New fully adjustable dinghy spreader system from Seldén Mast
by Seldén Masts 9 Aug 2005 12:23 BST
The new fully adjustable dinghy spreader system from Seldén Mast © Seldén Masts
A completely new fully adjustable dinghy spreader system is now available from Seldén Mast. The new assembly enables precise and repeatable spreader angle adjustment - on and off the water - which gives racing sailors the opportunity to quickly and accurately tune the rig to ensure maximum speed in all conditions.
Ergonomic moulded composite thumbscrews provide a comfortable grip for easy angle adjustment, and are handed to provide a logical “turn forward to push forward” control. When lined up with the spreader, they present a sleek, low windage form, for minimum drag. Materials used are all stainless steel and self lubricating composites, for corrosion and trouble free life, and the light weight but sturdy stainless steel bracket incorporates built in dihedral: bisecting the shroud angle above and below spreaders to eliminate “spreader droop”.
Managing director Zeb Elliott has been closely monitoring the development of the new system since he joined the company in 2003: “Beginning with input from top dinghy sailors around the world, we developed a set of criteria for our designers designed to excite even the most critical. I’m delighted that the new design answers all their requirements; and more!”
One of the first to test the new system was Andreas Kosmetropolos; two times 470 world champion: “Once again when we all believed that nothing has left to be improved, Selden made another step and definitely improved the spreader & spreader bracket system providing correct height shroud angle and even more easy spreaders angle adjustment for mast prebend control. Lightweight but strong enough for heavy wind and wave condition provides all the gear safety we need at this part to race and win!!”
The ultimate bracket will fit new masts from Seldén Kappa, Epsilon, and Gamma sections. It will be available on masts ordered for delivery from September 2005.
Full details of the ultimate spreader system can be found on the Seldén website