Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto? Now general lifeline information

2019-05-14 Thread Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List
o: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 <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> Cc: Jerome Tauber Subject: Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto? Now general lifeline information I checked

Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto? Now general lifeline information

2019-05-14 Thread Bill Coleman via CnC-List
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 To

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2019-05-14 Thread Dave S via CnC-List
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 &

Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto? Now general lifeline information

2019-05-14 Thread Chuck Gilchrest via CnC-List
AM Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List >> 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 &g

Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto? Now general lifeline information

2019-05-14 Thread Josh Muckley via 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

Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto? Now general lifeline information

2019-05-14 Thread Hoyt, Mike via CnC-List
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

Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto? Now general lifeline information

2019-05-13 Thread Jerome Tauber via CnC-List
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

Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto? Now general lifeline information

2019-05-13 Thread Paul Fountain via CnC-List
:57 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Richard Bush Subject: Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto? Now general lifeline information After reviewing all of the (well thought out) entries on this thread, I am confused; are the Dyneema, or similar synthetic materials a

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2019-05-13 Thread Richard Bush via CnC-List
To: CnClist Cc: Dennis C. Sent: Sun, May 12, 2019 10:42 pm Subject: Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto? For the bushings, look here:https://www.heyco.com/Hole_Plugs/product.cfm?product=Snap-Bushings-1§ion=Hole_Plugs    or  https://www.mcmaster.com/locking-grommets

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2019-05-13 Thread Shawn Wright via CnC-List
ow the offshore > rule), which eliminated the rusting. > > -Original Message- > From: CnC-List On Behalf Of Dave via > CnC-List > Sent: May 12, 2019 8:10 PM > To: C Stus List > Cc: syerd...@gmail.com > Subject: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in To

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2019-05-13 Thread Jerome Tauber via CnC-List
If you race, please read on… Here is a list of the 2016 Safety Equipment Requirements that apply to lifelines for both coastal and ocean racing. For full list of 2016 SERs, visit the US Sailing website at http://www.ussailing.org/safety/equipment-and-requirements/ A boat’s stanchion and

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2019-05-13 Thread bwhitmore via CnC-List
And I forgot to say, I had them made up by a local rigger.  Not much more expensive than the wire, pelican hooks and related parts themselves.Sent from Samsung tablet. null___ Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and

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2019-05-13 Thread bwhitmore via CnC-List
We ended up going with uncovered 7x19 wire with adjustable pelican hooks placed at each end.  We do not normally get to tie up on long (enough) docks where we are in Florida, so we can unhook bow or stern and put enough slack in anywhere along the side of the boat to make getting on & off the

Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto?

2019-05-13 Thread Jerome Tauber via CnC-List
From Practical Sailor. “International Sailing Association and Federation (ISAF) Offshore Special Regulations give considerable attention to lifeline design. For boats over 28 feet, they must be a minimum of 24 inches above the working deck and be made of uncoated wire or the equivalent high

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2019-05-13 Thread Paul Fountain via CnC-List
List Cc: syerd...@gmail.com Subject: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto? Hi all - can anyone recommend a source for replacement lifelines for my ‘85 33-2? Original pvc covered ss wire looking a bit tired. Top lifeline passes through a cast eye atop the stanchion, lower passes

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2019-05-13 Thread dwight veinot via CnC-List
Any polymeric lifeline like spectra, amsteel or dyneema is not a real “lifeline” regardless of tensile strength. On Mon, May 13, 2019 at 9:16 AM Jerome Tauber via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > According to Sail Magazine article it’s less of a propeller today. “Ultra-High > Molecular

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2019-05-13 Thread Neil Andersen via CnC-List
on behalf of Jerome Tauber via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 8:16 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Jerome Tauber Subject: Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto? According to Sail Magazine article it’s less of a propeller today. “Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene

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2019-05-13 Thread Jerome Tauber via CnC-List
According to Sail Magazine article it’s less of a propeller today. “Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene, or HMPE, popularly known as Dyneema or Spectra, is some 15 times stronger than steel weight-for-weight; 5mm (3/16)Amsteel Blue has a tensile strength of 5,400lb. It’s also versatile,

Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto

2019-05-13 Thread Len Mitchell via CnC-List
I would try HMP, Genco or the rigging shoppe. For what its worth, I used a heat gun and a hooked drywall knife to remove the tired plastic and found perfect stainless underneath. But high tech rope was my plan B. Len Sent from my iPad ___ Thanks

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2019-05-13 Thread James Hesketh via CnC-List
On Mon, May 13, 2019 at 7:15 AM Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Dyneema was banned not because of strength issues, but because of issues > with being compromised or cut all the way through by chafe. > > Thank you Joe ___

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2019-05-13 Thread Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List
Dyneema was banned not because of strength issues, but because of issues with being compromised or cut all the way through by chafe. Joe Coquina From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of James Hesketh via CnC-List Sent: Monday, May 13, 2019 7:09 AM To:

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2019-05-12 Thread Dennis C. via CnC-List
For the bushings, look here: https://www.heyco.com/Hole_Plugs/product.cfm?product=Snap-Bushings-1=Hole_Plugs or https://www.mcmaster.com/locking-grommets Dennis C. Touche' 35-1 #83 Mandeville, LA On Sun, May 12, 2019 at 7:10 PM Dave via CnC-List wrote: > Hi all - can anyone recommend a

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2019-05-12 Thread Alan Liles via CnC-List
I like my Dyneema lifelines for all the same reasons as Jerry, plus it’s easy to splice yourself thus making it cheaper still to install. I read that chafe is an issue but it’s easy to check any chafe points and I’ve never found a problem. I don’t have any 250 lb crew on the rail, mostly, so

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2019-05-12 Thread Charlie Nelson via CnC-List
Agree in general but has such high tech line solved its limited lifetime under constant UV? This problem led me to go with bare SS a few years ago instead of such high tech line. Charlie Nelson1995 C 36XL/kcbWater Phantom Sent from AOL Mobile Mail Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.com On 

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2019-05-12 Thread Jerome Tauber via CnC-List
I would replace with Dyneema, super-strong , greater strength for its diameter than wire, easy to splice, lightweight, feels good to the touch (doesn't cut into your back), easy to inspect, needs fewer fittings than wire, low-stretch, doesn't chafe sheets and sails, costs less and looks better.

Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto?

2019-05-12 Thread Neil Andersen via CnC-List
21661 From: CnC-List on behalf of Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2019 8:53 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: Matthew L. Wolford Subject: Re: Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto? I like Rigging Only for this sort of thing

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2019-05-12 Thread Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List
I like Rigging Only for this sort of thing (and running rigging). Sent from my iPhone > On May 12, 2019, at 8:09 PM, Dave via CnC-List wrote: > > Hi all - can anyone recommend a source for replacement lifelines for my ‘85 > 33-2? > Original pvc covered ss wire looking a bit tired. Top

Stus-List Source for replacement lifelines in Toronto?

2019-05-12 Thread Dave via CnC-List
Hi all - can anyone recommend a source for replacement lifelines for my ‘85 33-2? Original pvc covered ss wire looking a bit tired. Top lifeline passes through a cast eye atop the stanchion, lower passes through (very tired) nylon bushings set into holes in stanchions. Need bushings also.