dhays
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I installed a fiberglass LifeSling box on the back swim step a couple years ago to replace the rotting vinyl bag. It has been great. However, today as I went for a swim off the swim step (I even got in twice!) I noticed that the retaining strap that holds the lid on had come detached.
The nylon strap is riveted to the sides of the box and then snaps at the top. A simple and effective system. However, the two rivets on the port side disintegrated because of rust. It appears they didn’t use SS rivets. The rivets on the starboard side are ready to go as well. I’m pretty disappointed that something designed for use in the Marine environment would have such a simple but obvious flaw.
I’ll replace them with SS rivets when I have a chance.
The nylon strap is riveted to the sides of the box and then snaps at the top. A simple and effective system. However, the two rivets on the port side disintegrated because of rust. It appears they didn’t use SS rivets. The rivets on the starboard side are ready to go as well. I’m pretty disappointed that something designed for use in the Marine environment would have such a simple but obvious flaw.
I’ll replace them with SS rivets when I have a chance.