Source? Tubular cushion material for lifelines

M. R. Bober · Post by **M. R. Bober** » May 3rd, '08, 08:04

RESPITE's lifeline cushions and Sunbrella covers are shot. The fair & lovely is ready to replace them. However we have not been able to locate a suitable foam cushion (5.5ft x 1.75in OD) from the usual sources. I have some pipe insulation, but I don't think it will stand up under load.

Anybody have a source?

Thanks in advance.

Mitchell Bober
Sunny Lancaster (where the sailing is supposed to be cushy), VA

plumber · Post by **plumber** » May 5th, '08, 08:42

I have been known to use those floatie tubes, there cheep, colorful and easy to install, you can change out the colors several times during the season and keep the others at the marina wondering. They are fairly tough and do last quite a wile
Brace

Steve Laume · Post by **Steve Laume** » May 5th, '08, 13:58

That pipe insulation might hold up quite well if you run a piece of tubing inside of it so the small diameter lifeline doesn't bare directly on the foam. Are you sitting up on the combing board when you are leaning against the lifelines? I would want a set of combing padding too, Steve.

Neil Gordon · Post by **Neil Gordon** » May 5th, '08, 16:18

Maybe I"m old fashioned, but given that the lifelines are the last line of defense between the crew and near certain death, I was always taught that they're not there to lean against.

M. R. Bober · Post by **M. R. Bober** » May 5th, '08, 19:32

Neil Gordon wrote:Maybe I"m old fashioned, but given that the lifelines are the last line of defense between the crew and near certain death, I was always taught that they're not there to lean against.

Well maybe you are, Neil. Do you neck on the first date?

I generally do not lean against the lifelines as a back rest, but it is amazing how many times I lean over them (i.e. securing dock lines, furling the yankee) and my ribs are tender enough to be on the menu of any Bar-B-Que place in the country.

Does anybody know if the black cushion material is neoprene?

Mitchell Bober
Sunny Lancaster (where old fudds gather), VA

mgphl52 · Post by **mgphl52** » May 6th, '08, 17:56

These folks have nearly 1/2 million items available and they provide great service! The URL is http://mcmaster.com.

-michael

M. R. Bober · Post by **M. R. Bober** » May 8th, '08, 11:33

I have been unable to identify the cushioning material so it time for plan two.

I ordered a pair of Perimeter Industries "made up" lifeline cushions. The fair & lovely will make the require Sunbrella slip cover.

Mitchell Bober
Sunny Lancaster (where the buffalo do not roam, they stay fenced in @ Edmonds Farm. The deer play in traffic, and the antelope are off of the radar), VA

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Source? Tubular cushion material for lifelines

Source? Tubular cushion material for lifelines

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