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Home >> Technical >> Rigging queries toe strap / downhaul / mainsheet jammer
Thanks Michael. I quite possibly did have it outside (tho I knew it should be inside). It hasn't happened since. But I will try the other suggestions as well as
belt & braces.



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20/07/2020 20:22:00
sandy
Posts: 10
Thanks! I washed it out with fresh water (suspected it had some salt in it) and gave it a tap with a rubber mallet and it came out.



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20/07/2020 20:21:00
sandy
Posts: 10
Thanks Ron. The whipping/sewing sounds like a good plan. I will try that.


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20/07/2020 20:20:00
sandy
Posts: 10
If your DOWNHAUL POPS OUT of the gooseneck slot: (a) ensure you run it INSIDE the inhaul/tack strap, (b) THICKEN the end of the downhaul line JUST BEFORE THE KNOT , depending on your dexterity and available time , by: (i) a few wraps of tape, (ii) whipping, or (iii) my long lasting favourite, through-stitching with whipping twine to expand the diameter of the line to make a tight fit in the slot that can't fall out / shake out. Apply the same treatment for the OUTHAUL LINE where it fits into the end of the boom (you only need that to shake out once to ruin your day, a few minutes prevention is well worth it) . FOR THE MAINSHEET JAMMER, keep it clean and free of bits of grit etc. If neglected, I've seen a few boats where the release mechanism is inoperable because beach grit has been left to build up and effectively lock everything in place. Solution is to carefully flick / pick out the grit with a sharp object (pin, or those first aid picks for removing splinters etc). Then once you can operate the release, take the jammer off and clean out the rest of the grit. If you go so far as to remove the jammer base (by undoing the screws where it fixes into the deck recess) make sure that the timber underneath is still sound and holding the screws properly, renew e.g. with dowel and epoxy, and refix. When screwing the screws back in seal with a bit of marine sikaflex 291. If you don't seal, the water which inevitably pools in the recess under the jamner will eventually rot the timber and risk the jammer ripping out of the deck when you need it most. I renewed my screw holes after 4+ years of hard sailing and finding on a precautionary screw tightening that they weren't biting as desired (ditto the compass mount screw which was the initial loose screw that alerted me). I feel much safer now, relieved I found it in time. Also don't forget to check your gudgeons and other fittings screwed into the hull. Best wishes, Ron


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16/07/2020 13:54:00
RonF 'Delphine'
Posts: 28
1)  tie a loop of shockcord around the mast just above the gooseneck.  Run the end of the cunningham line under that before putting the knot in the slot.  Problem solved.
3) I had similar problem with mine and used a rubber mallet to tap the mainsheet base fitting backwards.  But in the process of getting the retaining clip to release I also ended up with damage to the triangular retaining tab that holds the jammer in place such that it stopped holding the mainsheet base in place.  The whole design is pretty marginal from my perspective.  Fortunately RS provided a warranty replacement for me and I haven't tried to remove it since.



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15/07/2020 02:40:00
AeroVT
Posts: 5
On 1) I may offer you some help, I had the same issue first time on my Aero.
 
 If you look at this picture:
https://www.rsaerosailing.org/index.asp?p=gallery&id=lord-birkett-trophy-ullswater-uk-july-2016&yr=2016&details=1465 
 
and zoom in, you will see, that booth parts of the downhaul are between the white strip from the main sail. I had them first times outside and the same issue as you described
 
This fixed this issue with on my boat.
 
Best regards
 
 
Michael



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14/07/2020 18:30:00
Michael Heber
Posts: 63
Hi,
 
I've had a few sails now in my new (to me) boat, which has been a lot of fun.
 
I have had a few minor on the water rigging issues which I'd welcome advice on...
 
1) On one occasion the knotted end of the downhaul primary line popped out of the slot in the gooseneck fitting. Very difficult to fix on the water without capsizing... Is this normally a problem, and if so, what's the best solution? Can I tie a loop round the gooseneck instead of using a knot?
 
2) I have quite large feet (size 12 boots!) and when I had the rear part of the toestrap slack enough to get both feet under there is very little of the back strap going through the final part of the back buckle. At one point this strap came out of the buckle completely and I was left with only the elastic holding me in the boat! At the minute I have taped this up, but I'd prefer something more positive. Can I modify this e.g. by sewing the strap end back on itself so it can't slip through the buckle, or even by sewing the loop permanently in place?
 
3) My boat was supplied with a mainsheet jammer, which I'd like to remove. I have the bottle-opener tool, and I can push the catch down but I couldn't move the triangular plate backwards. Is this normal? Will it be OK to tap the fitting backwards with a rubber mallet or similar?
 
Thanks!



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14/07/2020 18:03:00
sandy
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