Lifelines

[JT CLark]

I am considering purchasing liflines for my '77 C22. Other boats that we have seen look like there is no room to move on the foredeck. If you have a boat with them, do you like them? If your boat doesn't have them, have you ever wished that you did?P.S. - I am also looking for a used sliding galley.

 

[Dave]

I have an 88' 22 with lifelines. I like them. The only time it seems crowded moving to the bow is when I have to get by the shrouds. I like having them there just to steady myself when I need to. Although I'd have to say, I don't recall grabbing onto them very much. The kids like to hang their feet over the side while sitting inside the lifelines though. I'm sure they wouldn't do that without the lines.Dave

 

[Randy Kolb]

I like mine too, but...

I have lifelines on my 1986 C22. In addition to being there in case you need something to grab on to, I think they look good. They are also useful to hang fenders off of. On the other hand, if the boat didn't come with them I'm not sure I would go to the expense and effort of adding them. I don't have young kids so that is not an issue for me. Randy

 

[Bob B]

Lifelines & netting.

I don't recall seeing a C22 without life lines. I have a heavy nylon cord netting between the pulpit & first stantions. This is real handy especially when sailing singlehanded as the genoa cannot blow overboard when bringing it in.

 

[JT CLark]

Thanks

Thanks for your thoughts.

 

[David Williams]

I took mine off

I took mine off, and I like it better without them. David

 

[Campy]

Lots of discussion on this before

Look up the thread on lifelines.My boat doesn't have lifelines. 4 other C-22 here in Port Orchared WA don't have them either. I feel the lifeline stanchions are too low, and could be a trip hazard more that a help. They hit you at the back of the knees, thus the trip hazard. Sailors are taught in the US Navy never to use the life lines. They are to be used for life saving only. Our crew still dangles feet over the side but at the shrouds and at the cockpit.I also agree that they take up to much of the precious space there is when walking forward.Both my girls have learned how to sail on this boat. Now they are 14 and 16 years old and take her out themselves.Threw our the sliding galley out too. Took up way too much space. We use a propane camping stove to cook on and now use the space to store our sea bags.Campy "Windsocket" Hull#2226

 

[Nathan Greenland]

I would keep them

1. You might affect the resale value by removing them. This may or may not concern you. 2. I tend to feel a lot more secure with them. Especially when on the bow.