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JimB517
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Initially Posted - 03/17/2004 : 15:25:50

OK, they arrived with a simple diagram. What do I do and how do you put in the compression posts?

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Buzz Maring
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Response Posted - 03/17/2004 : 15:50:30

Hi Jim,

Here are a couple of threads from the archives ... 'hope this helps:

[url="http://www.catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=3187&SearchTerms=spreader"]Spreader Bracket Replacement[/url]

[url="http://www.catalina25-250.org/forum/topic.asp?ARCHIVE=true&TOPIC_ID=3618&SearchTerms=spreader"]Spreader Bracket Replacement 2[/url]

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ClamBeach
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Response Posted - 03/17/2004 : 21:35:16

Only tricky thing about the whole process is getting the compression post in. Rest is trivial.

I put my post in by taking the masthead fitting off. I had a long piece of 1X2 Douglas fir around the ranch. Cut a u-shaped notch in the end to match the diameter of the compression fitting and duct-taped the fitting to the end of the piece of wood. Started exploring my way down the mast... had to pull out once and take a little material off the end of the compression fitting (pipe) where the mast was narrowed a bit.

After some fiddling, I snuck the fitting down in alignment with the holes in the mast for the spreader bracket (had spouse watching for it). Put bolt in place and a few hard yanks/twists on the wood freed up the duct-tape.

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JimB517
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Response Posted - 03/18/2004 : 00:23:18

Thanks, I had no idea it was going to be so difficult. I don't think I can do this with the mast down in the slip. I am going to wait until I haul out this coming winter for bottom painting. The current sockets are not cracked or anything. Karen was just standing on them.

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77Gypsy
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Response Posted - 03/19/2004 : 01:10:43

when i did the upgrade i initially tried to do it myself but then decided to have the boat yard do it. i like doing upgrades but for very crucial upgrades for safety, i'd rather have the pros do it.
i change the oil in my car but would never attempt to change the brakes.

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JimB517
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Response Posted - 03/19/2004 : 13:46:05

Steve - where have you been? We have not heard from you in months.

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77Gypsy
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Response Posted - 03/19/2004 : 15:12:11

with spring approaching, i'm getting back into it. sail talking is too depressing during the winter. it makes winter seem to go by a lot slower.

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