[C320-list] Fwd: Synthetic Lifelines

[Ray Taylor]

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> From: Ray Taylor <rdtarayt at gmail.com>
> Date: June 4, 2019, 9:20:53 AM PDT
> To: Ray Taylor <raytaylor at embarqmail.com>
> Subject: Synthetic Lifelines
> 
> Scott,
> Sorry for the late reply (we’ve been sailing).   I think Jack summed it up pretty well although I’ll make a couple supporting comments.
> 
> I used Johnson fittings designed for synthetic line for the pelican hooks and at the gates (photos below).   Since I was concerned about stretching I used low friction rings and whipping at the bow.   In my case I used ‘Wichard low friction rings and 1/8” dyneema to keep the lifelines taught.
> I tightened up the whippings after a couple weeks and they seem to remain taught but may need another adjustment.    
> I too used 6mm Amsteel Dyneema that comes heat set and somewhat pre-stretched.  Some (and I believe most) of the stretch comes from the splices settling in.   
> The hardest part of the job is the rear/gate portion.   Since the overall length shortens depending on how much tail is buried, measurement is a little fussy.  
> A locked Brummel splice and a Brummel with one end fixed (Mobius Brummel) are the 2 splices needed for this job.   They are easy with good tutorials on YouTube.  Follow the line manufactures suggested practices regarding the splice, alsoI’d suggest some extra line for practice and measuring errors.    
> 
> Good luck,
> Ray
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