Would like to extend the life line stanchions, any ideas

[ris]

If possible would like to extend the life line stanchions without totally replacing them. Has anyone done this? Without a mast and with a dodger up there is not a lot to hold on to in going to the front to drop the anchor. Not sure of the diameter of the stanchions on a 2003X but was wondering if the next size up would slide over the two stanchions on the "roof", then I could move the connection to the bow to the top of the bow rail from the bottom.

[Catigale]

How about just welding on two more eyes on each side and adding new lifelines above the old?

That leaves the sailing functionality intact at incremental cost

[rick retiree]

I had success with welding on a ss uclamp after cutting of the threaded part. raised the bow line 6 inches without interfering with my roller furler. If I had it to do again I would buy a pair of ss hinged Jaw slides. This way you can reposition them higher or lower. Currently on sale on Ebay for $.14.50 each.

[RGF]

I think he is talking about making the stanchions 3 or more feet high not two feet high (or whatever the factory height is). I have the hinged jaws also on the pulpit but would also like to raise the height of the side stanchions (being 6'4" )