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Spreader Tips - Should the shrouds be locked in place or relatively lo

Today, 03:00 AM

Hi all,

I have a very simple rig. One set of well swept back spreaders. One set of uppers & one set of lowers shrouds. I just replaced my shrouds and found that the end of my spreaders has a piece that bolts down to the spreader it self and has the ability to lock down the upper shroud in the spreader.

So, how tight should the spreader end cap be? I can readily lock the shroud pending the torque applied to the bolts. BTW, 5/16" or 8mm 1x19 wire.

Thanks in advance for any advice...

Below waterline fairing compound, easy to sand, quick to set up?

26 February 2013 - 04:41 PM

Hi all,
I'm seeking advice for the best and easiest to sand fairing filler for below the waterline.
I've got my hull, all 300 sq ft of wetted surface, down to the original gel coat. There are some areas where the gel coat has small voids from sanding and aggressive barrier coat removal. BTW, as there are some exposed pits or small raw areas of exposed fiberglass, should I first wet out these areas with something prior to squeeging fairing compound over the entire hull? The original gel coat doesn't appear to have ever been faired so as to achieve a racing bottom. So far, I've been working outdoors (Chicago 23-40 degrees F). I may get to bring the boat indoors to a heated area in March for fairing and barrier coat work. Is the 3M Marine Premium Vinylester Filler the way to go or should I consider an epoxy based filler like the Interlux InterProtect Watertite Epoxy Filler. I'm seeking a filler that's not going to be impossible to sand and that won't take forever.
After achieving a smooth fair bottom I'm planning on applying Interprotect 2000E. Then I may go back to VC17 or maybe VC offshore.
Thanks in advance for your advice.
Ben