[C320-list] Life Lines

[Allan Field]

Sara - If you wind up needing a swaging tool, the C320 Association has them
for lending in the Toolbox Program.

Allan S. Field


On Sat, Jan 29, 2022 at 9:19 PM SARA SCHROEDER <saras951 at comcast.net> wrote:

> I bought the uncoated stainless lifeline kit from Catalina Direct and am a
> bit confused by the instructions. Before I attempt the install I thought
> I'd ask if anyone has installed these before.  The part I am confused about
> is that the instructions say:  "When you receive your kit, it will include
> several wires.  Each wire will have a pelican hook swaged on one end and a
> gate eye swaged on the other end.  You will cut each of these wire
> assemblies somewhere in the middle.  Exactly where the wire is cut depends
> upon where your aft most lifeline stanchion is installed."
>
> Seriously?? I pay for beautiful new lifelines and I have to "cut each of
> them somewhere in the middle?!?!?"
>
> If anyone can walk me through this I'd be forever grateful.
>
> Sara
> Wandering Star
> 2000/#7070
> Seattle
>