Looking for lifeline netting (cheep) - Page 3

Ibiza · 13-04-2008, 21:45

Hi,

I'm about to purchase lifeline netting either from On Deck Sports or Gourock based on the recommendations here.

To those of you who have purchased netting from either of these suppliers, did you get the black netting that they recommend from for higher UV resistance?

If you did get black, how do you like the look of it on your boat?

Doghouse · 14-04-2008, 04:10

I went with the white. It has held up for 3 years now, and is outliving everything I come up with to attach it with. I am now getting setup to use stainless steel zip ties.

Ibiza · 24-04-2008, 19:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doghouse

I went with the white. It has held up for 3 years now, and is outliving everything I come up with to attach it with. I am now getting setup to use stainless steel zip ties.

Ok, I ordered up the netting from On Deck Sports. I went with the #36 White and I got enough to do the boat twice (we are leaving to go cruising this fall) for less than $100, including shipping.

That sure puts that wimpy, expensive stuff that West Marine sells to shame...

Anyway, while I'm anxiously awaiting the arrival of my netting, I'm looking for stainless steel zip ties and haven't been able to locate any so far.

Can you tell me where to find them?

Thanks!!!!!!

Ibiza · 24-04-2008, 19:36

Follow up to the stainless zip tie question, above...

I have found what appears to be the normal stainless zip tie. They are 3/16 wide and come in various lengths.

These look like they might be a pain to attach to 1 inch stanchions and even worse to use on anything smaller due to the size of the clasp mechanism.

I had envisioned something smaller, perhaps made from stainless steel wire that might be used for attaching the netting to the stanchions.

Does anyone know of zip ties made from stainless steel wire / cable and where to find them?

Thanks again...

hellosailor · 24-04-2008, 21:08

Google "stainless steel tie wrap" and you'll get plenty of hits.

STAINLESS STEEL TIE WRAPS PAGE

PART NUMBER
LENGTH
WIDTH
BUNDLE DIAMETER
STRENGTH LBS
USE DROP DOWN MENU
TO SELECT QUANTITY
ADD TO CART
TST-05
5.60"
.180"
1.00"
100

Stainless Steel 100 Pack - $64.95 Stainless Steel 500 Pack - $299.95 Stainless Steel 1000 Pack - $499.95

TST-08
8.40"
.180"
2.00"
100

Stainless Steel 100 Pack - $69.95 Stainless Steel 500 Pack - $329.95 Stainless Steel 1000 Pack - $599.95

Charlie · 24-04-2008, 21:11

I've used UV protected plastic zip ties for alot cheaper. The black ones are the uv protected ones.

sailorgirl1 · 09-06-2008, 09:09

Did you try looking at Sailrite Sunbrella, Fabrics, Sailcloth, Canvas and Sail Hardware , they carry lifeline netting Lifeline Safety Netting - Great quality & price and mesh materials?

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Doghouse Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hampton Roads, va Boat: Catalina 387 - Magical Dreamer Posts: 145 Images: 1	I went with the white. It has held up for 3 years now, and is outliving everything I come up with to attach it with. I am now getting setup to use stainless steel zip ties.

24-04-2008, 19:36	#34
Ibiza Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Long Beach, CA Boat: Polaris 43 - Ibiza Posts: 3	Follow up to the stainless zip tie question, above... I have found what appears to be the normal stainless zip tie. They are 3/16 wide and come in various lengths. These look like they might be a pain to attach to 1 inch stanchions and even worse to use on anything smaller due to the size of the clasp mechanism. I had envisioned something smaller, perhaps made from stainless steel wire that might be used for attaching the netting to the stanchions. Does anyone know of zip ties made from stainless steel wire / cable and where to find them? Thanks again...

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hellosailor Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,286	Google "stainless steel tie wrap" and you'll get plenty of hits. STAINLESS STEEL TIE WRAPS PAGE PART NUMBER LENGTH WIDTH BUNDLE DIAMETER STRENGTH LBS USE DROP DOWN MENU TO SELECT QUANTITY ADD TO CART TST-05 5.60" .180" 1.00" 100 Stainless Steel 100 Pack - $64.95 Stainless Steel 500 Pack - $299.95 Stainless Steel 1000 Pack - $499.95 TST-08 8.40" .180" 2.00" 100 Stainless Steel 100 Pack - $69.95 Stainless Steel 500 Pack - $329.95 Stainless Steel 1000 Pack - $599.95

24-04-2008, 21:11	#36
Charlie Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Nevada City. CA Boat: Sceptre 41 Ohana Posts: 1,508 Images: 2	I've used UV protected plastic zip ties for alot cheaper. The black ones are the uv protected ones. __________________ Fair Winds, Charlie Between us there was, as I have already said somewhere, the bond of the sea. Besides holding our hearts together through long periods of separation, it had the effect of making us tolerant of each other's yarns -- and even convictions. Heart of Darkness Joseph Conrad

09-06-2008, 09:09	#37
sailorgirl1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	Did you try looking at Sailrite Sunbrella, Fabrics, Sailcloth, Canvas and Sail Hardware , they carry lifeline netting Lifeline Safety Netting - Great quality & price and mesh materials?