Sailingfun
Member III
I just finished one side of Tototo with 6mm Dyneema.
Very happy with the result!! We use mostly hardware coming from Colligo Marine
Very happy with the result!! We use mostly hardware coming from Colligo Marine
My other option was considering using hand swage fittings which I have done
I replaced the lifelines on my last boat and used hand swaged fittings and knockoff turnbuckles and pelican hooks that I found on Ebay. It has been ten years and everything is holding up quite well. Did the project for just under $500.
Hey JSM -Four years ago I was thinking about replacing our discolored and cracked lifelines. Before removing the old lifelines I stripped the PVC coating off of the lines to see how the boat would look with bare cable.
Turned out that the cables were in good shape so I left well enough alone and replaced the older corroded turnbuckles and pelican hooks with shinny new ones.
Until JSM checks in, IF your present (coated) lifelines are over 20 years old, they need replacing. Period.Hey JSM -
I'm considering replacing the pvc coated lifelines on my Ericson 25 with Dyneema but saw your post about stripping off the pvc on yours and now I'm curious about the shape of mine. So wanted to ask how did you strip off the pvc coating?
Thanks
Yes of course. My query was really due to curiosity as to what lies beneath the pvc. And perhaps a quick cosmetic fix while I contemplate SS vs Dyneema.Until JSM checks in, IF your present (coated) lifelines are over 20 years old, they need replacing. Period.
If your boat was built in the 70' or 80's, this safety Maintenance chore is overdue.
Uncoated SS or Dyneema will do the job. And replace any ancient turnbuckles and gate closures devices also. Enter this into $$ paint. log as "Life Insurance" premium, payable approx every couple decades, just like replacing the standing rig.
I used a knife. With the lines in place I cut down to the wire and pulled the knife down the length of the line peeling the coating. You can then strip the rest of the coating off by hand. All in all took about an hour. My cables were all in good shape with no fish hooks or rust (boat is in fresh water).Hey JSM -
I'm considering replacing the pvc coated lifelines on my Ericson 25 with Dyneema but saw your post about stripping off the pvc on yours and now I'm curious about the shape of mine. So wanted to ask how did you strip off the pvc coating?
Thanks
I just found the invoice from the PO's installation of pvc coated lifelines. It was August 1997, and they appear to be in good shape still! Having been born and raised on salt water, I find it amazing how rust-free fittings are on my boat. That's the beauty of spending four months a year in fresh water at 9,000 feet.Hey JSM -
I'm considering replacing the pvc coated lifelines on my Ericson 25 with Dyneema but saw your post about stripping off the pvc on yours and now I'm curious about the shape of mine. So wanted to ask how did you strip off the pvc coating?
Thanks