[Public-list] Lifelines

[Gordon Laco]

Good morning Ed,

We run the lifeling outside the shrouds and lash them to the shrouds with
whipping twine.  That eliminates the chaff situation.

I am going in the water this week!!!

Gord #426






> On Emotional Rescue #303, we have been placing the lifeline outboard of the
> shrouds.This causes abrasion of the vinyl coating where it touches the shroud
> wire. We sail in fresh water; I inspect the lifeline and shroud wires every
> year with a magnifying glass;other than the vinyl coating, there is no damage.
>  
> Although having the lifeline outboard gives us more space on deck, we do not
> get the advantage of having the shroud helping to brace the lifeline against
> horizontal forces. Do others place the lifelines inboard or outboard of the
> shrouds?
>  
> Thanks, Ed. Schroeder
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