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Old 11-17-2009
JimHawkins JimHawkins is offline
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Here's the link to Sector Honolulu Inspection Note #13.
It says replace wire every 6 years, fittings every 12 years, and chainplates every 18 yrs. It also says to visually inspect regularly and replace any defects found, but it doesn't say what regularly is.

http://homeport.uscg.mil/cgi-bin/st/...e81da918c09605
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