Thread: Replace? Add? Fix? Want? .. the Put On's
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Default Replace? Add? Fix? Want? .. the Put On's
On Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:25:23 -0800 (PST), wrote:

Frogwatch wrote:


Replace the lifelines too

Now there, I agree. Minor costs & hassle... and BTW lifelines should
be replaced with a low-stretch hi-UV-resistant line, not wire. And
*definitely* not plastic covered wire. That stuff is dangerous for
lifelines, even though it's almost universal on older cruisers & racer-
cruisers.



Fresh Breezes- Doug King

STRONGLY disagree about non-metal lifelines. Far too easy to damage.
You (or someone else) may nick one without ever even realizing it
until you fall against the line and it parts.

If you want something more comfortable than bare stainless wire, there
are split covers that can be removed for inspection, as well as clear
plastic covers.

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