Are DIY LIFELINES Hard to Make? | ep. 177

Making our own lifelines out of dyneema was a little nerve wracking. We looked at kits but figured we could buy the pieces on our own cheaper. But after stumbling on a couple of great tutorials from The@RiggingDoctor we were able to quickly and efficiently get this project done so our crew will be safer as we move about the boat. We used: 5mm (3/16") Amsteel Blue https://www.go2marine.com/Samson-AMSTEEL-BLUE-Rope Samson Splicing Kit https://amzn.to/3m1z03h M5 316 stainless thimbles https://amzn.to/3kH01cA 2mm dyneema lashing line https://bit.ly/3ETBj0I Snap shackles 316 for gates https://amzn.to/3EPJ33Z Check out the tutorials below for specific directions: Blog Articles: Dyneema Lifeline Tutorial https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2015/12/28/dyneema-lifelines Mobius Brummel Eye Splice https://www.riggingdoctor.com/life-aboard/2015/12/24/mobius-brummel-eye-splice Videos: How to make the Mobius Brummel Eye Splice https://youtu.be/UpkqJ4GRfSg How to tie a double figure eight https://youtu.be/PJkCaUUhqgs How to end the lashing https://youtu.be/91B-5pE9mwQ?t=683 (starts near minute 11) We are a family preparing to sail around the world in our electric sailboat. Join our adventures as we learn to sail and figure out all we need to know about living on a boat with kids. **************************************** If you came here looking for our Amazon links, you're a special kind of awesome human. Thanks for checking them out! *As an Amazon Associate we earn a small amount from qualifying purchases. PRODUCTS WE USE & LOVE: https://amzn.to/3NYWQK8 OUR WISH LIST 😁 https://amzn.to/3LGS9CV **************************************** Want to Support Us? Join Our Crew on Patreon - http://www.patreon.com/spoondrifters Donate Via Paypal - Paypal.com/spoondrifter Other Places to Find Us Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/spoondrifters Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/spoondrifters Music by Artlist https://artlist.io/Tammy-2772187 Epidemic Sound https://share.epidemicsound.com/dyx6t6 #spoondrifters We participate in multiple affiliate programs including Amazon Affiliates. This means that if you click on and purchase from our links, we will get a small percentage from those stores and brands. This does not cost you anything extra and we appreciate your support when you do click. Thanks!