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Lifeline Cable and Studs

1K views 8 replies 7 participants last post by  sailingdog 
#1 ·
Does anyone have any good sites to get lifeline and terminal ends. And what do people suggest 1x19 or 7x7 wire? Coated or uncoated? Right now I have 3/16 wire and my terminal studs are 5/16 threads. Thanks in advance.
 
#2 ·
You should use uncoated wire, as the coated wire can hide corrosion problems and is more subject to early failure. 1x19 is probably more common. CS Johnson might be a good place to look.
 
#5 ·
SVDS-

Uncoated should be fine with the netting.
 
#8 ·
Here's another vote for coated lifelines. When I had them redone on my boat, the rigger talked to me about both options (and even about using line instead) and after hearing all that, I thought the coated would fit my use of the boat better. Really, it's a matter of taste, and YMMV.
 
#9 ·
You could always go with synthetic lifelines, made of spectra...
 
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