-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
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