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! >
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