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J 80
Stellar J
Welcome Aboard!
Quick Start Guide/Boat Manual
Page 1: ...1 J 80 Stellar J Welcome Aboard Quick Start Guide Boat Manual...
Page 2: ...arterers Small cabin with basic sleeping quarters in v berth Shore power and built in running lights Stellar J Challenges Things to Know Make sure to locate shore power and integral running lights and...
Page 3: ...nt p 6 Systems 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 Securi...
Page 4: ...city 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 Engine Mercury 4 HP 4 stroke outboard Accommodations...
Page 5: ...dsail 103 107 w attached sheets Forestay SAFETY Location 4 Type II PFDs in bag V berth 1 Type IV Throw cushion Aft of companionway 1 Type IV Horseshoe Port stern pulpit 2 Type ABC 1 Fire Extinguishers...
Page 6: ...t cushion abaft the companionway and horseshoe style Type IV on the port stern pulpit Flares There is a flare kit with current handheld flares located in the safety box Please ensure these are dated p...
Page 7: ...e to gently tilt down When in use the throttle handle will contact the stern pulpit unless it is raised above the level of the pulpit At operating speed the engine will generally remain straight and t...
Page 8: ...the tiller can be very effective especially in reverse Warning Make sure engine is well secured with clamps turned tightly to the right Righty tighty Never loosen these underway and risk dropping engi...
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Page 10: ...t disconnect the onboard shore power cord from the box only from the dock To disconnect the shore power cord safely turn off the dock breaker unplug the cord and bring it onboard Coil cord into cabin...
Page 11: ...is located 1 3 of the way up the mast and shines in an arc forward 225 degrees around to 22 5 degrees abaft the beam on port and starboard Cabin Light The pull switch for the cabin light is located ju...
Page 12: ...ll on the working jib sheet Ease lazy sheet as needed Ease furling line slowly to avoid an override in the spool at the bow To furl the headsail again head onto a broad reach to reduce apparent wind a...
Page 13: ...lack in the cockpit aft of the halyard clutch Sail should go up easily Do Not use a winch to raise the sail as the lines do not lead directly into the winch drum and you will end up with an override A...
Page 14: ...14 Cunningham doubles as a reef hook Boom Vang Backstay Main sheet traveler Mainsail Adjustments...
Page 15: ...hen tied with a bowline around the boom See diagram and pictures Make sure to never pull the reefing line into the boom To avoid this make sure the reefing line is attached through the sail to the boo...
Page 16: ...16 Reefing Components Stowed reefing line w stopper knot Reef line ready to go w bowline to boom Reefing cringle Cunningham hook Reefing line pulled tight Reefing line Jam cleat...
Page 17: ...17 Reefing cont Sails may or may not have mid sail grommets for ties Never over tension these Reefed Main...
Page 18: ...s and fore and aft spring lines Fenders should generally be placed at each stanchion to protect the boat Rafting up Fenders properly placed to protect boats Spreaders must be staggered to not collide...
Page 19: ...19 Securing the boat cont Make sure all lines are secured Engine out of the water Cockpit tidy...
Page 20: ...de of the boat and secure forward and aft spring lines Fold and cover sails and tidy lines Make sure roller furling jib is rolled completely and lines are well secured Ease backstay and boom vang Set...
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Page 22: ...80 Namaste Fearful Symmetry Namaste has Shore Power and is equipped with a VHF radio depth sounder wind speed instruments and running lights Fearful Symmetry has Shore Power and is equipped with a de...
Page 23: ...sounder and a stereo which connects to your ipod phone or tablet Taj Mahal does not have shore power Since there are not internal running lights Taj has been supplied with portable running lights fou...
Page 24: ...ystem 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 Always...
Page 25: ...does not have shore power 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 Stellar J has shore power and i...