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

[Steve Magennis]

Line can roll under-foot while webbing won't.  Some people use double
braid instead of webbibg, and strip out the core to make it flat.  The
de-cored line might be easier to tie and hold knots better than the
webbing.

Steve
Alchemist #909

--- Dave Sparks <dlsparks at gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
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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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