We replaced our life lines some years ago. What I remember is that it was not that hard. My wife says we got the parts from West Marine but I think we got them from somewhere else. In any case you need a good tool to cut the wire and a good tool for nicro pressing. And careful measuring. Dave. Kaseler 1975 C&C 33 SLY
Sent from my iPad > On Aug 31, 2017, at 7:47 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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