[C320-list] Lifeline replacement

[Joe Geiger]

We re-did the lifelines on Vega two years ago when we purchased her.  We got a kit for the C320 from Catalina Direct that came with all the parts and the crimper tool.  They have both coated and non-coated lifelines.  Installation took about 2 hours and was pretty straight forward.

With the CD lines you crimp them in several spots along the swage fitting.  I don’t think it looks as good as what our rigging shop could have done but it was half the price.


Joe
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Joe Geiger
"Vega”  Hull #722
Greenwich Cove, RI

> On Feb 28, 2021, at 5:56 PM, Charles Martin <chiprmartin at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Dear Shipmates:
> 
> I am planning to use the C320 International Association's lifeline crimping
> tool to replace my lifelines.  Has anyone done this recently?  I am
> thinking of using 1x19 stainless steel wire at 3/16" diameter (without the
> plastic coating).  Does anyone know if the tool, which I haven't picked up
> yet, will crimp pelican hooks onto this diameter of wire?  I am planning to
> get the wire and hardware from Defender.  Any advice would be appreciated.
> 
> Best,
> Chip Martin
> S/V Bonaventure, hull #767
> (410) 231-0199
> chiprmartin at gmail.com