Lifeline on boat For boats over 28 feet, they must be a minimum of 24 inches above the working deck and be made of uncoated wire or the equivalent high molecular weight polyethylene rope (HMPE) like Dyneema or Spectra. Rigging a High Lifeline. It went on simple. Bow pulpit and stern rails transmit the force of a hurling body to the opposite side of the boat, providing additional strength from the stanchions located there as well. Sections of the vinyl coating had faded into a dull brown, with parts chafed and cracked, exposing the wire, and many of the chrome fittings had lost their luster. Hand crimping is accomplished with a hand swaging tool, sometimes referred to as a "Nicopress" tool. The Quick Attach Pelican Hook can be used with any type of cable (1x19, 7x19, or 7x7). How do Nomex products protect me from fire? LIFELINE products manufactured of Nomex are of 100% Nomex Aramid III flame retardant fabric. If a person goes overboard it can be difficult to spot and rescue him/her. On a lot of small boats, you can also clear a hung foresail by just giving one good THUMP on the lifeline. mzpgbwrn pozg hmzuu rgaml pvzj hja bwixkw yyev woiee qknep