Thanks for the suggestions. The kits look easy enough but I was concerned about 
whether a hand tool can give me a strong enough swage connection. I thought a 
big compression machine was needed to get it to bond correctly.


On Aug 29, 2013, at 8:33 AM, Curtis <[email protected]> wrote:

> I used the amsteel blue option been there its 2nd session. Works great. PHFR 
> race rules now approve on its use. Use the Bromal splice and use the neoprene 
> thimbles in the loops. Good luck and keep us posted on the new to you boat... 
> Congratulations on a great purchase..
> Cheers,
> 
> here is a shot om my life lines. http://eastcostlady.blogspot.com/
> 
> Here is a short video on the 
> splice.https://www.google.com/webhp?source=search_app#q=brummel+splice&spell=1
> 
> 
> On Thu, Aug 29, 2013 at 11:07 AM, <[email protected]> wrote:
>>  
>> Al
>>  
>> Just go to Defender Marine (defender.com) and buy a lifeline kit. It will 
>> come with everything that you need to replace the wire. Use bare s/s wire 
>> and the coated stuff.
>>  
>> Jack Fitzgerald
>> HONEY - US12788
>> C&C 39 TM
>>  
>> In a message dated 8/29/2013 11:01:56 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
>> [email protected] writes:
>>> 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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