[C320-list] Looking for a source for lifelines

[WindSwept]

The International Sailing Federation ORC regulations now specify uncoated 
lifelines.  I believe this is because there is less corrosion and broken 
strands are easier to spot with bare SS wire.

Larry
C320 #246
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeffrey Hare" <Catalina at thehares.com>
To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 5:48 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Looking for a source for lifelines


> As an FYI,
>
> Gerry Douglas mentioned a couple years ago that Catalina was planning to
> switch to uncoated (bare-stainless) lifelines because of the look and ease
> of maintenance.
>
> Given that the white ones take so much work to keep "white", when I 
> replace
> them, I'll likely go with the ss wire, rather than the pvc coated wire.
>
> Might check to see if that works out to less money?
>
> -Jeff
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bill MacRae [mailto:seacalling at msn.com]
> Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2007 4:42 PM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Looking for a source for lifelines
>
> A local rigger quoted $400 to custom make the lifelines.  That seemed a 
> bit
> high considering that I was going to reuse the pelcan hooks and 
> turnbuckles.
> Does anyone stock these or know of a good source?
>
> Thanks,
> Bill
>
>
>