Drooping spreaders

[Brion Toss]

Hi there,
First, I assume you mean that you cut the V2's too long, yes? If so, then shortening them must have brought the spreaders up. If they are still too low, and nothing else is out of place, then there must be some other variable. It is unlikely that elasticity is responsible, as it would be hard to stretch even 7x19 that much, but it is possible that stretch is one component, assuming that the rig was quit slack on the first go-round. And if the D2's are slack now, then all of the V1 loads will go on to the V2's and above.
Next, it is possible that something has moved, like a masthead shroud tang throughbolt.
Finally, it would be really important to measure the tension on all components, in order to make any meaningful conclusions, especially on a multi-spreader rig.
Fair leads,
Brion Toss