"Evan Gatehouse2" wrote in message
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I've heard or seen something somewhere about using some of the new
super low stretch rope for lifelines.
Has anyone heard about that idea?

-- Roger Long

Yup. Steve Dashew was using it for his last sailboats. 1/4" 12 strand
Spectra is lots stronger than 3/16" s.s. Not as chafe/damage resistant
but actually lighter and cheaper if you buy it from the right place. Not
approved for racing sailboats generally.

Evan Gatehouse

I would, but I like the look of plain wire.

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"j" ganz @@
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