I have been looking before to replace my life lines. In Canada, I found at
Canadian Tires, 9 strands Stainless wire labelled aircraft quality. On the
same rack was the same wire with vinyl covering marked $1.49 per foot.

I was ready to buy but I did not have the tools for splicing the (Pelican)
end connectors that hooks on the bow and stern pulpits.

I have seen some sailors using SS U-bolts to secure the connections to the
pulpits and stanchions. Not nautically elegant but safe.

Conversely West Marine are showing (Internet) as showing 304 Stainless Steel
1 X 19 Rigging Wire from $0.79 USD.



"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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Capt. JG wrote:
Has anyone done this? It seems like the PVC just contributes to life
line
degradation. If so, what was your source for the wire/fittings?

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"j" ganz @@
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Hi:

Excellent observation. That white PVC hides all sorts of problems.
I like the ability to visually inspect my wire
BOb

It's kinda obvious when you see rust marks on the white PVC. :-)

I've seen some links for boat that advertise they have them, but I can't
seem to find a source.

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