Hi Brion.
It's my first post but I've known your excellent work for quite some time now.
I've recently stepped down the mast on my boat to give it an overall check. The shrouds had some tape at the spreaders tips, I cleaned the whole mess up and ended up not putting anything at all.
Since then I have sailed in up to 20 knots and didn't notice any movement, but should I use the method you described to "attach" the spreaders to the shrouds?
The boat is a 1982 B-Jet, a light 25ft retractable keel sloop.
Thanks,
Tiago, from Portugal