[C320-list] Lifelines

[Ken Danko]

I changed to bare wire this year and, while they don't feel as good in 
your hand, they require no cleaning.

Ken Danko
#802, Grace

Chris Burti wrote:
> 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.
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> 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).
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> On Mon, Apr 13, 2009 at 10:47 PM, Chef Adam Weiner
> <esquirecatering at rcn.com>wrote:
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>> Also, want is the view on when they should be replaced?
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>> Adam
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>> -----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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