Spreader base bracket for E27 HELP!

[ShelleyG]

HI, everyone. I am in need of a spreader base bracket, (Port side) broke mine a couple days ago while climbing to install a windex.
So far i have had no luck in finding this piece anywhere, places i have called are pacific seacfraft, RigRight, LeFiell manufacturing.
Any help or sugestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks and in advanced.

Michelle
E27 Cloud Croft
Boston, MA

 

[rssailor]

Spreader bracket

You might want to contact seth on this site as he used to work for ericson and might be able to help you. Otherwise find a good marine metal shop and have them duplicate the old one twice as if one broke the other can't be far behind. I had to have mine rewelded as one cracked, but mine are stainless and yours are aluminum. Ryan

 

[mdgann]

spreader base

Two years ago I had the same experience with my E23. I am told that they used the same mast extrusion for E23, E25 and the E27. I searched high and low for about 6 months trying to find a replacement. Many suggested that I go with a round tube set of new spreaders. I like the airfoil shaped ones too much. I have given up and fabricated a starboard spreader base out of steel and have been using it ever since. I have also contemplated casting my own using the old one glued together for a pattern. If you have any luck finding a source, I would really like to hear about it. If I ever am successful in casting one, I will post it here. Good luck in your search.