This photo shows the same area, but is less cluttered since the boom guys, etc. are not in place. The bridle running back to the deck step is clearly shown. This bridle functions as the lower lifeline in this ection of the boat. The bridles (lifelines) are three strand dacron line. At all points of attachment at deck level the lifelines are attached to through deck bolted fittings. The upper lifelines are also through bolted to the teak pin rails and around the forward lower shroud.