Lifeline replacement

[Dan Corcoran]

One of my lifeline's lost it's metal end while racing Sunday, from my US built 2007 J/109. The wire slid out from inside it's connector. I feel I should replace all lifelines asap. Crew is asking for synthetic material.

Anyone have advice for doing so? Materials, techniques, what options I have to choose from? What fittings to use with synthetic lines? How long does this take?

Is mobius brummel eye splice a good option for someone who has no experience yet using a fid.
https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboa ... -lifelines

Thanks
Dan Corcoran
Strider

[Vento Solare]

Stick with the stainless. The synthetic lifelines were allowed for offshore use but if it has not been rescinded already it will be due to failures from poor maintenance.

[tkoetje]

I had synthetic on my j/33, 1/4 inch sampson dyneema. switched back. lots of inspection/maint headache. How frayed is too much ? how confident are you in 25/35 knots ? approximately yearly replacement. no thanks.

[Dan Corcoran]

The rigger is asking me if the stainless turnbuckles are left handed or right handed. Anyone know?

[Vento Solare]

No telling without looking at them. Which way do you turn them to tighten?