[Public-List] Life lines

[Wes Gardner via Public-List]

And don't forget lifeline covers that increase the diameter significantly and make them cushy to lean on.

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> On Jul 8, 2014, at 6:42 PM, Glenn Brooks via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
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> I changed my old plastic life lines for spectra lifelines three or four years ago, as a test, and have been happy as a clam ever since.  There is an interesting and long discussion on the cruising world forum about the high modulus fiber lifelines - basically spectra, dyneema, and or DuX brands.  The international sail racing federation apparently recommends 5mm diameter (10,000# breaking strength) Dyneema or DuX, or equivalent in non coated wire.   
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> One huge advantage, I think, is that one can always pull the lifelines off and use as standing or running rigging in an emergency.  So no more lugging around a bunch of nasty, heavy wire coils in the the bilge or wasting prime locker space whilst cruising the seven seas. Some of the local race boats have dropped hundreds of pounds of weight out of their rigging by replacing all wire with this stuff. 
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> Apparently The big concerns are using a proper splice that won't pull out, and that the fiber line must be turned around a 5:1 deadeye to retain max breaking strength.  So 5mm line needs 25 mm deadeye -1" eye.  Not a big deal... However, Looping around a pelican hook or other sharp radius reduces the breaking strength in half.  Down to 4,500#.  As that is the working load for lifting three bull moose off the ground, and the standard for pacific racing association life lines, I think I will  be staying with the fiber lines.
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> Glenn B
> dolce 318
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>> On Jul 8, 2014, at 1:27 PM, Bill Newman via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
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>> Hello Everyone,
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>> 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.
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>> Regards,
>> 
>> Bill Newman
>> Marion Rose III, No. 233
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