A lot of racers use Spectra line now. Stronger in the long run . No need for crimping fittings on the ends
Sent from Joe Bognar > On Aug 31, 2017, at 10:07 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > I have used the old suncor swage fittings which get marketted for landscaping > and architectural applications. They were easy. When I did my lifelines I > chose to use 1/4" amsteel and a locked brummel splice on both ends. The > system has worked well for about 3 or 4 years. The amsteel rating was > ~9000lbs, three times what the original wire was rated. Some of the lines > are getting "fuzzy", indicating that they are experiencing some surface wear. > I'm not particularly concerned since they are so much stronger. > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > > > >> On Thu, Aug 31, 2017, 10:48 AM Chris Hobson via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> The surveyor when I bought the boat said I could replace the standing >> rigging myself one wire at a time. Of course I had a lot of gusto when I >> first purchased her and balls to hoist atop and unclip 37 year old standing >> rigging. Today I have the phone number of a rigger who was recommended to >> inspect my original rig and lifelines, expecting a hefty price tag I am keen >> on the idea of at least doing the lifelines myself. Digging around I found >> these hand-crimping lifeline fittings from Bosun >> http://www.bosunsupplies.com/Lifeline-Fittings-Hand-Crimp/ anyone had any >> experience replacing their lifelines and any lessons they could pass on? I’m >> sure having the rigging replaced could mean a deal on the lifelines, but >> wanted to explore my options. >> >> Chris Hobson >> S/V Going >> 1980 C&C MKI >> Hull 615 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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