Spreader Tip Corrosion

[cvondo]

hello, i am replacing my standing rigging and would like a way to isolate the stainless wire from the aluminum spreader to prevent the corrosion. thanks chris

[FloridaWriter]

I isolate the steel shroud from the aluminum spreader tip by wrapping the area of the shroud in a thin length of Teflon sheeting. I secure the shroud to the spreader tip with an Amsteel lashing line instead of Monel wire, and I leave the area open instead of covering it with a boot and use a roller above the tip attached to the shroud to protect the genoa from chafe.