Charlie,
I recently (last week) replaced my upper lifelines with bare stainless. I did the lower lifelines a couple years ago. All I did was take them into West Marine and ask for a duplicate in bare stainless. The work was outstanding and they fit like a glove. It was pricey though. I paid just over $500 for 57 feet of wire with a couple of fittings and a gate on each side. This is just for the uppers. I can't remember how much I paid for the lower, although it had to be less. I passed by the high tech line. I think chaffing is an issue and I like the longevity of stainless. The current lines that are used are very UV stable, so sunshine shouldn't be an issue. Jake Jake Brodersen C&C 35 Mk-III Midnight Mistress Hampton VA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of cenel...@aol.com Sent: Friday, February 15, 2013 11:55 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Stus-List SS wire or line for lifelines I am considering replacing my 17 year old lifelines (wire with white plastic cover) this year. I like the idea of bare SS wire (long lifetime) although the hassle of the fittings, swaging, etc. is not appealing. OTOH, high tech line is begining to be used which eliminates the fittings, swaging, etc. but it likely has a limited life exposed to the North Carolina sun every day. Opinions and especially experience from the list would be appreciated. TIA, Charlie Nelson Water Phantom C&C 36 XL/kcb cenel...@aol.com
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