CP 16 lifelines

[JMC]

We are getting our boat ready for the season and want to add lifelines for the benefit of our smaller crew. 

Has anyone installed this upgrade (I have the spare parts list from Hutchins) and can offer comments on how it worked out? 

Any after market installations that worked out well?.

Having never seen lifelines installed on a 16, can someone describe it (pushpit wraps around stern?  One or two stanchions per side?  Coated or bare stainless lines?  Boarding considerations such as pelican hooks, etc.)

The pulpit on the boat now doesn't have any place to attach the lines currently - wondering if that'll need replacing as well.

Thanks in advance!

John

[B.Hart]

    Hi John, I don't have any lifelines on my 16 you might try looking at pictures in the gallery's . There alot of pictures in the old gallery but I do not know how to tell you how to get there,  maby someone can help   BILL

[idouglas]

Hi John:

My 1994 CP16/XL/III came with lifelines factory installed (although I am a second owner.)  You can see pictures in the owners gallery under idouglas at:  http://com-pacowners.com/gallery2/index.php?cat=10709

I really like having the lifelines, especially since I do not have a roller furler jib.

idouglas

[rchiare1]

John
Take a look at my gallery photos  "Solo"

My CP-16 CB has factory installed lifelines, and roller furling. The life lines attach to the bow pulpit as does the roller furling.
I have found it difficult to post any photos on this site. But I'll be glad to email you any picture you want to see.
I suggest you visit www.csjohnson.com for a catalog that covers the topic very well.

Bob

[jkmoore]

Hi John -

I purchased a 'bare bones' '82 CP16 and installed the lifelines (a must with kids).  Hutchins had all of the parts (2 stern rails, 2 stanchions - 1 per side, coated lines, and the bow pulpit).  I went ahead and purchased a new pulpit from them as the previous one was aluminum and did not have the eyes for the lifelines or electrical connections (bow light).  You may be able to use your existing pulpit with some slight modifications.

The installation was pretty much straightforward with everything bolted through the deck with plenty of sealant.  Getting everything attached in the stern was a little tight, but fortunately my wife 'volunteered' to help.  If you are adding electrical, Hutchins was kind enough to fix a cord in the pulpit to serve as a wire pull. (This made wiring the light a lot easier). The stern rails are mounted on the corners and wrap around the side slightly.

The one tool you will need that isn't in everyone's toolbox is a specialized crimper. There were two types you can use, one was significantly more expensive than the other.  I think I paid $30 from Jamestown Marine, as no one on my area carried it.  Unfortunately, I can't find mine or I would tell you the name... if you call Hutchins I'm sure they could tell you.  If you have a local sail boat shop, they probably have the crimper on site.  All you would need to do is measure the line and they can attach the fittings (which were purchased with the lines from Hutchins). 

Best of luck!

Jason

[Craig Weis]

My boat came with the bow pulpit however I added the stern pulpit, stanchions and life lines. To size and crimp on the pelican hooks at the stern I left that task up to Skipper's Bud Boatyard and it took them about ten minutes with my Com-Pac 19 on the trailer, to do the job.  No cost. skip.

[JMC]

Thanks to everyone - got the boat in the water last week for the next three months - can't wait!

John