Actually I've seen fishhooks. I believe that stress on them
over time will do it. They certainly rust, though mostly
at the ends where the covers have pulled up a bit. You
shouldn't be relying on them, so "stronger" wire is a waste
of money.

Other material sounds interesting... doesn't it stretch more?

"Marc" wrote in message
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Life line wire doesn't work enough to get meat hooks. Many sailors are
going to bare wire for a number of reasons.

The wire doesn't corrode as it will under a vinyl cover.

Can be checked for wear more readily.

They can use a larger wire dia. for a stronger life line.

Stays cleaner looking.

Additionally, with the new high tech lines, there is a growing trend
to use this material in stead of wire for life lines. There has been a
lot of discusion about this on the various boards and Practical
Sailor.

On 19 Feb 2004 14:36:50 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:

Looks better but there's a reason for the covering. Sail protecton if
nothing else.


Good points.


RB