It's under control.  Jose is the expert in this matter of why two wrongs 
don't make a right (correct) angle.

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On 4/28/20 4:52 PM, Michael D. Weisner wrote:
> I think that they are more than just washers.  I think that they are machined to follow the curve of the mast, providing a perpendicular attachment point for the spreaders.
>
> Your best bet is to contact Stan at General Boats.  Hey Stan, are you listening?
>
> Mike
> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> Nissequogue River, NY
> I’d rather be sailing :~)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Rick Lange
> Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 3:38 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] spreaders
>
> Jose,
>
> It is time to go to the hardware store and get some new nylon washers.
>
> Regards,
>
> Rick Lange
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 1:53 PM jose <jose.faraldo at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all
>>
>> I've got another question for da list... Today I was checking out the
>> spreaders and noticed some kind of bushing/gasket/ring-like objects
>> wedged between the shroud plates and the mast - please see photos
>> attached. One of them is very degraded and only a fragment remains.
>>
>> Does anyone know what this thing is called, what it is for, and where
>> I can find a replacement?
>>
>> Thanks - and stay safe out there!
>>
>> Jose
>>