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

[Dave Sparks]

The flat vs. round computes. Tensile strength of 1/2" Sta-Set is 8500 lb.

    Dave


On 3/16/06, Orlando.Duran at averydennison.com <Orlando.Duran at averydennison.com
> wrote:
>
> For one thing, you do not want round line laying around, you can step on
> it and it will roll under your shoes and it would help you in falling
> down/going over--webbing is flat and therefore can be stepped on without
> problem.
>
> Webbing has a much higher breaking strength than Sta-Set...
>
> Best place for a back-up spare halyard is in the lazarette not on deck
>
> cuba libre 2
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> Regards,
> OD
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> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Jack Lines - buy, make, attach
>
> 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....
> > >
> > > cuba libre 2
> > > --------------------------
> > > Regards,
> > > OD
> > >
> > > Sent from my BlackBerry Wireless Handheld
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: C320-List-bounces
> > > Sent: 03/16/2006 05:50 PM
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> > > <C320-List at catalina320.com>
> > > 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 <http://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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