I just replaced my wire lifelines with dynemma. I also bought the lifeline hardware/turnbuckles that allowed me to work eye slices. It created a very finished and upgraded look. Am very happy with it so far.
> On Aug 31, 2017, at 12:00 PM, cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com wrote: > > Send CnC-List mailing list submissions to > cnc-list@cnc-list.com > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > cnc-list-requ...@cnc-list.com > > You can reach the person managing the list at > cnc-list-ow...@cnc-list.com > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of CnC-List digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: 1980 C&C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines (Joseph Bognar) > 2. Re: Big Boat on my property C&C 33 mk1 (Rick Brass) > 3. Re: 1980 C&C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines (Marek Dziedzic) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:36:48 -0500 > From: Joseph Bognar <jbog...@sympatico.ca> > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Subject: Re: Stus-List 1980 C&C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines > Message-ID: <77e90802-85b0-4b97-adab-0a0f00660...@sympatico.ca> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > 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! > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20170831/86f971ab/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2017 11:37:12 -0400 > From: "Rick Brass" <rickbr...@earthlink.net> > To: <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Big Boat on my property C&C 33 mk1 > Message-ID: <000001d3226f$041b0430$0c510c90$@earthlink.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Is it safe to assume your boat is in proximity to Jordan Lake? Have you > thought of putting flyers with specs and pictures up at the boat launches and > marinas? There are always other dreamers there. > > > > And, of course, there is always Craigs List. A local boater put his 1983 > Beneteau 235 on Craigs List at $7K and got a buyer ? from Indiana of all > places. > > > > Rick Brass > > Washington, NC > > > > > > > > > > On Wed, Aug 30, 2017 at 1:17 PM, Joseph Kramer via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > Like many dreams in life they come and then fade. > > "Benefit" was the dream come true for me. "Risk" our first boat adventure did > result in a benefit that still lasts, which is the reality of life together > with my wife. > > So I have this fading dream boat that is fading as fast as I am. > > The issue is I have this boat on jack stands on my property in the middle of > Chatham county NC. > > I am seeking advice... > > This is a project boat. > > Like many dreams sometimes there are others that have that same delusional > dream. But, not really very many people have this dream for this 33ft aging > beauty. > > I am seeking advice on the best way as quickly as possible,..remove this > fading classic... > > Any dreamers??? > > OK how about pragmatists. > > thanks > > Joe > > > > > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20170831/f2b22886/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2017 15:45:21 +0000 > From: Marek Dziedzic <dziedzi...@hotmail.com> > To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Subject: Re: Stus-List 1980 C&C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines > Message-ID: > > <dm3pr11mb09712652d797e00e12c25c97ce...@dm3pr11mb0971.namprd11.prod.outlook.com> > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > -1 on home made safety lines (can you do a ?1 (as opposed to +1)?) > > I guess anything can be done at home, but I have one particularly bad > experience with home-made safety lines. I went overboard, when the line gave > way, because the fitting was incorrectly assembled/crimped. It was especially > inconvenient, because it was during a haul out in late October (+15 C air/+5 > C water). The good thing it was not underway; rather in the well under the > crane. At least I did not have to swim far. > > Marek > > From: Chris Hobson via CnC-List > Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 10:49 > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: Chris Hobson > Subject: Stus-List 1980 C&C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines > > 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 > > > > -------------- next part -------------- > An HTML attachment was scrubbed... > URL: > <http://cnc-list.com/pipermail/cnc-list_cnc-list.com/attachments/20170831/f4b44286/attachment-0001.html> > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > CnC-List mailing list > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > ------------------------------ > > End of CnC-List Digest, Vol 139, Issue 162 > ****************************************** _______________________________________________ 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!
