You are correct, I was wrong. Gee, I learned something today even if I did
get flamed for my ignorance.


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On Thu, 19 Feb 2004 15:18:01 -0500, "Dufus" wrote:


"Jonathan Ganz" wrote in message
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........, but then
you shouldn't be relying on them anyway. They're the grap of
last resort.


Actually, lifelines are for snapping you harness on when you have to
leave
the cockpit offshore.

They are? That sounds like a very bad idea to me! I have jack lines
for that purpose.

BB