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Summary of Contents for J-80 Stellar J
- Page 1 J 80 Stellar J Welcome Aboard! Quick Start Guide/Boat Manual...
- Page 2 J-80 Boat Manual Seattle Sailing Club Welcome aboard Stellar J, one of our J-80 performance sailboats popular for racing and complete with a small cabin for short cruises. We are doing everything possible to make sure this boat is always ready to go. Please treat her with the care she deserves, like she is your own boat.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
The Engine-Starting/Stopping/Operating p. 7-8 Refueling p. 8 Outboard Diagram p. 9 Electrical Systems/Electronics p. 10-11 Sails and Rigging p. 12-17 Main Sail Reefing/ Diagram p. 15-17 Securing J-80s- Post Sail Checklist p. 18-20 Amenities Specific to each J-80 p. 22-25... -
Page 4: Boat Specifications
Stellar J Boat Specifications LOA: 8.0 meters/ 26.25’ LWL: 22.0’ Beam: 8.25’ Draft: 4.9’ Mast Height: 37.5’ Fuel Tank capacity: 6 gallons Anchor: Danforth anchor w Rode: Chain is 12’/ line is 100’ twisted nylon marked in 30’ increments stowed in plastic tub below companionway. -
Page 5: Inventory List
Stellar J Inventory List (Owner’s notes in italics) OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT Location Danforth anchor w/8’chain and 100-150’ line. Below companionway Boat Hook V-berth 1 Winch handle Pocket inside companionway to starboard (While sailing, keep handle in pocket on the port side of companionway. Return to inside pocket when done.) Roller Furling Headsail (103-107%) w/ attached sheets. -
Page 6: Safety Equipment
Each member should always wear a life jacket when the boat is underway. Stellar J is equipped with a bag of four Type II PFDs in v-berth. Type IV’s -There is a USCG throw seat cushion abaft the companionway and horseshoe-style Type IV on the port stern pulpit. -
Page 7: Systems
SYSTEMS The Engine-Starting/Stopping/Operating Stellar J is powered by a 4 HP Mercury 4 stroke outboard engine. This is a great engine and if cared for during your charter will serve you well. Always make sure the engine is getting coolant, lubrication, and proper fuel by completing the checklist each day. -
Page 8: Refueling
Flooded engine: Too soft/short of pulls can result in a flooded engine. If you smell rich fuel and engine hasn’t started after 6 or more pulls, you have probably flooded. If so disconnect fuel, turn throttle way up and pull several strokes to clear. -
Page 10: Electrical Systems/Electronics
Stellar J has no additional built-in DC electronics; however, shore power keeps the battery charged to operate the running and steaming lights. Each boat is unique so explore Stellar J’s systems before you leave the dock. - Page 11 Instruments: Stellar J has no built-in instrumentation Running Lights: Stellar J has built-in Running lights (for sailing) and a Steaming light (to add for motoring). Always operate the running lights when underway after dark or in periods of limited visibility.
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Page 12: Sails And Rigging
Stellar J’s jib halyard is a blue line on the winch on the port side of the cabin top. Minor adjustments in jib luff tension, however, can be made on the winch. - Page 13 (see section on reefing the main). The main halyard on Stellar J is the grey line that runs from the port side of the mast along the port side of the cabin top next to the companionway. When not in use, the halyard is shackled to the end of the boom.
- Page 14 Mainsail Adjustments Boom Vang Backstay Main sheet & traveler Cunningham (doubles as a reef hook)
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Page 15: Main Sail Reefing/ Diagram
Reefing the main When the wind forecast calls for strong winds or you feel uncomfortable in the current conditions, reefing the main sail is a good option to decrease the boats power. Remember it is always easier to put a reef in at the docks than it is while out in high winds. The main is slab-reefed and has a single reef point. - Page 16 Reefing Components Reef line ready to go w/bowline to boom Stowed reefing line w/ stopper knot Reefing line pulled tight Reefing cringle/Cunningham hook Reefing line Jam cleat...
- Page 17 Reefing (cont.)– Reefed Main ***Sails may or may not have mid-sail grommets for ties. Never over-tension these! ***...
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Page 18: Securing J-80S- Post Sail Checklist
Securing the boat Dock Lines and Fenders Make sure to keep centerline of boat parallel to dock. Bow sits further from dock than stern. Attach bow and stern lines and fore and aft spring lines. Fenders should generally be placed at each stanchion to protect the boat. - Page 19 Securing the boat (cont.) Engine out of the water Cockpit tidy Make sure all lines are secured.
- Page 20 Stellar J Securing at the end of your sail Disembarking When you are done sailing for the day, it’s time to make sure the boat is ready for the next person. Follow the securing checklist! Extra checklists are found at the beginning of this Boat Manual.
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Page 22: Amenities Specific To Each
Amenities Specific to Each J-80 Namaste has Shore Power and is equipped with a VHF radio, depth sounder, wind /speed instruments and running lights. Namaste Fearful Symmetry has Shore Power and is equipped with a depth sounder and running lights. - Page 23 J-80 - Amenities (Cont.) Taj Mahal does not have shore power. Since there are not internal running lights, Taj has been supplied with portable running lights found in the plastic safety boxes. There is no depth sounder so always keep a chart handy to assess water depth.
- Page 24 J-80 Amenities (Cont.) Rush does not have shore power. There used to be a solar panel onboard which charged the 12v battery system, hence all the switches down below. This system is obsolete so none of the switches are actively usable. Instead, the boat is equipped with portable running lights stowed in the safety boxes.
- Page 25 Instead, the boat is equipped with portable running lights stowed in the safety boxes. Always keep a chart handy since there is no depth sounder. Uproar Stellar J has shore power and is equipped with running lights and cabin lights Stellar J...