Isomat BF3 Spreader


BF-3 Standard Spreader Assembly, Complete: BF3SAC-____: Standard BF3 Spreader Assembly is anodized, Tapered, drilled for attachment to standard Cast Spreader Bases, and includes BF3-1K Spreader Tip Assembly. To order: specify maximum tube length, and sweepback angle (if any). Painted finishes are available on special order, specify color. Spreaders are also available cut and drilled to fit Spreader Bars as well, please specify part number of Spreader Bar, below.
BF-3 Standard Spreader Tube Only, Tapered & Drilled: BF3TT-____: For replacement purposes when using original end fittings, BF3 Spreader Tubes are available anodized and Tapered with inboard angles cut, and drilled for attachment to standard Cast Spreader Bases and Tip. To order: specify maximum tube length, and sweepback angle (if any). Painted finishes are available on special order, specify color. Spreader Tubes are also available cut and drilled to fit Spreader Bars as well, please specify part number of Spreader Bar, below.
*BF-3 Spreader Section, Clear Anodized: BF3CA-____:* BF3 Spreader Section is available clear anodized, but without taper or drilling at lengths up to 20'. To order: specify maximum length.

Spreader Tips & Components for BF3 Spreaders
*Spreader Tip Assembly for BF-3 Spreader - Standard: BF3-1K:* Assembly features smooth Outer Tip to capture shrouds, and Inner Tip casting that rests against the Spreader Section and provides a seat for up to 2 shrouds. Kit includes Outer & Inner Tip Castings, Spreader Boot, & screw, for 1 spreader. For use on rigs with Continuous Shrouds up to 8mm (5/16") diameter.
	Outer Tip Casting for BF-3 Spreader: BF3-2: Smooth Outer Tip Casting captures shrouds and fastens to Spreader with (1) #8 SS Screw.
	Inner Tip Casting for BF-3 Spreader: BF3-3: Inner Tip Casting provides seats for 2 shrouds and protects Spreader tube from chafe.
	Spreader Boot for BF-3 Spreader: BF3-4P (pair): White molded vinyl boot protects sails from chafing against Continuous Spreader Tip. Spreader Boots are sold in pairs only.
*Flag Halyard Eye for BF-3 Spreader w/ Continuous Tip: BF3-5C:* Optional SS Flag Halyard Eye fits in slot on underside of Spreader Tip Casting BF3-2, and provides for attachment of Flag halyard with or without a block. For use with Standard (Continuous) Spreader Tips.

J-bolt Type Spreader Tip for BF-3: BF3-ZJ6A: Cast Aluminum Spreader Tip with J-bolt Type Clamp for use with BF-3 Spreader. Includes 6mm J-bolt with locknut, Z-1481A, to capture the shroud. Compact Spreader Tip projects only 7/16" (12mm) from tube end. Z4119I
	J-bolt w/ Locknut for BF-3 Spreader Tip: Z-1481A: SS J-bolt is 2" (50mm) long with a 6mm thread and includes SS locknut. For use with BF3-ZJ6A Spreader Tip.

Discontinuous Spreader Tip for BF-3 Spreader w/ 8mm Pin: BF3-8A: Discontinuous Spreader Tip for BF-3 Spreader w/ 9mm Pin: BF3-9A: Discontinuous Spreader Tip for BF-3 Spreader w/ 10mm Pin: BF3-10A: Discontinuous Spreader Tip for BF-3 Spreader w/ 12mm Pin: BF3-12A: Assembly provides horizontal pin for attachment of Discontinuous Shrouds. Includes anodized cast aluminum tip with horizontal pin and cotter pin. Unit projects (maximum) 1 9/16" (40mm) from end of spreader tube. Slot width (at pin) is 1 3/16" (30mm), pin center is 1" (25mm) from tube end.
	Casting Only for BF-3 Discontinuous Spreader Tip – 8mm: BF3-8: Casting Only for BF-3 Discontinuous Spreader Tip – 9mm: BF3-9: Casting Only for BF-3 Discontinuous Spreader Tip – 10mm: BF3-10: Casting Only for BF-3 Discontinuous Spreader Tip – 12mm: BF3-12:
	As BF3 Discontinuous Spreader Tip Assemblies above, but without pins.
	8mm Pin for BF-3 Discontinuous Spreader Tip: BF3-8P: 9mm Pin for BF-3 Discontinuous Spreader Tip: BF3-9P: 10mm Pin for BF-3 Discontinuous Spreader Tip: BF3-10P: 12mm Pin for BF-3 Discontinuous Spreader Tip: BF3-12P: Pins only for BF3 Standard Single Pin Discontinuous Spreader Tip Assemblies, above. Pins are 55mm (2 3/16") long.
Spreader Boot for BF-3 Discontinuous Spreader Tip: BF3-4DP (pair): White molded vinyl boot protects sails from chafing against Standard Single Pin Discontinuous Spreader Tip, above. Spreader Boots are sold in pairs only.
*Flag Halyard Eye for BF-3 Spreader w/ Discontinuous Tip: BF3-5D:* Optional SS Flag Halyard Eye fits in slot on underside of Discontinuous Spreader Tip Castings BF3-8 through BF3-12, above, and provides for attachment of Flag halyard with or without a block.

Discontinuous Spreader Tip for BF-3 – 8mm/8mm: BF3-Z88A: Discontinuous Spreader Tip for BF-3 – 10mm/8mm: BF3-Z108A: Discontinuous Spreader Tip for BF-3 – 12mm/8mm: BF3-Z128A: Discontinuous Spreader Tip for BF-3 – 10mm/10mm: BF3-Z1010A: Discontinuous Spreader Tip for BF-3 – 12mm/10mm: BF3-Z1210A: Cast aluminum Dual Pin Spreader Tip for BF3 incorporates an 8, 10, or 12mm Pin outboard for the main shrouds, and an 8 or 10mm inboard Pin for intermediate shrouds. Unit projects (maximum) 2 3/4" (70mm) from end of spreader tube. Slot width (at outboard pin) is 1 1/8" (28mm), pin center is 1 1/2" (38mm) from tube end. Inboard Pin has slot width of 7/16" (11mm), pin center is 1/2" (12mm) from tube end. 4120
	8mm Pin for BF-3 Dual Pin Tip Casting: BF3-Z8P: 10mm Pin for BF-3 Dual Pin Tip Casting: BF3-Z10P: 12mm Pin for BF-3 Dual Pin Tip Casting: BF3-Z12P: SS Pins only for BF3 Dual Pin Discontinuous Spreader Tip Assemblies, above. Pins are 53mm (2 1/16") long.

Discontinuous Spreader Tip for BF-3 Spreader w/ 10mm Pin: BF3-10SA:
New-Style Discontinuous Spreader Tip Assembly for BF3 Spreader provides enclosed horizontal pin for attachment of Vertical Shrouds and recessed seat for Stemballs on Diagonal Shrouds up to 3/16" or 5mm. Assembly includes clear anodized cast aluminum tip with horizontal pin and cotter pin. Unit is (maximum) 2 3/8" (60mm) wide and projects 3 3/8" (85mm) from end of spreader tube. Slot width is 1 7/16" (37mm), Pin center is 2 1/8" (54mm) from tube end, Stemball seat center (for 19mm Stemball head) is 3/4" (20mm) from tube end.
BF-3 Spreader Tip for ACMO Shroud Link: BF3-AC14: Special cast aluminum Spreader Tip for BF3 incorporates a 14mm Pin in a rectangular slot for use with ACMO rectangular SS shroud link. Eye on V1 shroud attaches to 14mm Pin, ACMO shroud link (sold separately) fits over eye and hinges on same 14mm Pin. Unit projects (maximum) 3" (75mm) from end of spreader tube. Slot measures 2 3/8" x 1 1/4" (60mm x 31mm), pin center is 1 1/4" (32mm) from tube end. ACMO rectangular SS shroud links accept Stemball Turnbuckles for D2 and V2 shrouds, and are available in a variety of sizes depending on shroud diameters.
	14mm Pin for BF-3 ACMO Special Tip Casting: BF3-AC14P: SS Pins only for BF3 ACMO Discontinuous Spreader Tip Assembly, above. Pin is 14mm x 55mm (2 1/16") long.

BF-3 Spreader Tip for Navtec Tip Cup: BF3-NL528-12-22: Special weld-on BF-3 Spreader Tip for use with Navtec Tip Cups for Discontinuous Rigging. Designed for Navtec L528 Spreader Tip Cups using -12 vertical uppers, and -12, -17, or -22 vertical lowers, unit is also suitable for other Tip Cups with similar dimensions. Machined from 6061-T6 Aluminum Bar stock, unit has a 1.760" Tip Cup hole, is .870" thick (at hole) and incorporates slot for anti-rotational lock pin on lower side. Universal Tip is suitable for Port or Starboard Spreaders when welded with lock pin slot down. Unit features appropriate clearances for Tip Cup and projects (maximum) 2 37/64" (65.55mm) from end of spreader tube. Tip Cup hole center is 1.50" (38.10mm) from tube end. 304204-3

Spreader Bases & Components for BF3 Spreaders
Spreader Base Clevis Pin: BF3-30: Attaches BF3 Spreader to standard Cast Aluminum Base. SS Clevis Pin is 8mm diameter x 32mm (1 1/4") long.
New Style Spreader Base Bushing: BF3-31: Hard white plastic bushing fits newer Cast aluminum Spreader Bases with a 12mm (7/16") Bushing hole. Bushing is 12mm OD (7/16") x 8mm ID (5/16").
Old Style Spreader Base Bushing - Plastic: BF3-31XP: Hard white plastic Bushing fits older Cast aluminum Spreader Bases with a 14mm (9/16") Bushing hole. Bushing is 14mm OD (9/16") x 8mm ID (5/16").
Old Style Spreader Base Bushing - Rubber: BF3-31XR: Black Rubber Bushing fits older Cast aluminum Spreader Bases with a 14mm (9/16") Bushing hole. Bushing is 14mm OD (9/16") x 8mm ID (5/16"). This item is no longer available, having been replaced by the BF3-31XP Hard Plastic version, pictured above.
Small Spreader Base for BF-3 Spreader - Port: BF3-35P: Small Spreader Base for BF-3 Spreader - Starboard: BF3-35S: Unique spreader base design incorporates (2) sockets for use with stemballs on lower and intermediate shrouds. Cast aluminum bases are welded to the mast and accommodate a variety of spreader angles depending on how the inboard spreader end is cut. BF3 Spreader is attached with (1) 8mm clevis pin which goes through a plastic bushing to allow for some shock loading. New Bases have hole for 12mm (7/16") OD Spreader Bushing, BF3-31. Base measures 4 1/2" high x (maximum) 3 1/2" long, and projects 3 3/4" out from the Mast. For use with NG-28 and NG-31 Mast Sections. Please specify Mast Section and port or starboard when ordering.
Large Spreader Base for BF-3 Spreader - Port: BF3-36P: Large Spreader Base for BF-3 Spreader - Starboard: BF3-36S: Unique spreader base design incorporates (2) sockets for use with stemballs on lower and intermediate shrouds. Cast aluminum bases are welded to the mast and accommodate a variety of spreader angles depending on how the inboard spreader end is cut. BF3 Spreader is attached with (1) 8mm clevis pin which goes through a plastic bushing to allow for some shock loading. New Bases have hole for 12mm (7/16") OD Spreader Bushing, BF3-31. Base measures 4 1/2" high x (maximum) 4 1/4" long, and projects 3 3/4" out from the Mast. For use with NG-31 through NG-70 Mast Sections. Please specify Mast Section and port or starboard when ordering.
*Large Bolt-on Spreader Base for BF3 Spreader - Port: BF3-37P:* *Large Bolt-on Spreader Base for BF3 Spreader - Starboard: BF3-37S:* Identical to BF3-36, above, but attaches to mast with (4) 6mm (1/4") rivets, and (1) 10mm (3/8") bolt going through the Mast. Not as strong as when welded, but especially suited for replacement in the field. Please specify Mast Section and port or starboard when ordering.

Spreader Bars & Components for BF3 Spreaders
*Rectangular Aluminum Spreader Bar for BF-3 Spreader: BF3-40-__:* Original Rectangular Aluminum Bars for BF3 Spreaders are available in a variety of angles and lengths for replacement purposes. To Order: Specify length and angle aft.
*Aluminum Base for BF-3 Rectangular Spreader Bar: BF3-40C:* Cast Aluminum Base is contoured to fit the mast section and reinforces it for use with any angle Rectangular Spreader Bar. Features boss to allow a straight cut on the spreader end. Slot in base is 20mm x 40mm (3/4" x 1 5/8") long. Plates (2 required) are attached to the mast with (4) 3/16" rivets. For use with NG-31 and larger Mast sections.
*Doubler Plate for BF-3 Rectangular Spreader Bar, NG Masts: BF3-40N:*
Formed Aluminum Doubler Plate is contoured to fit the mast section and reinforces it for use with any size BF3-40 Rectangular Spreader Bar. Slot in plate is (maximum) 1 1/2" (38mm) long x 7/8" (22mm) wide. Plates (2 required) are attached to the mast with (4) 1/4" (6mm) rivets. For use with NG-31 and larger Mast sections. +52503
*Doubler Plate for BF-3 Rectangular Spreader Bar, F Masts: BF3-40F:* Formed Aluminum Doubler Plate is contoured to fit the mast section and reinforces it for use with any size BF3-40 Rectangular Spreader Bar. Slot in plate is (maximum) 1 1/2" (37mm) long x .810" (20mm) wide. Plates (2 required) are attached to the mast with (4) 1/4" (6mm) rivets. For use with F-135 and larger Mast sections. As used on C&C 99. +52103

*Extruded Aluminum Spreader Bar for BF-3 Spreader: BF3-41-0:* New-style Extruded Aluminum Spreader Bar for BF3 Spreader is 7/8" (22mm) thick x 1 15/16" (49mm) wide x 12" (305mm) long, and incorporates a 5 degree vertical angle for 0 degree (in-line) Spreaders. Used with Mast Sections up to NG-70.
*Extruded Aluminum Spreader Bar for BF-3 Spreader - 5� aft: BF3-41-5:*
New-style Extruded Aluminum Spreader Bar for BF3 Spreader in rigs with a 5 degree aft spreader sweep. Bar is 7/8" (22mm) thick x 1 15/16" (49mm) wide x 16" (405mm) long, and incorporates a 5 degree vertical angle.
*Extruded Aluminum Spreader Bar for BF-3 Spreader - 25� aft, 0� up: BF3-41-25.0:*
New-style Extruded Aluminum Spreader Bar for BF3 Spreader is 7/8" (22mm) thick x 1 15/16" (49mm) wide. Special version for Corsair F-27 Diamonds incorporates a 25 degree aft angle with 0 degree lift. Available separately, or as part of Corsair F-27 Diamond Kit, with Spreaders and/or Rigging.
Note: Aluminum Spreader Bars for BF3 Spreaders are also available in a variety of lengths and angles not listed here, and are sometimes machined for use with a variety of wire and rod Stemballs. When inquiring please specify Mast Section, sweepback angle, and rigging configuration. MMW/LOA; A105/307, B131/333, C146/348. AB4.93C 88E-HC

*SS Spreader Bar for BF-3 Spreader: BF3-43-___:* New-style cast SS Spreader Bar for BF3 Spreader incorporates seats for wire or rod Stemballs and is suitable for Spreaders angled up to 30� aft. SS Spreader Bar is (maximum) 1.275" (32.5mm) thick x 2 3/4" (70.5mm) wide, and incorporates a 5 degree vertical angle. This item requires a contoured cut-out in the Mast wall, and is available in 6 lengths for use with different Mast Sections. Used with Mast Sections up to FM-580. Units are marked with length of center section (Maximum Mast width). Lengths available: 88.5, 96.5, 101.5, 111.1, 115, and 121.5mm. To order: Specify length, or Maximum Mast width.
*Doubler Plate for BF-3 SS Spreader Bar: BF3-43F:* Formed Aluminum Doubler Plate is contoured to fit the mast section and reinforces it for use with any size BF3-43 SS Spreader Bar. Slot in plate is (maximum) 2 3/4" (70.5mm) long x 1.3" (32.5mm) wide. Plates (2 required) are attached to the mast with (4) 1/4" (6mm) rivets. For use with F135 and larger Mast sections. +52893

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