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Originally Posted by brak
Knothead, what would it cost to replace lifelines on a 35 foot boat?  |
Assuming you have upper and lower lifelines and no gates. $560.00 for 3/16" uncoated 1x19. Open-body turnbuckle at one end and a toggle-jaw at the other. Gates will significantly increase the cost.
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Originally Posted by papasailor;
Thanks for the advice. I have decided to replace my lines and do the swages myself and probably use the bare wire without vinyl. I have a swage tool but will use the bench mounted tool at West Marine where I probably will buy the wire.
Quick attach norsman connectors would simplify the job but increase the price quite a bit. Posts seem divided between strength and the safety aspect of swaging. However, I agree the lifeline is really a trip wire at knee height and probably would break off the stanchions if any considerable weight were thrown against them. (me for instance)
For those who have done this themselves, can I be reasonably safe using the swage connectors and doing it myself? Rest assured when I swage them, I will put my "considerable weight" on the handle of the bench mounted swager for maximum squeezing. |
When you say you have a swage tool are you refering to a Nico-press tool?
If you are planning to do this yourself then I am assuming you are using the C.Sherman Johnson hand crimp fitting. If so you must use their tool. A regular Nico-press tool is not sized correctly. Check the C.S.J. catalog.
Last I checked, West Marine stores do not have swaging machines available for public use.