Checking the condition of the extinguishers aboard Cats Paw - I can’t find a date on them. Aren’t they supposed to be replaced every 5 years, or is it sufficient to just check that the pressure indicator is safely in the green? A related safety issue - I checked the line inside my Lifesling and discovered the splice between the yellow polypropylene line and the heavier line that is secured to a deck cleat was in terrible condition. It would likely have broken had we used it. That has not been on my list to check annually but certainly is now - just passing this along to the group. Polypropylene is UV sensitive, so it's likely the plastic line should be replaced. Is that safe (and would it satisfy a safety inspection) - if so how does one splice the plastic line with the heavier line at the end? For this year, I decided to buy a new Lifesling, although the Sunbrella cover I had made for it when purchased seems in good condition. Eric Frank Cat's Paw, C&C 35 Mk II Mattapoisett, MA
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