[C320-list] Lifeline Replacement

[Steve Martin]

We replaced our lifelines with the kit including the pelican hooks from Catalina Direct 3 years ago.  It's a very straightforward project and one that can be completed in a couple of hours, soup to nuts.  My one caution to you is that your hands will be exhausted from using the hand-crimper that comes with the kit at the end. Seriously.  Those last few crimpings will be painful. If your yard has any more robust options, use them!

Steve
S/V Sea Monkey #754
Pasadena MD

> On 07/10/2020 2:59 PM Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:
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> I just spoke with a gentleman at Catalina Direct about this project because I need to replace mine as well.
> 
> They have two kits: 
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> https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/other-catalinas/lifelines-amp-stanchions/lifeline-kit-standard-c-30-c-310-c-320-no-vinyl/
> This kit will replace the standard lifelines that attach at the rear pulpit exactly. All cutting and swage tools provided to cut and swage one end of every cable because not all lifeline lengths on all model years are the same.
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> -and-
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> https://www.catalinadirect.com/shop-by-boat/other-catalinas/lifelines-amp-stanchions/lifeline-deluxe-kit-c-30-c-310-c-320-no-vinyl/
> This kit will retrofit the old style rear pelican hooks and provides additional pieces of hardware that will move the pelican hooks to the stanchion right by the cabin. This gives the added benefit of the lifelines on the forward section of the boat always remaining tight even when the rear section is detached.
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> No modifications of the pulpit or lifeline stanchions are required for this kit. All additional hardware is included for the retrofit which explains the added cost.
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> --
> Doug Treff
> doug at treff.us