jacklines?

[oyster]

My boat currently has webbing jacklines with carabiners attached to padeyes. The previous owner left these in place and now the carabiners are corroded shut and the webbing is degraded. I'm considering replacing them with wire rope so they can be left in place permanently without these concerns. They are out of the way so rolling underfoot won't be an issue. What would be the best way to attach the ends to the padeye and how heavy should the wire be? or is this a bad idea for some reason I have not considered?

Thanks,
Bill