DS 1 Spreader question
Posted:
Mon Apr 07, 2025 3:16 pmby BobRichardson
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Good morning.
The spreaders on my DS1 are just not right. What component do I need to buy to replace the wonky eyebolt and electrical tape?
Many thanks,
Robert in Spokane
Re: DS 1 Spreader question
Posted:
Tue Apr 08, 2025 2:40 pmby GreenLake
DR Marine has original spreaders.
However, all a spreader needs to do is keep the shrouds at a predetermined distance. Preferably while not adding a lot of weight. It turns out that for some models of DS, the factory original spreaders are a bit weak - not along the length, but at the attachment points. I had one break, got a replacement, only to have it break again the same way the very first week. Did a jury-rig repair at the dock that has lasted me for a decade.
My tendency would be to advise, as long as they are the correct length, not to mess with a working spreader.
Re: DS 1 Spreader question
Posted:
Wed May 07, 2025 8:03 pmby docperl
Aluminum tubing provides a thicker wall than the spreader. Measure to length, cut a slit in the end to accept the spreader wire and drill 2 small holes for your stainless wire wrap. Complete with electrical tape....I personally use red and green tape for STBD and PRT spreaders.
Q.E.D.