The big unknown is how quickly the synthetic lines degrade from UV. CS Johnson says the line should be replaced every 3 years. Sounds ridiculous!
Joel Aronson On Aug 10, 2012, at 5:44 PM, "Dennis C." <capt...@yahoo.com> wrote: Could always use bungee cord. :) Seriously, NOR's in my area are starting to allow synthetic lifelines since many one design boats come from the manufacturer with them. Dennis C. ------------------------------ *From:* Colin Kilgour <charliekilo...@gmail.com> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com *Sent:* Friday, August 10, 2012 4:35 PM *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Life lines Who needs lifelines anyway? Just take them off and get rid of those ugly stanchions, pulpit, and pushpit while you're at it. The J-class boats take theirs off for racing, and it looks really cool! Morris boats don't have them either. :-) Cheers Colin On 8/10/12, Graham Collins <cnclistforw...@hotmail.com> wrote: > Hi Joel > I replaced my dubious lifelines a couple of years ago. I used the bits > from C.S. Johnson (bought through Defender) and did a exposed wire set. > Very happy with them so far, and when the wire looks iffy I can reuse > the hardware. They come as kits, or you can mix and match. > > Graham Collins > Secret Plans > C&C 35-III #11 > > > Joel Aronson wrote: >> Sorry about the partial message! >> >> Now that we all know each others preferences for gloves and footwear, >> I thought I would start a new discussion. >> >> My boat has the original 29 year old vinyl coated lifelines and a >> couple of bent turnbuckles. I know the turnbuckles require immediate >> attention. Should I: >> >> a. pretend there can be no corrosion >> b. try to strip off the vinyl >> c just replace them? >> >> If "c" use wire or Dyneema? >> >> Thanks. >> >> -- >> Joel >> 301 541 8551 >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album >> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > http://www.cncphotoalbum.com > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > -- Sent from my mobile device _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album http://www.cncphotoalbum.com CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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