Actually I've seen fishhooks. I believe that stress on them
over time will do it. They certainly rust, though mostly
at the ends where the covers have pulled up a bit. You
shouldn't be relying on them, so "stronger" wire is a waste
of money.

Other material sounds interesting... doesn't it stretch more?

"Marc" wrote in message
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Life line wire doesn't work enough to get meat hooks. Many sailors are
going to bare wire for a number of reasons.

The wire doesn't corrode as it will under a vinyl cover.

Can be checked for wear more readily.

They can use a larger wire dia. for a stronger life line.

Stays cleaner looking.

Additionally, with the new high tech lines, there is a growing trend
to use this material in stead of wire for life lines. There has been a
lot of discusion about this on the various boards and Practical
Sailor.

On 19 Feb 2004 14:36:50 GMT, (Bobsprit) wrote:

Looks better but there's a reason for the covering. Sail protecton if
nothing else.


Good points.


RB

(Bobsprit) wrote in message ...
A lot of boats have pulled off the plastic from the lifelines and it looks
better than the constantly dirty plastic.

Comet & a wet rag. Use it! Easy, fast, works. Give a crew member a
purpose.

What's the best method for getting it off? Blowdryer?

What are you talking about "getting off"? No way would you think that
a hairdryer is going to soften up lifeline coatings, or would you?

A razor used at the proper angle will skin one side of the coated
lifeline and it's quite easy to strip the rest off. I've recycled
coated SS lifelines and used them for the stays on the dink before.

I like hand rails myself. Then netting.

Joe
MSV RedCloud






RB