Color Coded Rope Clutch Levers

[Joyride]

It's been raining and storming for the last couple weeks so I've had plenty of time to do a quick project I'd been thinking about.  I have some experienced sailors on the boat a lot and also frequently have beginners.  Every boat is laid out a little different and I think it is easier to tell people which lever to open or close than to describe the color of the line.  I just installed a double Gaurhauer on the starboard side that has black and blue levers, and have a triple Gaurhauer on the port side with grey levers.  I bought some spray paint from the local Do it Best Hardware at 6.50 a can and color coded the levers.  I'll report back to let you know how they're holding up in a few months. 

I just sanded with 100 grit and sprayed on some enamel outdoor furniture type paint. 2 coats

[britinusa]

Nice! I'm planning on adding a couple of line clutches on Eximius (moving all lines to the cockpit to avoid going up on deck in grotty weather). Your idea makes sense.

thanks for posting.

Paul