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- Page 2 J/Boats has prepared this guide to familiarize you with rigging, tuning, and operating the J/80. Before we begin please be sure to: COMPLETE THE WARRANTY CARD AND MAIL TO PEARSON COMPOSITES...
- Page 3 1/4" Upper shrouds 31'5" trbkl 5/16" Intermediates 21'11-3/8" trbkl 5/16" Lower shrouds 11'7-1/4" trbkl 5/16" For Boats Built by Pearson Composites Beginning 6-07 NOTE: Standing rigging dimensions differ slightly from older Hall Spars equipped boats. © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007...
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Page 4: Commissioning Checklist
___ Attach all shrouds and hand tighten ___ Install wedges and mast boot Rigging ___ Install boom ___ Rerun halyards in mast ___ Rig reef line ___ Install and connect boom vang ___ Rough tune spar per tuning guide © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007... - Page 5 All stanchions are 1” diameter tapered stainless steel, which fit into stainless steel bases. The stanchion gates are well supported with an additional bar and socket. © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007...
- Page 6 Winches: standard winches are Harken 32-2A two speed winches. The location of the winches facilitates sailing with one or two aboard. They are geared to match the load requirements of the specific task. © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007...
- Page 7 Slide the preformed mast collar on the bottom of the mast and install an optional Windex at the top of the mast if desired. Proceed to the tuning section for post mast-stepping tips and instructions. © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007...
- Page 8 Run a short piece of line between the upper shroud (about 6” above the bottom spreader) and the intermediate shroud. Then tape off. This helps prevent the spinnaker from catching in the triangle formed by the spreader and the two shrouds. • Add the mast boot © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007...
- Page 9 Some sailors have rigged spinnaker bags that clip just inside the companionway opening, to help prevent the spinnaker from tangling with loose gear below. © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007...
- Page 10 One horseshoe type throwable life ring. • Marine first aid kit and manual. • One operational VHF radio. • One bucket of not less than 9 liter capacity • Personal flotation vests shall be carried for each crewmember on board. © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007...
- Page 11 J/80 Owner Guide 11 • Engine: Minimum nominal power of 2 kilowatts (3hp) minimum weight 12.5kg (empty of fuel). When not in use, engine and any removable outboard bracket shall be stowed aft of forward wall of cockpit. © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007...
- Page 12 J/80 Owner Guide 12 J/80 Polar Diagram Boat: J/80 Status: One Design Configuration True Wind Boat Speed (kts.) 6 True Wind Angle (deg.) True Wind Speeds (kts.) © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007...
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Page 13: Construction Materials
60 percent lighter. Of all synthetic foam and natural core material available, end grain balsa is the toughest against fatigue, and rates highest in sheer strength as well as impact and puncture resistance. © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007... - Page 14 Spars and Rigging: J/80 spars and rigging are designed for efficiency and performance by Sparcraft. The standard double spreader aluminum mast and boom are anodized. Standing rigging is stainless wire with BSI turnbuckles. The running rigging package is specified to minimize weight and maintain durability. © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007...
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Page 15: Lightning Protection
U.S. Coast Guard office for up to date USCG safety requirements. IT IS THE OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLY WITH ALL FEDERAL AND STATE REGULATIONS WITH RESPECT TO SAFETY EQUIPMENT; OPERATION OF THEIR VESSEL; AND SAFETY OF ALL PASSENGERS © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007... -
Page 16: Maintenance Tips
Read the manufacturer’s manuals on winch repair and maintenance. Winches are fine pieces of machinery which take little effort to maintain. However, all too frequently, they suffer neglect because no one can see how much they wear down or get dirty. © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007... -
Page 17: Deck Hatches
Bilges are painted with airdry gelcoat to prevent water permeation and accumulation of mildew. They should be washed regularly with strong solvents to keep them smelling clean and to prevent the fouling of bilge pumps. © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007... -
Page 18: Annual Maintenance Checklist
___ Remove your outboard and store at home Keel ___ Check keel bolt nuts for tightness* *Do not arbitrarily tighten bolts unless you’ve experienced a severe grounding. If there is concern for leakage, consult your dealer or professional yard. © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007... -
Page 19: Storage Tips
Avoid tape on the mast surface as it leaves a difficult to remove residue. Wash all surfaces, sheaves, standing rigging with fresh water. If possible, remove all standing rigging, halyards and mast instruments and store indoors. © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007... - Page 20 Harken #2621 Carbo Fiddle Block, “floating” mount on end of long wire. • Harken #060 Little Fiddle w/Hexaratchet and Cam cleat, “floating” mount • on the end of short wire. (2) Stainless Steel Shackles, to attach wires. • © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007...
- Page 21 Harken #2622, Mainsheet Carbo Fiddle Block w/becket, • mounts on S.S. Bale on J/80 Boom. Harken #2621, Mainsheet Carbo Fiddle Block, mounts on • mainsheet traveler car. Spring between block and cam base above. • © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007...
- Page 22 Harken #342 Carbo Double Block, connects to • Link Plate as shown. Harken #340 Swivel Carbo Block, mounts to • padeye on aft face of cockpit. **Lead Backstay adjuster line as shown © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007...
- Page 23 2) Remember that the Tack Line (as shown below) is always rigged over the top of Starboard spinnaker sheet. This ensures that after hoisted, the spinnaker will be ready for “inside-out” jibes (between the headstay and luff of the spinnaker). © Copyright J/Boats, Inc., 2007...