Can I replace guardrails myself?

[Burnham Bob]

I used the plastimo plastic wire - it has a multi strand core and that was quite easy - the eyes simple screw into the core

 

[Daydream believer]

I used the plastimo plastic wire - it has a multi strand core and that was quite easy - the eyes simple screw into the core

Bit like my wife's net curtains !!

 

[eric06]

Did the top ones last winter and plan to do the lowers this season. Bought a complete kit from Aladins Cave in Bursledon for £50 a side. Actually picked them up but they will do mail order if you want. The staloks were simple to fit and the diagram quite straight forward.


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[Refueler]

I have a 4mm top SS wire to replace, chafe has caused a few strands to part ... it will be removed ... given to shop who will create a new ... price I expect (38ft boat) to be well under 100 euros.

 

[Refueler]

Will a swaged on stud fit through a stantions? Doesn't look like it. My guardrails have just a loop swaged on one end for the lashings to go through

Yes should do as you use a 'barrel swage' ... long and narrow.

 

[Refueler]

Unfortunately it is not just the UV. The 'Achlle's Heel' of Dyneema lifelines is abrasion, especially where it passes through the stanchions. This is aggravated through heavy use, e.g., during racing. This is why ISAF had second thoughts about it. Boats that do not get much use do not have that problem.
The halyard of my main is a form of Dyneema (8mm Liros Regatta 2000) but the lifelines remain stainless (uncovered, of course) .

Have to check my books ... but Racing did not allow covered wire or the common for 70's - 80's Parafil guardlines ... basically because condition of the lines was hidden.

My 38ft Cruiser Racer has plain stainless 4mm for that reason.

 

[Refueler]

I used the plastimo plastic wire - it has a multi strand core and that was quite easy - the eyes simple screw into the core

OK for Cruising - but not accepted for serious racing ... its likely a version of PARAFIL ....

 

[Stemar]

The guard wires on Jazzcat were a bit like the OP's, with signs of rust peeking out from under the plastic. I cut off the plastic and, yes, there was some rust staining on the wires, but they were still sound, so I decided I could live with them

 

[neil_s]

Force 4 advertise self assembly guardrail wire sets and guardrail DIY ends! Page 158 in their catalogue. These are not Norseman or Sta-lok types - they seem to be simple sockets with Allen head grub screws that you tighten against the wire. SWL? who knows!

 

[Refueler]

DIY Swageless Terminal Ends | Wire Rope Shop

Get a supply of SS wire ..... a decent sharp cold chisel and metal bed to cut to length ... (or grinder) ....