[C320-list] replacing lifeline with solid tubing

[Jack Brennan]

For me, the big challenge would be the jib hanging up on the raised lifelines.

Maybe a different approach is to limit the need to leave the cockpit, perhaps with a beeed-up lazy Jack's system and an electric winch setup like many powerboats have.

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
Tierra Verde, Fl.

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-------- Original message --------
From: Graeme Clark <cg at skyflyer.co.uk>
Date: 9/21/22 4:32 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: Catalina list <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] replacing lifeline with solid tubing

Louis

I guess you mean some sort of rail? My only comment would be that such a design (and the extra leverage created by raising it higher) would put considerable extra strain on the base of the stanchions -  a well known spot for leaks through the deck to develop. I have rigged jack-stays along the deck between pullpit and pushpin and use clip-on safety line whenever working on deck in heavy weather, as wellas - of course - only ever going along upwind side of deck so if I fall I fall into and not out of the boat - hopefully!

Graeme
#366, 1996

> On 20 Sep 2022, at 14:12, Louis Spitz <aronella at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> As my balance becomes less, I feel the need for higher (and solid) lifelines for my C320. Looking for advice/information from others who made either of these modifications.
> Thanks in advance.
> Louis Spitz
> “Merry Chase"
> C320 #195, 1995
>