Yeah kinda scary, I work on my own breaks too....
On Thu, Aug 31, 2017, 11:46 AM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > -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 > > > > _______________________________________________ > > 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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