You're the one maintaining that they're essential or key gear. They're not.
I don't have
any on my boat. Don't need them. They're nice to have. They're in the
category
of safety equipment. They, like most things, shouldn't be relied upon to
save your
life. One's brain is the most important and essential piece of equipment.
Don't get
onboard without it.

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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The key word is "may."


That will be the word at your funeral, Jonathan.
"If the line had been maintained, he MAY have survived."
I'm not sure what you're attempting to preach here. Suggesting that
lifelines
are not key gear is something Neal would say. Or maybe not.

RB