Al,

Congrats on buying a great boat!
In addition to SS wire you should consider Dyneema/Amsteel.  It is very
easy to splice, and as strong as stainless.  There are a number of DIY
stainless kits, but I'm not familiar with them.  I'm sure others will chime
in.

Joel
35/3
Annapolis


On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 11:01 AM, Al Serrato <[email protected]> wrote:

> I recently purchased a 1981 C & C 34 and would like to replace the
> lifelines, which are looking pretty much the worse for wear. The upper
> forward lines don't have turnbuckles either forward or aft and so are
> sagging, and the lower set are smaller diameter than the upper. All are
> sheathed in plastic.
>
>
> I was planning on doing it myself, but wasn't sure of the best way to go
> about making the change, whether there are upgrades to consider, and what
> common mistakes I should try to avoid.  For instance,I understand that
> coated wire is no longer recommended.
>
> Any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Al
> *Fidelity*
> 1981 C & C 34
> San Francisco Bay
>
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