David, I'll second Bob's comment..
My .02 ? Don't do anything just because someone else did it...Too often suggestions made are based on an anecdotal experience that may not apply to your needs. Any decision you make should be based on what YOU determine is your style of use and where you sail. Here's my input.... Early on I changed to 10º out.. The Previous owner had 5 degree IN.. 10º Out.....experience ??. Positive: Ease of walking along the deck (important for Old legs)...(?) Fender tied to the lifeline hangs almost straight down ( I don't do this, but, some folks do.) Negative: Rafting up with anyone is a problem. With the 10 degree sticking out I DO tangle with other's lifelines or hull. Good luck with your Upgrading project. Ralph Ahseln "Oblio" Gresham OR ----- Original Message ----- From: Bob Mann To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 4:33 PM Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Lifeliness David, definitely think about whether you want to change your stanchions to 10* in or out, 5* in or out, or straight up. On my '85, I moved the two nearest the shrouds to out (I think 5*) in Nov. 01. The cost for the four (2 each side) was $217.46 from Catalina Direct. I can now walk around the shrouds and stay inside the lifelines! Bob Mann home.comcast.net/~sailrmann
