I need to replace my lifelines on my catalina 27. Is this a custome made to fit project or an ordered item from manufacturer.
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Paul Akers
Precise Measurements
When I had mine done a few years ago on my Hunter, I had a rigger do them and it required precise measurements. Production boats look the same, but there are always some differences. I'd check with Catalina, first, but check the boating catalogs who sell lifelines. They give measurement instructions and ordering information. Good Luck
When I had mine done a few years ago on my Hunter, I had a rigger do them and it required precise measurements. Production boats look the same, but there are always some differences. I'd check with Catalina, first, but check the boating catalogs who sell lifelines. They give measurement instructions and ordering information. Good Luck
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Bill
Life lines
You need to measure each line individually, port and starboard, upper, lower. Do not be suprised if the new ones come back a little short since some riggers build in a stretch factor. This happened to me and I had to add a couple of shackles at the ends to make them longer in order to get them on. They quickley stretched out and I was able to remove the shackles. I don't know for sure if this is standard practice but it worked for me. I do recall reading a formula for determining stretch in standing rigging some place so I assumed they did use a stretch factor upon assembly. Yes, call around and get quotes. You never know who has a sale, including the manufacturer.
You need to measure each line individually, port and starboard, upper, lower. Do not be suprised if the new ones come back a little short since some riggers build in a stretch factor. This happened to me and I had to add a couple of shackles at the ends to make them longer in order to get them on. They quickley stretched out and I was able to remove the shackles. I don't know for sure if this is standard practice but it worked for me. I do recall reading a formula for determining stretch in standing rigging some place so I assumed they did use a stretch factor upon assembly. Yes, call around and get quotes. You never know who has a sale, including the manufacturer.
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Eric Lorgus
I took the old lines off my boat
and gave them to the local outfit that makes new ones. I labelled each line as to where it came from, and added comments if I thought the new line should be slightly shorter or longer (i.e., add 1/2").
and gave them to the local outfit that makes new ones. I labelled each line as to where it came from, and added comments if I thought the new line should be slightly shorter or longer (i.e., add 1/2").
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LaDonna Bubak - Catalina Owners
Buy some three-strand
I saw this done on a cute little ODay & had to do it for my boat. I bought some smaller diameter 3 strand line. Can't recall the exact diameter but it was the largest that could fit through the loops on the stanchions. I bought a couple of bronze pelican hooks and spliced the line onto them. I attached them via the pelican hooks & then stretched them through the loops to the forward loop on the bow. I pulled with all my might, marked the line, unhooked the aft end, spliced them & voila! Very nautical, attractive lifelines for pennies. Some may voice concern that they wouldn't be as sturdy as wire lines. True true. BUT...I sail on the Columbia River & NEVER attach myself to my lifelines. I'm never out in nasty weather and besides, if it was nasty, I would prefer to set up some jacklines. Anyway, if they become a little stretched out & loose, all you have to do is unhook them for a few days & they'll shrink right back up again. I've had mine for over 3 years & they still look great but if they wear out or get ugly, it's just pennies to replace. LaDonna
I saw this done on a cute little ODay & had to do it for my boat. I bought some smaller diameter 3 strand line. Can't recall the exact diameter but it was the largest that could fit through the loops on the stanchions. I bought a couple of bronze pelican hooks and spliced the line onto them. I attached them via the pelican hooks & then stretched them through the loops to the forward loop on the bow. I pulled with all my might, marked the line, unhooked the aft end, spliced them & voila! Very nautical, attractive lifelines for pennies. Some may voice concern that they wouldn't be as sturdy as wire lines. True true. BUT...I sail on the Columbia River & NEVER attach myself to my lifelines. I'm never out in nasty weather and besides, if it was nasty, I would prefer to set up some jacklines. Anyway, if they become a little stretched out & loose, all you have to do is unhook them for a few days & they'll shrink right back up again. I've had mine for over 3 years & they still look great but if they wear out or get ugly, it's just pennies to replace. LaDonna
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Brian Ranniger
C-30 Lifelines
I just replaced the lifelines on my Catalina 30 for about 200.00. I used the hand crimp terminals from JSI (I believe) You need the right crimper though which is about 40.00. Some people said not to use the hand crimp because it is a weaker fitting, but I figured they were stronger than the small eyes on the pulpits which connect them to the boat. Plus, I don't have any heavy weather where I sail. I think I got the wire from sailnet at about .80 per foot. (West Marine was 1.21 per foot.)
I just replaced the lifelines on my Catalina 30 for about 200.00. I used the hand crimp terminals from JSI (I believe) You need the right crimper though which is about 40.00. Some people said not to use the hand crimp because it is a weaker fitting, but I figured they were stronger than the small eyes on the pulpits which connect them to the boat. Plus, I don't have any heavy weather where I sail. I think I got the wire from sailnet at about .80 per foot. (West Marine was 1.21 per foot.)
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Justin - O'day Owners' Web
I took mine to a rigger
I took the old lines off my boat and took them to a rigger who duplicated them. They came in a bit short, but they will stretch out the little bit necessary. If you don't have a local rigger, your nearest West Marine shop can send them to their rigger to do. I also really like LaDonna's idea. I bet it looks great. Justin - O'day Owners' Web
I took the old lines off my boat and took them to a rigger who duplicated them. They came in a bit short, but they will stretch out the little bit necessary. If you don't have a local rigger, your nearest West Marine shop can send them to their rigger to do. I also really like LaDonna's idea. I bet it looks great. Justin - O'day Owners' Web
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Sean
Ladonna
Great idea. I sail on an interior Lake and love your idea. Did you use regular three strand nylon line?
Great idea. I sail on an interior Lake and love your idea. Did you use regular three strand nylon line?
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