[C320-list] You guys are killing me!

[jim brown]

Not sure I follow this discussion. Aren't the vinyl coated lifelines stainless? I know that certain rules require that the stainless be uncovered so that rust, etc. can be seen, but the lifelines are otherwise identical . I thought the real choice now was between metal (covered or uncoverd) and synthetic cord lines. 

Also the stainless lined can easily be covered with split vinyl coverings if you like the look. I"ve replaced a section of mine where a fender line melted the vinyl during a blow and left the stainless bare. 

Jim B




________________________________
 From: Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Friday, March 1, 2013 6:28 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] You guys are killing me!
 
If you buy a C355, they already have Stainless Lifelines. 

:)  I might be trying that route to getting Stainless Lifelines.  :)

-Jeff

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of pat reynolds
Sent: Friday, March 01, 2013 10:55 AM
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We made the switch and wouldn't go back.  Racing rules require them. The
stainless are a higher grade than the vinyl covered so make sure you get 316
stainless


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From: Irving Grunes <igrunes at gmail.com>
To: C320-List at catalina320.com 
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2013 10:32 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] You guys are killing me!
  
Chris
Do you have a suggested source??
Irv Grunes
2001 #851

On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 11:14 AM, Chris Burti <clburti at gmail.com> wrote:

> A. From experience, your wife will get used to and learn to prefer the
> stainless lines after you get them...particularly after you explain the
> increased safety aspects and show her boats with dingy, rusty lines.
>
> B. When you price them, ask for a quote for a quantity order...I might
> 'spring' for a set also and it appears that there may be others as well.
> Chris Burti
> Commitment
> 2001 C-320 #867
> On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 10:56 AM, <BairdRJB at aol.com> wrote:
>
> > I have a mound of snow at the end of my driveway which is at least 8
foot
> > high.  And my boat gear is lined up in the basement ready for launch.
> > YES,
> > I am ready for Spring.
> >
> > Bob Baird
> > Star Dust, 2001, hull 784
> > Grand Rapids, Michigan
> >
> >
> > In a message dated 2/28/2013 9:27:49 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> >  dean at vermeire.us writes:
> >
> > I'm  sitting here looking out over the mounds of snow and ice, and you
> > are all  talking about sailboats.  Even the guys around the great lakes
> > are  joining in!
> >
> > Moonstruck II is in the water (with a bubbler) with a foot  of snow in
> > the cockpit, here in Kansas.  The only upside is that the  lake is 8
feet
> > below normal, and the snow is helping bring it back up a  bit.
> >
> > I guess it sucks to be me right now.  :)
> >
> > In the off  season, I've already had the genny reconditioned by
SailCare,
> > the sheets  cleaned, and the dodger re-sewn.  I am looking at new
> > lifelines and  adding the Garhauer genoa car system.  If I don't get
> > sailing soon,  I'm gonna go broke!
> >
> > Spring can't come too soon!
> >
> > Dean  Vermeire
> > Moonstruck II  (#847)
> >
> >
>
>
> --
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC
>