[C320-list] Lifeline replacement

[Dave]

I have seen that.  But there's supposed to be concern about UV affecting 
the line....some say that the line should be replaced every 3 years, as 
deterioration of line is tougher to determine, compared to rust and 
meathooks! :-))

Jeff Church wrote:
> I thought I read somewhere that boat manufacturers were starting to use Spectra line for their lifelines and that Nicro makes terminal ends for that purpose.
>
> Jeff
>   ----- Original Message ----- 
>   From: Hansen, Brian 
>   To: C320-List 
>   Sent: Monday, November 27, 2006 8:13 PM
>   Subject: Re: [C320-list] Lifeline replacement
>
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>   In Australia you're unable to get the Yachting Australia safety
>   certificate if your lifelines have a plastic coating. This applies even
>   to the lowest possible category 7 inshore safety certificates.
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>
>   Cheers
>   Brian
>   Storm Bay #413
>
>   -----Original Message-----
>   From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
>   [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Dave
>   Sent: Tuesday, 28 November 2006 12:21 PM
>   To: C320-List
>   Subject: [C320-list] Lifeline replacement
>
>   On the list this year is lifeline replacement.  My thought was to use 
>   bare stainless wire (not coated), and QuickAttach (SunCor) swageless 
>   fittings.  While maybe a bit pricey, at least the connectors can be 
>   reused, while the wire can be replaced.
>
>   Any thoughts or suggestions?  If this isn't a great idea, any 
>   recommendations for riggers/services to put together a new set of
>   lifelines?
>
>   thanks for your thoughts!
>   dave
>   "Wind Chill"
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