[C320-list] Lifeline Replacement

[Daniel Kolean]

A couple years ago I mentioned mine were “shot” while shopping  at West Marine.  They said they have a rigger, and made replacements. I can’t remember the cost but they were perfect and worth ever dollar I paid.

Dan Kolean
1998 Hull 498. “ENRICH” 

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> On Jul 10, 2020, at 12:37 PM, FRANK YASKIN <frankya at comcast.net> wrote:
> 
>    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