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OJ
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Initially Posted - 05/25/2010 :  04:21:56  Show Profile
Anyone done any trial and error on spreader boots for the C25? I'm considering a pair produced by CR Marine.
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triley
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Response Posted - 05/25/2010 :  19:41:57  Show Profile
http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|118|107602|297680&id=1004606

$26.95
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Tom Gauntt
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Response Posted - 05/26/2010 :  09:32:37  Show Profile
Here's what I used from CD:



They are leather and more expensive than the plastic ones. I like the way they look and I think they'll last as long as I have the boat!
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aeckhart
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Response Posted - 05/26/2010 :  11:29:04  Show Profile  Visit aeckhart's Homepage
I remove the spreaders when I store the boat in winter. It would be a major hassle to remove on those threads on the leather boots. They are nice though.

I've been using a pair of rubber boots from WM but they don't have the round type in the correct diameter. Sooooo, I use undersized ones, which have worked reasonably well over the years. They're also easily removed when a store for the winter.
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jerlim
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Response Posted - 05/26/2010 :  17:04:06  Show Profile
hmmm...ours have been held in place w/ self bonding rigging tape for the last 5 years...
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OJ
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Response Posted - 05/26/2010 :  18:43:36  Show Profile
Thank you for all of your replies above.

I talked with Jamestown Distributors about the spreader boots they sell by CR Marine. I wasn't convinced with their size recommendation - so I called the manufacturer. I provided the outer dimension of the spreader tubes (1 1/4") and they recommended the same product number as Jamestown - so (still reluctant) that's what I ordered.
Tonight I unpack the boots and slip them over the tubes and voila, they are too small in diameter - leaving a hefty gap where the two halves are suppose to meet - a fine invitation for bugs IMHO.
Yes, the molds to make these were expensive so yes I can understand why they only produce 3 sizes, BUT, couldn't they do a better job of prescribing the ones they do make?
Perhaps this a simply a case of perfect being the enemy of good.

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Champipple
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Response Posted - 06/02/2010 :  10:06:07  Show Profile  Visit Champipple's Homepage
<blockquote id="quote"><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"><i>Originally posted by Tom Gauntt</i>
<br />Here's what I used from CD:



They are leather and more expensive than the plastic ones. I like the way they look and I think they'll last as long as I have the boat!
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+1 on these.

Though I believe when I got them, they weren't carried by CD. The manufacturer recommended a herringbone stitch. I've done both that and what you see in the picture. The herringbone is a pain, but imo it provides a better closure to keep out the spiders.
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redeye
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Response Posted - 06/02/2010 :  10:23:17  Show Profile
yepper.. I wrapped mine, plastic undersized boots, and I'll wrap them again when I drop the mast next.
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