Hey Nutsy,

Don't know for sure if your trolling or really have a question? Anyway;
to answer your question. Plain wire are cleaner when new, Easier to
clean, easier to inspect visually, better if your system is designed to
HOLD as the stanchons let go BUT a covered line doesn't develop "Meat
Hooks" as it ages, a clip from a safety line doesn't wear on a single
strand, and is much nicer on the hands getting on & off the boat, The
covered lines will develop crack with age and won't look to sharp but
will still work.

Make your pick and tell us why and how much better they a^)

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