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Spreader tips

Hi friends,

I did a search but came up blank . . . One of my spreader tips fell off; can't see 'em onCtalina Direct or the factory site, any leads on source or installation instructions?

Thanks

Nick

Nick Tonkin
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*Former* owner, C36 tr/fk #255, Santa Barbara, CA

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The only 'tip' (no pun intended) I can mention is the tape. I used 'atomic tape' (silicone sealing tape) and it works great. Other kinds, like rigging tape, may also be fine, but since I used the silicone tape I have not had any ends come loose to flop around.

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1999 Catalina 36 Hull #1777
Std rig; wing keel, M35B, Delta (45#)
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[QUOTE=Channel Islander;10896]Hi friends,

I did a search but came up blank . . . One of my spreader tips fell off; can't see 'em onCtalina Direct or the factory site, any leads on source or installation instructions?
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Nick, do you have a West Marine or Defender catalog on board and at home? They seem to have everything...

Stu Jackson, C34IA Secretary, C34 #224, 1986, SR/FK, M25 engine, Rocna 10 (22#)

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Yeah Stu, I have the catalog on board (and the West Marine is at the top of my dock, ~ 175 yds walking, ~ 100 in skiff :) ) . . . since posting I have been advised to just use the generic boots from WM; had thought perhaps a Catalina-specific part was called for. Rigger suggests zip-tying the boots on and taping over the ties. Nice to know; maybe the Turkey weekend trip can be salvaged!

Thanks!

- nick

Nick Tonkin
*Former* Website Administrator, C36/375IA
*Former* owner, C36 tr/fk #255, Santa Barbara, CA

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