J/80 Owner Guide 5
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J/Boats, Inc., 2007
Getting Started With Your J/80
Generally, your dealer will help you prepare your boat before launching. They are
experts in the field and are capable of completing most commissioning tasks.
Before Proceeding
Before you begin to assemble your new boat you should become familiar with the
different sail control systems and associated hardware. All running rigging and loose
deck hardware items are shipped from the factory in parts boxes complete with part
inventory sheets. To help you properly install these items please refer to the rigging
and hardware sections and diagrams in this guide.
The Commissioning Checklist: will help you double check that the J/80 is assembled
properly and all systems and rigging are functioning properly. If a boatyard other than
an authorized J/Boat dealer is performing the work, review this list with them to
establish what needs to be done and by whom.
Topsides: wash off all the dirt and grime accumulated from delivery. Use only non-
abrasive cleansers on the gelcoat. Then apply a coat of high quality carnauba car or
boat wax or use a synthetic poly-based coating. Either finish will prolong the life and
sheen of the gelcoat.
Bottom: preparation is critical to long-lasting enjoyment. To ensure a professional finish
carefully review the paint manufacturers recommendations for preparing the bottom,
and have your dealer to roll it or spray it on. Be sure that there are a minimum of 4
coats of epoxy primer covering the keel and rudder prior to final coating of bottom paint.
Deck Hardware
Chainplates: are custom built of polished 304 grade stainless steel. Each pair
surrounds the main structural bulkhead and is anchored directly to it with bolts. The
backstay chainplate is also 304 grade and through bolts directly to a reinforced area of
the transom.
Stemhead Fitting: is a custom polished 304 grade stainless fabrication. It is designed to
withstand all headstay loads, and is attached with bolts directly to the stem of the hull.
Toe Rail: is low maintenance white plastic extrusion, which is attached through the
Hull/deck joint and between custom stanchion bases where necessary.
Stanchions & Pulpits: are designed for proper offshore safety as well as to facilitate
access to the boat. The bow pulpit is properly braced with a mid-height bar across the
front end, to allow easier handling of the spinnaker. The stern push-pit is arranged with
an aft gate, stern running light, and is a convenient place to mount an outboard bracket,
etc.. 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.
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