• New spreader extrusion with a closer tolerance to the stainless tongue due to reinforcing ribs inside.

• The new airfoil spreader is the same size and shape on the outside as the original.

• A new spreader brackets slides inside of the new spreader shape.

• The new bracket’s hole pattern matches the original hole pattern in the mast.

• The weld bead securing the tongue to the plate stands proud of the plate.

• If you want the inboard end of the spreader to fit flat against the bracket, you might decide to relieve the inside of the inboard end of the spreader slightly by hand to accommodate the weld. Use fine rattail and half round files to relieve the inside edge of the spreader if desired.

• Other customers will likely choose to simply let the inboard end of the spreader rest against the weld. The choice is yours.

• Your approach to the above will effect how far onto the tongue the spreader will fit

• Rather than adding labor to accomplish this hand work, we decided to minimize expense for you by allowing you to decide which approach to take.

• We have not drilled the spreader tongue to accommodate your choice. Drill the hole per your requirement based on your decision above.

1) Early spreader design included a plastic spreader end cap inserted into the open outboard end of the spreader. The plastic cap has been eliminated due to frequent failure.

2) In 2010 Catalina started supplying their boats with Seldén masts and standing rigging. The current production Capri 18 (hulls 743 and up) and Capri 22 (hulls 1259 and up) are now equipped with Seldén rigs. These boats require different mast fittings. If your boat has a Seldén rig, call our Technical Support at 916/843-1971 for assistance.