Coated SS Cable/Wire Source

[Pau Hana Daz]

Anybody have a source for a short (30") section of coated SS cable with end loops? I'm looking for something similar to lifeline cable but with finished loop ends and weight rated. It's to replace an old ratty looking piece of line that attaches our Dinghy Caddy tackle to the top of our sundeck. I'd prefer swaged ends, but quality crimped loops would work as well. Actual working load is probably only a hundred pounds at most (10 AL RIB with OB on a pivot) but of course I'd want much higher ratings for a good safety margin. I've currently got an uncoated piece with crimped ends in place, but I don't know the rating on it and don't want to risk having the dinghy fall...

Have been doing some looking online but so far all I've found has been bulk cable/wire and "security" cables with no known weight/lifting specs.


Thanks

[Manateeman]

Stainless chain ?

[Sailmonkey]

Go to a rigger and have these cables made.

[bensolomon]

Although not asked, coated cable hides corrosion and a potential weak spot.

Typically, these cables are better off being uncoated.

[Madehn]

If there is a west marine close by with a rigging shop they can make that up for you in about 20 minutes. If it were mine I would prefer uncoated cable for the reason mentioned earlier.

[Jim Cate]

You could also splice up a Dyneema strop. No corrosion worries, easy to do, no special tools needed, and it stows neatly.

Jim

[Pau Hana Daz]

Thanks for the replies. I understand the downside to coated cable (crevice corrosion) as we had coated lifelines on our IP when we bought her way back when, but this will ride against the gelcoat on the aft edge of our sundeck and I'd rather maintain and replace the cable than redo gelcoat. That all said, I think I'm going to look into a section of 8mm Dyneema instead of cable now.

Amazingly enough, there appear to be no available riggers within a couple hours drive (and there are two boatyards with 7-8 minutes of me...). I did send an inquiry to West Marine rigging shop but have yet to hear back from them. Looks like I'm either going to have a go at splicing some Dyneema myself or I may do an online order with somebody.