Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

[David Kaseler via CnC-List]

We replaced our life lines some years ago. What I remember is that it was not 
that hard. My wife says we got the parts from West Marine but I think we got 
them from somewhere else. In any case you need a good tool to cut the wire and 
a good tool for nicro pressing. And careful measuring.
Dave. Kaseler
1975 C 33
SLY





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> On Aug 31, 2017, at 7:47 AM, Chris Hobson via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> The surveyor when I bought the boat said I could replace the standing rigging 
> myself one wire at a time. Of course I had a lot of gusto when I first 
> purchased her and balls to hoist atop and unclip 37 year old standing 
> rigging. Today I have the phone number of a rigger who was recommended to 
> inspect my original rig and lifelines, expecting a hefty price tag I am keen 
> on the idea of at least doing the lifelines myself. Digging around I found 
> these hand-crimping lifeline fittings from Bosun 
> http://www.bosunsupplies.com/Lifeline-Fittings-Hand-Crimp/ anyone had any 
> experience replacing their lifelines and any lessons they could pass on? I’m 
> sure having the rigging replaced could mean a deal on the lifelines, but 
> wanted to explore my options.
> 
> Chris Hobson
> S/V Going
> 1980 C MKI
> Hull 615
> 
> 
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Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

[Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List]

West Marine made mine for a very reasonable price FYI
J

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Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 1:18 PM
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Cc: Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

Chris,

Before I closed my marine repair business couple years ago, I routinely made 
hand crimp lifelines. They're OK.  I have them on Touche'.  They don't have 
that really nice professional look of a machine swaged lifeline.

I used a tool like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Johnson-Marine-Lifeline-NO-15-Hand-Crimper-Tool-/162610511560?hash=item25dc577ec8:g:fWIAAOSwQVZZfSAr

A word of caution on buying a used crimper.  If the tool has been used a lot, 
the tolerances may be so loose that you don't get a proper crimp.

They don't have that really nice professional look of a machine swaged lifeline.

There are a few tricks.  You must measure fairly accurately.  You need to 
really plan out the configuration with enough adjusters and/or turnbuckles to 
make it fit with adequate tension, etc.

If you don't rotate the crimper 180 between crimps, the fitting will have a 
slight curve to it.

My advice is to price out hand crimp vs machine crimp lifelines.  If the 
difference isn't totally painful, go with the machine crimp.  The appearance 
may be a factor to a discerning buyer when you sell the boat.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA


On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:47 AM, Chris Hobson via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com<mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com>> wrote:
The surveyor when I bought the boat said I could replace the standing rigging 
myself one wire at a time. Of course I had a lot of gusto when I first 
purchased her and balls to hoist atop and unclip 37 year old standing rigging. 
Today I have the phone number of a rigger who was recommended to inspect my 
original rig and lifelines, expecting a hefty price tag I am keen on the idea 
of at least doing the lifelines myself. Digging around I found these 
hand-crimping lifeline fittings from Bosun 
http://www.bosunsupplies.com/Lifeline-Fittings-Hand-Crimp/ anyone had any 
experience replacing their lifelines and any lessons they could pass on? I’m 
sure having the rigging replaced could mean a deal on the lifelines, but wanted 
to explore my options.

Chris Hobson
S/V Going
1980 C MKI
Hull 615




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Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

[Dennis C. via CnC-List]

Chris,

Before I closed my marine repair business couple years ago, I routinely
made hand crimp lifelines. They're OK.  I have them on Touche'.  They don't
have that really nice professional look of a machine swaged lifeline.

I used a tool like this:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Johnson-Marine-Lifeline-NO-15-Hand-Crimper-Tool-/162610511560?hash=item25dc577ec8:g:fWIAAOSwQVZZfSAr

A word of caution on buying a used crimper.  If the tool has been used a
lot, the tolerances may be so loose that you don't get a proper crimp.

They don't have that really nice professional look of a machine swaged
lifeline.

There are a few tricks.  You must measure fairly accurately.  You need to
really plan out the configuration with enough adjusters and/or turnbuckles
to make it fit with adequate tension, etc.

If you don't rotate the crimper 180 between crimps, the fitting will have a
slight curve to it.

My advice is to price out hand crimp vs machine crimp lifelines.  If the
difference isn't totally painful, go with the machine crimp.  The
appearance may be a factor to a discerning buyer when you sell the boat.

Dennis C.
Touche' 35-1 #83
Mandeville, LA


On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 9:47 AM, Chris Hobson via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> The surveyor when I bought the boat said I could replace the standing
> rigging myself one wire at a time. Of course I had a lot of gusto when I
> first purchased her and balls to hoist atop and unclip 37 year old standing
> rigging. Today I have the phone number of a rigger who was recommended to
> inspect my original rig and lifelines, expecting a hefty price tag I am
> keen on the idea of at least doing the lifelines myself. Digging around I
> found these hand-crimping lifeline fittings from Bosun http://www.
> bosunsupplies.com/Lifeline-Fittings-Hand-Crimp/ anyone had any experience
> replacing their lifelines and any lessons they could pass on? I’m sure
> having the rigging replaced could mean a deal on the lifelines, but wanted
> to explore my options.
>
> Chris Hobson
> S/V Going
> 1980 C MKI
> Hull 615
>
>
>
>
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Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

[james via CnC-List]

Chris,

I did the lifelines on my boat with dyneema (Amsteel) and fittings from 
CS Johnson. Look on page 29 of their catalogue for the fittings and 
kits. www.csjohnson.com


James

Delaney

C 38 1976

Oriental, NC


On 8/31/2017 10:47 AM, Chris Hobson via CnC-List wrote:
The surveyor when I bought the boat said I could replace the standing 
rigging myself one wire at a time. Of course I had a lot of gusto when 
I first purchased her and balls to hoist atop and unclip 37 year old 
standing rigging. Today I have the phone number of a rigger who was 
recommended to inspect my original rig and lifelines, expecting a 
hefty price tag I am keen on the idea of at least doing the lifelines 
myself. Digging around I found these hand-crimping lifeline fittings 
from Bosun 
http://www.bosunsupplies.com/Lifeline-Fittings-Hand-Crimp/ anyone had 
any experience replacing their lifelines and any lessons they could 
pass on? I’m sure having the rigging replaced could mean a deal on the 
lifelines, but wanted to explore my options.


Chris Hobson
S/V Going
1980 C MKI
Hull 615





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Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

Yeah kinda scary, I work on my own breaks too




On Thu, Aug 31, 2017, 11:46 AM Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> -1 on home made safety lines (can you do a –1 (as opposed to +1)?)
>
> I guess anything can be done at home, but I have one particularly bad
> experience with home-made safety lines. I went overboard, when the line
> gave way, because the fitting was incorrectly assembled/crimped. It was
> especially inconvenient, because it was during a haul out in late October
> (+15 C air/+5 C water). The good thing it was not underway; rather in the
> well under the crane. At least I did not have to swim far.
>
> Marek
>
> *From:* Chris Hobson via CnC-List
> *Sent:* Thursday, August 31, 2017 10:49
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Cc:* Chris Hobson
> *Subject:* Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines
>
> The surveyor when I bought the boat said I could replace the standing
> rigging myself one wire at a time. Of course I had a lot of gusto when I
> first purchased her and balls to hoist atop and unclip 37 year old standing
> rigging. Today I have the phone number of a rigger who was recommended to
> inspect my original rig and lifelines, expecting a hefty price tag I am
> keen on the idea of at least doing the lifelines myself. Digging around I
> found these hand-crimping lifeline fittings from Bosun
> http://www.bosunsupplies.com/Lifeline-Fittings-Hand-Crimp/ anyone had any
> experience replacing their lifelines and any lessons they could pass on?
> I’m sure having the rigging replaced could mean a deal on the lifelines,
> but wanted to explore my options.
>
> Chris Hobson
> S/V Going
> 1980 C MKI
> Hull 615
>
>
>
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Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

[Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List]

-1 on home made safety lines (can you do a –1 (as opposed to +1)?)

I guess anything can be done at home, but I have one particularly bad 
experience with home-made safety lines. I went overboard, when the line gave 
way, because the fitting was incorrectly assembled/crimped. It was especially 
inconvenient, because it was during a haul out in late October (+15 C air/+5 C 
water). The good thing it was not underway; rather in the well under the crane. 
At least I did not have to swim far.

Marek

From: Chris Hobson via CnC-List
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 10:49
To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
Cc: Chris Hobson
Subject: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

The surveyor when I bought the boat said I could replace the standing rigging 
myself one wire at a time. Of course I had a lot of gusto when I first 
purchased her and balls to hoist atop and unclip 37 year old standing rigging. 
Today I have the phone number of a rigger who was recommended to inspect my 
original rig and lifelines, expecting a hefty price tag I am keen on the idea 
of at least doing the lifelines myself. Digging around I found these 
hand-crimping lifeline fittings from Bosun 
http://www.bosunsupplies.com/Lifeline-Fittings-Hand-Crimp/ anyone had any 
experience replacing their lifelines and any lessons they could pass on? I’m 
sure having the rigging replaced could mean a deal on the lifelines, but wanted 
to explore my options.

Chris Hobson
S/V Going
1980 C MKI
Hull 615



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Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

[Joseph Bognar via CnC-List]

A lot of racers use Spectra line now. Stronger in the long run . No need for 
crimping fittings on the ends 

Sent from Joe Bognar


> On Aug 31, 2017, at 10:07 AM, Josh Muckley via CnC-List 
>  wrote:
> 
> I have used the old suncor swage fittings which get marketted for landscaping 
> and architectural applications.  They were easy.  When I did my lifelines I 
> chose to use 1/4" amsteel and a locked brummel splice on both ends.  The 
> system has worked well for about 3 or 4 years.  The amsteel rating was 
> ~9000lbs, three times what the original wire was rated.  Some of the lines 
> are getting "fuzzy", indicating that they are experiencing some surface wear. 
>  I'm not particularly concerned since they are so much stronger.
> 
> Josh Muckley
> S/V Sea Hawk 
> 1989 C 37+
> Solomons, MD 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Thu, Aug 31, 2017, 10:48 AM Chris Hobson via CnC-List 
>>  wrote:
>> The surveyor when I bought the boat said I could replace the standing 
>> rigging myself one wire at a time. Of course I had a lot of gusto when I 
>> first purchased her and balls to hoist atop and unclip 37 year old standing 
>> rigging. Today I have the phone number of a rigger who was recommended to 
>> inspect my original rig and lifelines, expecting a hefty price tag I am keen 
>> on the idea of at least doing the lifelines myself. Digging around I found 
>> these hand-crimping lifeline fittings from Bosun 
>> http://www.bosunsupplies.com/Lifeline-Fittings-Hand-Crimp/ anyone had any 
>> experience replacing their lifelines and any lessons they could pass on? I’m 
>> sure having the rigging replaced could mean a deal on the lifelines, but 
>> wanted to explore my options.
>> 
>> Chris Hobson
>> S/V Going
>> 1980 C MKI
>> Hull 615
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

[Joel Aronson via CnC-List]

I did Dyneema on The Office (when ISAF allowed it) and used Rigging Only on
Atlantis.  I was pleased with the work, turnaround and price!

Joel

On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 11:25 AM, Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> I had my lifelines replaced by Rigging Only in Massachusetts (where I get
> all my lines).  I sent them the old ones, and they sent back the new ones.
> Their prices on material and fittings are reasonable, and in my view they
> don’t overcharge for the service.  I suggest getting an estimate from them
> before buying a lot of stuff.
>
> *From:* ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> *Sent:* Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:19 AM
> *To:* C <cnc-list@cnc-list.com>
> *Cc:* ALAN BERGEN <trya...@alumni.usc.edu>
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines
>
> If you race, check the regs about using Amsteel.  I think the concern was
> about the attachments; not the Amsteel itself.  Amsteel may no longer be
> acceptable as race rigging for lifelines.  If you use wire, make sure it is
> not covered.  Use bare wire.
>
> Alan Bergen
> 35 Mk III Thirsty
> Rose City YC
> Portland, OR
>
> On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:47 AM, Chris Hobson via CnC-List <
> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
>
>> The surveyor when I bought the boat said I could replace the standing
>> rigging myself one wire at a time. Of course I had a lot of gusto when I
>> first purchased her and balls to hoist atop and unclip 37 year old standing
>> rigging. Today I have the phone number of a rigger who was recommended to
>> inspect my original rig and lifelines, expecting a hefty price tag I am
>> keen on the idea of at least doing the lifelines myself. Digging around I
>> found these hand-crimping lifeline fittings from Bosun
>> http://www.bosunsupplies.com/Lifeline-Fittings-Hand-Crimp/
>> <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.bosunsupplies.com_Lifeline-2DFittings-2DHand-2DCrimp_=DwMFaQ=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ=3EX_tc2gC3wdiwQAB1HRf3KBpQm3V7QXGnfemYNvrnU=os6Vu94kgXBv4_KPVN42oGKZAqoCNplsh97MthlFpXw=>
>> anyone had any experience replacing their lifelines and any lessons they
>> could pass on? I’m sure having the rigging replaced could mean a deal on
>> the lifelines, but wanted to explore my options.
>>
>> Chris Hobson
>> S/V Going
>> 1980 C MKI
>> Hull 615
>>
>>
>>
>>
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> 35 Mk III Thirsty
> Rose City YC
> Portland, OR
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Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

[Matthew L. Wolford via CnC-List]

I had my lifelines replaced by Rigging Only in Massachusetts (where I get all 
my lines).  I sent them the old ones, and they sent back the new ones.  Their 
prices on material and fittings are reasonable, and in my view they don’t 
overcharge for the service.  I suggest getting an estimate from them before 
buying a lot of stuff.

From: ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List 
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017 11:19 AM
To: C 
Cc: ALAN BERGEN 
Subject: Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

If you race, check the regs about using Amsteel.  I think the concern was about 
the attachments; not the Amsteel itself.  Amsteel may no longer be acceptable 
as race rigging for lifelines.  If you use wire, make sure it is not covered.  
Use bare wire.


Alan Bergen

35 Mk III Thirsty

Rose City YC

Portland, OR


On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:47 AM, Chris Hobson via CnC-List 
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

  The surveyor when I bought the boat said I could replace the standing rigging 
myself one wire at a time. Of course I had a lot of gusto when I first 
purchased her and balls to hoist atop and unclip 37 year old standing rigging. 
Today I have the phone number of a rigger who was recommended to inspect my 
original rig and lifelines, expecting a hefty price tag I am keen on the idea 
of at least doing the lifelines myself. Digging around I found these 
hand-crimping lifeline fittings from Bosun 
http://www.bosunsupplies.com/Lifeline-Fittings-Hand-Crimp/ anyone had any 
experience replacing their lifelines and any lessons they could pass on? I’m 
sure having the rigging replaced could mean a deal on the lifelines, but wanted 
to explore my options. 

  Chris Hobson
  S/V Going
  1980 C MKI
  Hull 615




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Portland, OR




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Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

[ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List]

If you race, check the regs about using Amsteel.  I think the concern was
about the attachments; not the Amsteel itself.  Amsteel may no longer be
acceptable as race rigging for lifelines.  If you use wire, make sure it is
not covered.  Use bare wire.

Alan Bergen
35 Mk III Thirsty
Rose City YC
Portland, OR

On Thu, Aug 31, 2017 at 7:47 AM, Chris Hobson via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> The surveyor when I bought the boat said I could replace the standing
> rigging myself one wire at a time. Of course I had a lot of gusto when I
> first purchased her and balls to hoist atop and unclip 37 year old standing
> rigging. Today I have the phone number of a rigger who was recommended to
> inspect my original rig and lifelines, expecting a hefty price tag I am
> keen on the idea of at least doing the lifelines myself. Digging around I
> found these hand-crimping lifeline fittings from Bosun http://www.
> bosunsupplies.com/Lifeline-Fittings-Hand-Crimp/
> 
>  anyone
> had any experience replacing their lifelines and any lessons they could
> pass on? I’m sure having the rigging replaced could mean a deal on the
> lifelines, but wanted to explore my options.
>
> Chris Hobson
> S/V Going
> 1980 C MKI
> Hull 615
>
>
>
>
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> YYxIwC7e8O1HE=
>
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>
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Re: Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

[Josh Muckley via CnC-List]

I have used the old suncor swage fittings which get marketted for
landscaping and architectural applications.  They were easy.  When I did my
lifelines I chose to use 1/4" amsteel and a locked brummel splice on both
ends.  The system has worked well for about 3 or 4 years.  The amsteel
rating was ~9000lbs, three times what the original wire was rated.  Some of
the lines are getting "fuzzy", indicating that they are experiencing some
surface wear.  I'm not particularly concerned since they are so much
stronger.

Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C 37+
Solomons, MD




On Thu, Aug 31, 2017, 10:48 AM Chris Hobson via CnC-List <
cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:

> The surveyor when I bought the boat said I could replace the standing
> rigging myself one wire at a time. Of course I had a lot of gusto when I
> first purchased her and balls to hoist atop and unclip 37 year old standing
> rigging. Today I have the phone number of a rigger who was recommended to
> inspect my original rig and lifelines, expecting a hefty price tag I am
> keen on the idea of at least doing the lifelines myself. Digging around I
> found these hand-crimping lifeline fittings from Bosun
> http://www.bosunsupplies.com/Lifeline-Fittings-Hand-Crimp/ anyone had any
> experience replacing their lifelines and any lessons they could pass on?
> I’m sure having the rigging replaced could mean a deal on the lifelines,
> but wanted to explore my options.
>
> Chris Hobson
> S/V Going
> 1980 C MKI
> Hull 615
>
>
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Stus-List 1980 C 30 MKI - DIY Lifelines

[Chris Hobson via CnC-List]

The surveyor when I bought the boat said I could replace the standing rigging 
myself one wire at a time. Of course I had a lot of gusto when I first 
purchased her and balls to hoist atop and unclip 37 year old standing rigging. 
Today I have the phone number of a rigger who was recommended to inspect my 
original rig and lifelines, expecting a hefty price tag I am keen on the idea 
of at least doing the lifelines myself. Digging around I found these 
hand-crimping lifeline fittings from Bosun 
http://www.bosunsupplies.com/Lifeline-Fittings-Hand-Crimp/ 
 anyone had any 
experience replacing their lifelines and any lessons they could pass on? I’m 
sure having the rigging replaced could mean a deal on the lifelines, but wanted 
to explore my options.

Chris Hobson
S/V Going
1980 C MKI
Hull 615



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