>From IASF offshore rules - though the LO300 does still allow coated lifelines .....
3.14.6 Lifeline Minimum Diameters, Required Materials, Specifications a) Lifelines shall be of : - stranded stainless steel wire or - Single-braided High Modulus Polyethylene (HMPE) (DyneemaR/SpectraR or equivalent) rope b) The minimum diameter is specified in table 8 below. c) Stainless steel lifelines shall be uncoated and used without close-fitting sleeving, however, temporary sleeving may be fitted provided it is regularly removed for inspection. d) When stainless wire is used, Grade 316 is recommended. e) When HMPE (DyneemaR/SpectraR) is used, it shall be spliced in accordance with the manufacturer's recommended procedures. f) A taut lanyard of synthetic rope may be used to secure lifelines provided the gap it closes does not exceed 100 mm (4 in). This lanyard shall be replaced annually at a minimum. g) All wire, fittings, anchorage points, fixtures and lanyards shall comprise a lifeline enclosure system which has at all points at least the breaking strength of the required lifeline wire From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Michael Clow Sent: August-11-12 8:12 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Life Lines The Port Huron to Mackinac Race does not allow vinyl coated life lines when replaced. Existing ones are grandfathered. The idea is that the vinyl hides potential corrosion. Michael Clow TheYachtsman.Com <http://theyachtsman.com/> Desire <http://desiresailing.org/> , C&C 32 -----Original Message----- From: cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Sam Salter Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 1:57 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Life Lines I chartered a C&C 115 last month on the west coast. Sailed from Sidney across to Port Townsend on the US side. This boat had black vinyl lifelines - looked waaay cool! Just a thought, sam :-) On 2012-08-10, at 10:50 AM, Joel Aronson < <mailto:joel.aron...@gmail.com> joel.aron...@gmail.com> wrote: > 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. > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > <http://www.cncphotoalbum.com> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> CnC-List@cnc-list.com _______________________________________________ This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album <http://www.cncphotoalbum.com> http://www.cncphotoalbum.com <mailto:CnC-List@cnc-list.com> CnC-List@cnc-list.com
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