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
   • Buntline and EStar Hitch with EStar S...  

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
   • Modified Brummel Splice, Part 1  

Summary of best knots for dyneema:
https://igkt.net/sm/index.php?topic=6...

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...
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-Sherm...

Davis Instruments 5/16” snap-on cable cover - West Marine.

Hollow end Selma splicing fid:
https://duckworks.com/selma-stainless...

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