Forward Support Wire; Middle Side Support Wires; Spreader Tubes - MACGREGOR 26 Owner's Instructions Manual

FORWARD SUPPORT WIRE: (FORESTAY)
The forward support wire (23' 5 1/4") is attached to the bot-
tom end of the 1" x 6" stainless straps with a 1/4" x 2" bolt
and lock nut as shown in the Photo 4. Note that a pulley is
mounted on the same bolt. This pulley is used for the rope
that hoists the forward sail. Use a lock nut and run it down
tight.
Photo 4 Forward mast support wire and jib pulley
MIDDLE SIDE SUPPORT WIRES: (LOWER
SHROUDS)
The middle side wires (2 ea, 11' 11 1/2") and spreader U
brackets mount to the 3/8" hole through the mast located 11'
from the bottom of the mast. The assembly is shown in Photo
5. Use a 3/8" x 4" bolt and lock nut. Tighten the nut tight but
not so tight as to deform the mast. The straps that are at-
tached to the U brackets should point about 10 degrees to
the rear of the mast.
Photo 5 Middle side support wires (lower shrouds)

SPREADER TUBES:

Connect the spreader tubes to the U shaped brackets as shown
in Photo 6, using 1/4" x 2" bolts and lock nuts. The nuts go
toward the bottom end of the mast. Run the nuts down just
snug enough so that the spreaders can pivot around the bolt
with a slight amount of friction.
Photo 6 Spreader tube attachment
Connect the spreader tubes to upper mast support wires as
shown in Photo 7.
Photo 7 Spreader tube ends
The end of the spreader tubes should be located as shown in
Drawing 8. The measurement should be taken with the wire
pulled tight. Make sure the spreader end fittings are clamped
securely to the upper wires. Don't tighten the small screws
too tight or the plastic tips may strip.
Drawing 8 Spreader tube ends: wire position