23 lines
1013 B
Markdown
23 lines
1013 B
Markdown
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title: "Rope Life Lines"
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date: 2011-09-30T09:21:36-04:00
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tags: [coconutz, sailing]
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typora-root-url: ../../static
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featuredImage: "/img/rope-life-lines/tumblr_m4fwmheSnN1qdnjd7.jpg"
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I replaced the lifelines on Coconutz with 3 Strand Dacron (polyester)
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The old PVC coated wire was suffering from corrosion in some spots and I was afraid of them snapping at the worst possible time.
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The new life lines are a much simpler setup and I can inspect them for chafe and wear more easily. Also the whole setup is much cheaper and I was able to easily splice the line my self.
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The reason I seized the end with the pelican hook was because I was afraid the line would stretch beyond what I could take up with the turnbuckle, so once the line is a little more seasoned I will take out the slack and reset the turnbuckle and then put in a shackle splice.
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