[C320-list] Lifeline Replacement

[FRANK YASKIN]

   Fishbust
            Jul 9 (18 hours ago)
   Other recipients:  c320... at lists.catalina320.com
   I have a 2002 320, hull 902.
   My coated lifelines are shot and an eyesore. Been looking into what to
   do. Dyneema is out. Not sure about the johnson hand crimps, if they are
   good enough, safe enough. The replacement kits at catalina direct don't
   seem right to me. They put the gate at the front of the cockpit. My
   pelican hooks are aft, which is where I need them to be.
   This leaves Suncor kits as a possible.
   Seems every option is just under $1,000 to do it.
   I could use a rigger, have not priced that out but that takes the fun
   out of a project anyway.
   I would like to know what path others here have eventually followed for
   new lifelines.
   Joe

   I just went with the Suncor Quick-Attach. I used 3/16 SS coated.

   Got the wire and fittings from Defender, and also rigged it so the gate
   hooks are at the stanchion by the cockpit rather than at the pushpit.

   Went by the easy to follow directions (might want to leave maybe a
   1/64th more coating than specified when trimming the coating). Looks
   great, and needed only open end wrenches, measuring tool and cutters
   capable of cutting 3/16 coated wire. Only  tricky part is when you
   handle the little cone that fits around the wire, if it comes apart you
   need 3 hands to position it around the wire. Watch the video they have.
   Very very pleased with it.

   See photos at Photo Gallery - Blue Canute

   Frank
   Blue Canute
   1996 C-320 #380
   Westbrook, CT