johnson life line terminals, lever vs. handtool

[Stumble]

Here you can see a sleave I put over the line as a chaff guard on the top lifeline. To be honest these were a real pain to get right, and I think completely useless when compared to the wear on the bottom lifelines where I couldn't install them (The splice for the hiking pad kept them from fitting). If anything I would have just gone up another size and saved all the work trying to get the chaff guards in the right position.


This is a close up of the rear pulpit with lashing tying the line off. I probably would shorted the lifeline if I did it again by about 3 inches, but only because I spliced one too long, and now have to go back and redo it.

[seawolf]

Stumble,
I was able to look at the pictures.
That is a great help. The splicing looks clean and uncluttered without expensive fittings.
I think the only thing I may do different is to install a gate, as we do a lot of raft ups and I do not like the idea of the lines just drooping down from the stanchions and causing a trip hazard for people walking across the boat.
I am getting excited about learning the splices and putting it all together.
Volador has a blue hull, so the amsteel blue may be a good compliment.
Thanks again for your help and the pics.
Bob

[Stumble]

Happy to help,

But note that Amsteel Blue is a specific type of Amsteel available in a variety of colors. There is also a type of line called Amsteel which is available in blue (I am pretty sure), that is not the same thing.