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Ariel Association => Technical => Topic started by: Gerry Walsh on March 25, 2004, 09:41:51 PM

Title: spreader base
Post by: Gerry Walsh on March 25, 2004, 09:41:51 PM
Our boat suffered "snow damage" this year. One of the spreader bases broke with the weight of the snow load on the cover in the wrong spot . Boat should have been in Carribean during that time  to avoid such silly setbacks but reguardless, I am looking for a source  to purchase a set ,2 is better than 1 right? If anyone knows the answer to this I would appreciate any info . If not, I will assualt my machine shop friends which may not be when done with this task ...........GW
Title: spreader base
Post by: Jim Wiles on March 25, 2004, 10:35:47 PM
D&R Marine, 14 Water St., Assonet, MA. 02702
   508-644-3001  have had them.  I ordered a pair in November 2003.
   Good luck Gerry,
  Jim
Title: spreader base
Post by: Gerry Walsh on March 26, 2004, 04:59:43 PM
Thanks Jim , I am on the phone as I type ! Have a good season.:)
Title: Alternative - have it "welded"
Post by: drm901 on April 05, 2004, 08:59:24 AM
A few years ago, I made the same mistate.  Took it to a local welding shop.  For $10-15 he helearc'ed (the aluminum equivalent of welding) it and even added a powder paint coat to it.  Stronger than original.
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