[Public-List] Life lines

[Jeffrey via Public-List]

I replaced my lifelines a few years ago with a tan colored Vectran (if I
remember correctly) rope.  It wasn't expensive, splices very easily, looks
salty and I'm happy with it. Very little or no stretch as far as I can
tell, and it's soft to the touch. How long it lasts remains to be seen.

-Jeff


Seagrass. #116
Boothbay Harbor, Maine
http://sailboatseagrass.com/

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On Tue, Jul 8, 2014 at 4:35 PM, Gordon Laco via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> I put 3/16" 1x19 wire on SURPRISE when I replaced her lifelines.  They're
> strong, comfortable to lean on, and are of course very strong.
>
> I've seen people use 7x19 but I'd not recommend that.  The finer strands in
> 7x19 will grab arm hairs and will not be nearly so durable.
>
> Cheers -
>
> Gord #426 Surprise
>
>
> On 08/07/14 4:27 PM, "Bill Newman via Public-List"
> <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
>
> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > I am looking at replacing the lifelines on  No. 233, plastic covered and
> at
> > least 25 years old.  They seem to be sound excepting a couple of cracks
> in the
> > plastic and having only been in fresh water.  I have been doing a little
> > internet research and the current fashion seems to be stainless wire
> without
> > the plastic covering, now required in some races such as the Lake
> Ontario 300
> > mile race and also there is a new type of rope which is non stretch, UV
> > resistant and apparently very strong. The wire on boats I have seen is
> fairly
> > skinny and looks like it would be very uncomfortable to handle.  Any
> opinions
> > on the subject will be appreciated.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Bill Newman
> > Marion Rose III, No. 233
> >
> >
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