Not really ranty, just mildly annoyed. Ok, perhaps a bit more than mildly but in the grander scheme of things the 2 things bugging me today are not a big deal. That being said, we have had a smattering of good luck when it comes to marine equipment as of late. As pleased as I am that things are going well if slowly, one needs to have contrast to fully appreciate the good things, so I am not certain whether to be annoyed with Jamestown Distributors for pushing an inferior product or to thank them for giving me something to complain about. An occasional cleansing rant is good for the soul they say.
We have always been positively inclined towards Jamestown Distributors. We have certainly spent enough money with them over the past 4 years to have an opinion. It was our former experience with them that made Mark decide to try their Total Boat resin. Based on the amount of push they are giving this line, it seems like Jamestown has invested quite a bit into these products. We were very, very disappointed in the quality of their product. Not only did it offer poor adhesion but it also lacks sufficient strength and once cured, it becomes extremely brittle. Not exactly what you want when redoing fiberglass. We have to assume that they have lousy quality control.
Mark was so disappointed that he actually took the time to write out a very thorough review of the product and even went so far s to get all engineery and technical on details of his review- and they have not as of yet published the review. It could be a timing issue, but if you are only seeing 4 reviews on the JD site and only one mildly negative, then rest assured they are not publishing the reviews but are cherry picking. I would also like to point out that customer service has not contacted him despite having to submit his review with his email attached to see what they can do to make it right. This is making us not only want to avoid all of the Total Boat products but is making us not feel confident in the Jamestown product review process so I think we will be sourcing products elsewhere. Bummer.
The other thing that is bugging me to no end is trying to find foul weather gear. If you are a man, then there are tons of options. If I was a man, my pick for foul weather gear would definitely be the the Gill OS2 jacket. It has all the features one could ever want plus it is available in fluorescent lime which might seem like not big deal until you realize that if (God forbid!) you ever go overboard wearing a highly visible fluorescent lime jacket is going to improve the likelihood of your crew spotting you. All the MOB drills in the world won't help you if you can not be seen so it is really a good idea to go with the highest visibility color jacket you can.
I said I would get the Gill OS2 in lime if I was a man, I won't get it though because I am a woman and THEY DO NOT OFFER IT IN LIME FOR WOMEN. This seriously annoys me. It's not just Gill, its just about every foul weather gear manufacturer who usually offer an array of colors for men and women are given the usual, red, white or even better- navy. Yes, if I fall over I want to be in a water colored coat. I know, the hoods are in safety colors but I promise you that if I am ever in need of being spotted I want more than just my head to be covered in a highly visible color. Even worse are the companies who offer women's coats in blueberry or mauve. Seriously. If I am having to don foulies I am not concerned with being fashionable. There is not much you can do when you are suited up and resemble the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Keep you mauve, rose and light aqua and give me hideous but highly visible lime please.Are you listening Helly Hansen, Gill, Henri Lloyd ? Hmm?
I like to end on a positive note. So here is the littlest crew member. Summer is coming!
We have always been positively inclined towards Jamestown Distributors. We have certainly spent enough money with them over the past 4 years to have an opinion. It was our former experience with them that made Mark decide to try their Total Boat resin. Based on the amount of push they are giving this line, it seems like Jamestown has invested quite a bit into these products. We were very, very disappointed in the quality of their product. Not only did it offer poor adhesion but it also lacks sufficient strength and once cured, it becomes extremely brittle. Not exactly what you want when redoing fiberglass. We have to assume that they have lousy quality control.
Mark was so disappointed that he actually took the time to write out a very thorough review of the product and even went so far s to get all engineery and technical on details of his review- and they have not as of yet published the review. It could be a timing issue, but if you are only seeing 4 reviews on the JD site and only one mildly negative, then rest assured they are not publishing the reviews but are cherry picking. I would also like to point out that customer service has not contacted him despite having to submit his review with his email attached to see what they can do to make it right. This is making us not only want to avoid all of the Total Boat products but is making us not feel confident in the Jamestown product review process so I think we will be sourcing products elsewhere. Bummer.
The other thing that is bugging me to no end is trying to find foul weather gear. If you are a man, then there are tons of options. If I was a man, my pick for foul weather gear would definitely be the the Gill OS2 jacket. It has all the features one could ever want plus it is available in fluorescent lime which might seem like not big deal until you realize that if (God forbid!) you ever go overboard wearing a highly visible fluorescent lime jacket is going to improve the likelihood of your crew spotting you. All the MOB drills in the world won't help you if you can not be seen so it is really a good idea to go with the highest visibility color jacket you can.
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| A photo of my imaginary boyfriend James May in the Gill OS2. I <3 James May and here he is with a cute scruffy dog. BONUS! |
I said I would get the Gill OS2 in lime if I was a man, I won't get it though because I am a woman and THEY DO NOT OFFER IT IN LIME FOR WOMEN. This seriously annoys me. It's not just Gill, its just about every foul weather gear manufacturer who usually offer an array of colors for men and women are given the usual, red, white or even better- navy. Yes, if I fall over I want to be in a water colored coat. I know, the hoods are in safety colors but I promise you that if I am ever in need of being spotted I want more than just my head to be covered in a highly visible color. Even worse are the companies who offer women's coats in blueberry or mauve. Seriously. If I am having to don foulies I am not concerned with being fashionable. There is not much you can do when you are suited up and resemble the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man. Keep you mauve, rose and light aqua and give me hideous but highly visible lime please.Are you listening Helly Hansen, Gill, Henri Lloyd ? Hmm?
I like to end on a positive note. So here is the littlest crew member. Summer is coming!
