What's the Deal With SPREADERS? | Sailing Wisdom

Ever wonder why sailboats have spreaders? And why some have many while others only have one? In this video, Herby and Maddie explain what spreaders are for and how they work. They also go into detail about keel stepped vs deck stepped masts, as well as typical single and double spreader setups. #sailboat #rigging #riggingdoctor Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/riggingdoctor Shirts: https://teespring.com/stores/rigging-doctor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riggingdoctor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwisdom Website: https://www.riggingdoctor.com Paintings: artisticeyestudio@gmail.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/riggingdoctor Hotel Booking: https://travelgnu.com/author/rigging-doctor Thanks to our sponsors: Audible: https://www.audibletrial.com/RiggingDoctor Sun Oven: https://www.sunoven.com/riggingdoctor Aleader Watershoes: https://amzn.to/2FnSKMe Our Camera Gear: GoPro Hero 5: https://amzn.to/2OKJC3D GoPro Hero 7: https://amzn.to/2DooGgR GoPro Mount: https://amzn.to/2ONdixg Drone DJI Spark: https://amzn.to/2OQlDQC Cruising Equipment: Electric Motor QT20 by Electric Yacht: https://electricyachtpacific.com/ Monitor Windvane by Scanmar International: https://www.scanmarinternational.com Mantus Anchor: https://amzn.to/2DIE20E Cordless Power Drill: https://amzn.to/2OPXolW Honda Generator: https://amzn.to/2FpNhEW 50 Watt Solar Panels: https://amzn.to/2C8L90t 100 Watt Flexible Solar Panels: https://amzn.to/2Py0f36 12 volt Solar Charge Controller: https://amzn.to/2QFnF7T 48 volt Solar Charge Controller: https://amzn.to/2RSRvWX Battery Wish List: Battle Born Lithium Batteries: https://amzn.to/2TfdpoP