Tim, my C-27 mast is 33 feet tall.  I'm guessing I don't need the bosun's
chair with this guy.  I'm assuming he's one of you BayBoyz?

<grin>,
David Shaddock

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Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2006 9:48 AM
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Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Halyards and going aloft

5/16 Sta-Set X is fine for hoisting someone in a bosun's chair....unless 
you're sending this guy aloft.  In which case
I'd go with some 1x19...maybe 1/2 inch.

tf


James Calleran wrote:

> Listees,
>     I use 5/16 Sta-Set X for halyards.  Is that size adequate (i.e., 
> safe) for hoisting someone aloft in a bosun's chair?  I would use one 
> to the chair and a second to the person as a back-up.
>     Somewhat related, what would be a safe life span for these lines?
>


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