[C320-list] Jack Lines - buy, make, attach

[Dave Sparks]

Why is webbing used for a jack line? instead of, for example, Sta-set double
braid line which could also serve as a back-up spare halyard? The webbing is
less expensive, but Sta-Set would serve two purposes.
    Just curious about this.
          Dave Sparks


On 3/16/06, pat reynolds <lorasalum at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> I agree, I have had the West Marine webbing for some
> time and this is one of those things you hope to never
> test so you can't compare until it is too late.  They
> do have a lot of play and with a 6 foot tether you
> could be six feet away from the boat.  If you single
> hand you want them inside the shrouds so you go
> forward over the cabin top.
>
> --- Orlando.Duran at AveryDennison.com wrote:
>
> > Never scrimp or cheapen on the purchase of safety
> > eqpt....
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> > Subject: [C320-list] Jack Lines - buy, make, attach
> >
> > Anybody got 'em?
> > Make 'em or buy 'em?
> > How do you attach 'em?
> >
> > I've found webbing at Sailrite.com #4532 1" Royal
> > Blue, 6000lbs, $0.60/ft.  Any better source?
> >
> > I guess they can be attached to the bow and stern
> > cleats.  How best to attach? Loop & tie, or what.
> >
> > How about a source for teathers?  Anyone made them?
> > I'd rather not pay $100+ for them.
> >
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