Atom Ant 0 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I saw this photo yesterday and what I want to know is what brand of jammer is that? Link to post Share on other sites
benny14 6 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Hard to tell from the photo AA... Might need a few more angles to be sure... Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Don't know the brand but is it one of those new ones where the line is held in the cheeks? Link to post Share on other sites
wal 27 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Good to see you wanting to keep abreast of new developments in teckernogical stuff Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Hate to say this AA but there are cheaper models. Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Could be so Squid, but looking at the boat, I'd hazard a guess that there are much dearer models too! Link to post Share on other sites
Murky 1 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 It is knot the purchase price but the ongoing maintenance costs that you need to be mindful of. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 It is knot the purchase price but the ongoing maintenance costs that you need to be mindful of. astronomical, anyone else notice the lightweight vang fitting ?? Link to post Share on other sites
PaulR 3 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Cascading blocks and locks are alternatives. Personally the 3:1 is knot as strong as 5:1, nor as enjoyable. Is knot the inboard jammer meant to be on the starboard side to match the colour coding Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 You don't think there would be more control if it were hydraulic? Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 OK, here's another angle of the same jammer. Will this help? Link to post Share on other sites
benny14 6 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Possibly a slightly lower shot, with more upward angle, to see the path of the halyard to it's snubbing block? Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 what jammer? where is the yacht in the photos? Link to post Share on other sites
Atom Ant 0 Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Hmm yeah I see what you mean. but we need to keep in mind the younger viewers on this forum who are easily distracted from working on their boat already. We don't want to be responsible for a total cessation of work now do we? Link to post Share on other sites
The big T 41 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Well yes, I have a few bum jammers on my boat as well (that just does not sound right but probably is true of some). Some of them come complete with a pin for belaying the ropes to. Link to post Share on other sites
Fusion 0 Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 They look fine. As they age they get loose and floppy and therefore not serviceable. These look in good condition. A quick assessment would be to check they are firm and tight and make sure you service them regularly. Link to post Share on other sites
wal 27 Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 ... and when they get old and squeaky and things start to slip quickly change to a more modern design Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 what jammer? where is the yacht in the photos? Typical young bloke. Alawys blinded by the software instead of the hardware. AA, these eare most certainly the expensive models and just like on any "performance racer", they need a lot of expensive maintenance and upkeep and they tend to stop working right when yuou need them the most. The older more reliable models get the job done and although no perfect one has ever been made yet, I believe the Japanese maybe working on one. And ofcourse, the older we and our boats get, the greater the risk of others coveting your bling and the risk of losing it one night. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Lots more to learn from these photos. On starboard, the leach on the genoa is hooked with a very loose foot. I think the trimmer has been distracted by something. Buildings in the background indicate Europe? Probably one of the warmer bits judging by the lack of wet weather gear on display. Link to post Share on other sites
Grinna 2 Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 Yes, think perhaps a review of sheeting angles on that headsail on starboard tack might be required. Clearly something has distracted the headsail trimmer. Link to post Share on other sites
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