[C320-list] Lifelines

[Chris Burti]

If you see rust stains at the swages of the fittings or any nicks in the
vinyl covering, there is a very good chance that you have crevice corrosion.
This is a condition in stainless steel where moisture trapped in an
anaerobic environment like that found in swages and under the vinyl covering
will corrode the metal and lead to premature failure.

Because you can't inspect effectively under the vinyl, most offshore
racing rules now specify bare wire (or in some instances high tech low
stretch lines). I went to wire with a clear covering when I replaced the
lines on my last boat and I could see rust after two seasons.

After seeing that, it will be bare wire when I replace the lines on
Commitment (probably this season).

On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 10:47 PM, Chef Adam Weiner
<esquirecatering at rcn.com>wrote:

> Also, want is the view on when they should be replaced?
>
> Adam
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jack
> Fitzgibbon
> Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 7:18 PM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] Lifelines
>
> Interested in size specification on lifeline's, fittings, especially
> turnbuckle thread size, etc.   Scoured the owners manual and came up empty
> handed.  Any provided info would be appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
> jack
> s/v Wetted Bliss
> #441
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Chris Burti Farmville, NC