On a related topic, how much play should there be in the spreaders when the mast is down. Mine seem quite loose when they are down and tend to be slightly offset when the mast is raised.

Matt Wilson
Hornblower II

On Wed, May 18, 2022 at 3:09 PM Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
wrote:

> Hi David,
>
> The nylon (white) pieces have not been "deformed". They were manufactured
> to match the curve of the mast so that the spreader is straight out from
> the mast, not swept back. They actually look fine. Why do you want to
> replace them?
>
> To replace the bolt, tapered shim, washer, etc., you need access to the
> inside of the mast. The mast must be lowered and the IMF removed (slid out
> the bottom). An open end box wrench is needed inside and a deep socket
> wrench inside the 1" tube into which the spreader is inserted.
>
> I am not sure what "pin" you need. I attached a picture (look all the way
> down to the bottom of the email to find the link to the image). If this is
> what you are looking for, you should speak to Stan at General Boats (or
> Charles) for the replacement parts. Replacement will also require lowering
> the mast as the components are inserted from the bottom.
>
> 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
> DAVID BERG via Rhodes22-list
> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 2:53 PM
> To: 'Rick Lange' <sloopblueheron at gmail.com>; 'The Rhodes 22 Email List' <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Spreader bolt / washer - pop top slider pin
>
> Rick,
>
>
>
> I’ve seen that answer here before, but it doesn’t seem correct! Perhaps.
> Does the IMF have to come out to replace them?
>
>
>
> Dave
>
>
>
> From: Rick Lange <sloopblueheron at gmail.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2022 1:50 PM
> To: DAVID BERG <davidmberg at mac.com>; The Rhodes 22 Email List <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Spreader bolt / washer - pop top slider pin
>
>  Hi David,
>
>  Your washers are "tapered" because they have been deformed.  Any hardware
> store has nylon replacements.
>
> Regards,
> Rick Lange
>
> On Wed, May 18, 2022 at 2:46 PM DAVID BERG via Rhodes22-list <
> rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org <mailto:rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> > wrote:
>
> Good afternoon,
>
> I need to replace the tapered washers and possibly the bolts for my
> spreaders. I only inspected briefly, and in the rain, but it appears that
> the IMF must be removed to do this work. I'm assuming these are Dwyer
> parts.
>
> I also need a new spring detent pin, or whatever you call the thing that
> releases the pop top carriage (or the boom carriage for that matter).
>
> Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
>
> David Berg
> Blue Loon
> Minneapolis
>
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