spreader boots
spreader boots
Hi All,
Could anyone tell me what size of spreader boots do I require.
Regards David.
Could anyone tell me what size of spreader boots do I require.
Regards David.
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Hi,...I think most people end up using tape,!! The white plastic ones wear through quickly as the mast is raised and lowered to avoid bridges (in norfolk anyway) They only hold the cable in place,and help to reduce wear on the end of the spreader. regards mike in windy norfolk
spreader boots
Hi Mike,
Thanks for that, as i wont be lowering the mast much i thought that i would put on the plastic boots as it seemed a more secure fitting.
Regards David.
Thanks for that, as i wont be lowering the mast much i thought that i would put on the plastic boots as it seemed a more secure fitting.
Regards David.
spreader boots
Hi,
Yes I am with Mike on this, Duck tape. ;0)
Pauline
Sep 3, 2009 11:52:09 AM, forum-rigging@swift18.org (forum-rigging@swift18.org) wrote:
Yes I am with Mike on this, Duck tape. ;0)
Pauline
Sep 3, 2009 11:52:09 AM, forum-rigging@swift18.org (forum-rigging@swift18.org) wrote:
Post generated using Mail2Forum (http://www.mail2forum.com)Hi Mike,
Thanks for that, as i wont be lowering the mast much i thought that i would put on the plastic boots as it seemed a more secure fitting.
Regards David.
spreader boots
Well yes, the Duck tape works for me. I put quite a lot on and take it round the ourside of the shroud as well as around the spreader and in the groove. It acts as a binding as much as a padding and stays on .
Pauline
Sep 4, 2009 12:27:44 AM, forum-rigging@swift18.org (forum-rigging@swift18.org) wrote:
Pauline
Sep 4, 2009 12:27:44 AM, forum-rigging@swift18.org (forum-rigging@swift18.org) wrote:
Post generated using Mail2Forum (http://www.mail2forum.com)Any tape that I stick on seems to come off after about one days sailing. I tried using the stuff supposedly sold for the job but it wasn't any better. Can anyone suggest a brands known to work?