Lol..... Sent from my iPhone
> On May 14, 2019, at 10:58 AM, Chuck Gilchrest <csgilchr...@comcast.net> wrote: > > I’ll buy stainless wire lifelines the day the Spectra on my boat starts to > rust. > > Chuck Gilchrest > S/V Half Magic > 1983 35 Landfall > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 14, 2019, at 9:22 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> Mike, you're not exactly wrong about wire but in defense of UHMPE, it >> doesn't chafe or cut as easy as most other cordage and certainly not to the >> degree of ease as cotton or hemp cordage. In fact, when splicing I'm always >> surprised that I have to make sure that my knife is quite sharp. I actually >> see the "cutability" as a virtue since it could ease the retrieval of a MOB >> or clearing fouled rigging. It's also relatively quick and easy to replace >> should you have to cut it. >> >> Josh Muckley >> S/V Sea Hawk >> 1989 C&C 37+ >> Solomons, MD >> >> >> >>> On Tue, May 14, 2019, 8:55 AM Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List >>> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> Just my opinion but I would not trust rope over wire. It chafes and can be >>> easily cut. >>> >>> >>> >>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Jerome >>> Tauber via CnC-List >>> Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 7:04 PM >>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Cc: Jerome Tauber >>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto? Now >>> general lifeline information >>> >>> >>> >>> I checked those regs and they now permit HMPE rope lifelines. >>> >>> “Lifeline Specifications >>> >>> Lifelines of stranded stainless steel wire >>> >>> Lifelines of either: >>> >>> stranded stainless steel wire >>> >>> HMPE >>> >>> The minimum diameter is specified in table 8 below >>> >>> Stainless steel lifelines shall be uncoated and used without close-fitting >>> sleeving, however, temporary sleeving may be fitted provided it is >>> regularly removed for inspection. >>> >>> A lanyard of synthetic rope may be used to secure lifelines provided the >>> gap it closes does not exceed 100 mm (4”). This lanyard shall be replaced >>> annually >>> >>> All components of the lifeline enclosure system shall have a breaking >>> strength no less than the lifeline >>> >>> When HMPE is used, it shall be protected from chafe and spliced in >>> accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended procedure.” >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >>> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >>> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>
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