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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. This manual is designed to make your journey easier and give you the extra
information underway you may be seeking. Help us out by filling out and turning in the user
reports each trip so we can continue providing the safest and best equipment possible.
Thanks and have a great sail! SSC
Stellar J is
of the favorite boats
in our fleet for the following reasons:
Day sailing performance
Racing performance with a well-established fleet
Asymmetrical spinnaker (for qualified charterers)
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 steaming light. Disconnect before
you leave the dock and bring the cord with you as it belongs to the boat. During the cold months,
make sure to re-connect shore power and turn on heaters and dehumidifiers when you return.
Electronics are specific to each J-80.
Stellar J
has no built-in instruments.
Make sure to disconnect the fuel line before tilting engine out of water to avoid damaging line
between the transom and the engine.
Always ease the boom vang, main sheet and reefing lines before raising the mainsail.
Don’t use the forward hatch as it is prone to breaking if not lowered gently when opening. If you do
open it, Do Not let it slam!
Please leave it locked closed.
The companionway hatch slides very easily! Be careful not to lean against and take a tumble down
into the cabin unexpectedly!
