On Fri, 09 Jul 2004 18:07:38 -0500, Jim Cate wrote:


I have a small cruiser with a number of lines led to the cockpit, and I
am thinking of marking them (color coding) to help in identifying the
lines when under sail. Has anyone marked or color-coded their lines, and
if so, what kind of paint or dye would be recommended. I'm considering
using cans of paint spray to mark portions of the lines. - Obviously, I
don't want to damage the lines, and I would like to use something that
would stand up to heat, moisture, etc., over time.

Jim Cate

I think that if you paint the lines with anything, they will become
very stiff, and unpleasant to handle. If you really feel you need to
colour-code your lines, you should replace them with pre-coloured
line, which should be readily available at most marine stores.




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