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77Gypsy
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Initially Posted - 04/16/2003 :  11:39:57  Show Profile
my mast is down and the spreaders move a bit, of course there isn't any tension on them from the shrouds, is that normal?

Steven de Filippis
78 catalina 25 - Gypsy
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John Mason
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Response Posted - 04/16/2003 :  13:51:53  Show Profile
If you mean they wiggle in their sockets, that shouldn't be a problem. I guess it's really dependent on what your definition of "a bit" is. 1/2" either way - no big deal. 3-4" either way, I'd look at corrosion at the socket and think about replacement.

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77Gypsy
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Response Posted - 04/16/2003 :  16:46:16  Show Profile
yes just about an inch. thanks, i don't have to worry then

Steven de Filippis
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Dave Bristle
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Response Posted - 04/16/2003 :  21:12:36  Show Profile
Do you have the original spreader sockets on the mast? The '78 came with aluminum sockets that are known to crack, and were replaced by stainless sockets in the early 80s. The new ones are available from Catalina Direct. Spreaders take a lot of stress, and a failure can bring the mast down.

Dave Bristle - 1985 C-25 #5032 SR-FK-Dinette-Honda "Passage" in SW CT

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77Gypsy
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Response Posted - 04/17/2003 :  10:43:34  Show Profile
How do i find out if i have the originals or the new replacements. is it obvious? or do i basically have to determine if it's aluminum or steel?

Steven de Filippis
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dlucier
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Response Posted - 04/17/2003 :  11:24:20  Show Profile
Steven.

According to CD, the old aluminum spreader bracket has a triangular shape, whereas the stainless steel bracket is rectangular. In the picture below, you can see the rectangular stainless steel spreader bracket. On the old aluminum bracket, the part where the spreader is inserted into the bracket is shaped like an inverted triangle.

<img src="http://www.catalinadirect.com/images/product%20images/Spreaded%20Bkt%20Prts%20C-27.JPG" border=0>

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