[Public-list] Lifelines

[Gordon Laco]

Hi Jack - the link doesn't connect.

Cheers - Gord






> Huh?
> http://www.natice.noaa.gov/pub/Great_Lakes/5_Lake_Composite/East_Composite/el0
> 70419color.jpg
> Jack ;-)
> Gordon Laco wrote:
> 
>> 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
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>>> 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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