take a look at the rigging instructions on the documents page...I believe they say to install spreaders with the tilt upward...I am not sure how many degrees it is but it isn't much. I'll try to remember to put one on my mast and get a rough measurement for you.

Paul...OEM spreaders are round aluminum tubing...7/8 inch diameter...1/16 inch wall thickness...28 inches long...upward rake approximately 4 or 5 degrees by eyeball and protractor...hope this helps.

The spreader bases are solid aluminum castings and the spreader arms slide over the rod that protrudes from the base.

Thanks Bill! Great info and the new spreaders & bases are now on order!

Paul