Making Dyneema Sailboat Lifelines

We assemble dyneema lifelines on this Cape Dory 26 and demonstrate making the locked Brummel splice and Estar hitch. Knots and splicing video links: Buntline and Estar Hitch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHs4Yo5n31Q If you don't have clearance on the lifeline stanchion holes to pass through a spliced eye as shown in my video, you should use a modified brummel splice as shown here: Modified Brummel Splice, Part 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxSi8igfChk Summary of best knots for dyneema: https://igkt.net/sm/index.php?topic=6064.0 Parts and Sources: For this boat we used 36 feet 1/8" or 3mm Dyneema SK-78 lashing rope and 120 feet of New England Ropes 1/4” or 6mm HTS 75 - West Marine. To save some money I later bought the equivalent 1/4" DSM SK78 rope at USA Rope and Recovery but they have a 150' minimum order and I experienced long delays getting my order filled. I had better luck and cheapest price of $0.80 per foot on bulk orders from Casto Trading Company at: castotrade.com Or try this supplier currently listing 1/4" Amsteel Dyneema at $0.90/ft: https://dutchwaregear.com/product/1-4-amsteel-blue/ It's important to use a trusted supplier that won't sell you Chinese knock-off rope that has much lower breaking strength. Two C. Sherman Johnson Splice Eyes with Threaded Stud 5/16" -24 x 2-1/2" RH (reuse your pelican hook body) https://www.anchorexpress.com/C-Sherman-Johnson-Splice-Eye-Threaded-Stud-5-16-24-x-2-1-2-RH-Splice-Eye-20-64 Davis Instruments 5/16” snap-on cable cover - West Marine. Hollow end Selma splicing fid: https://duckworks.com/selma-stainless-steel-fids/ We can be reached at atomvoyages.com where you can find articles on cruising and fitting out sailboats. If you have a classic sailboat and want to share your experiences or have questions on fitting out, consider joining the Plastic Classic Forum where I'm a forum moderator and answer questions: https://plasticclassicforum.com/forum/