J/70 Owner Guide
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Table of Contents
Introduction
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CE
Certification
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Specifications
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Important Contacts
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Getting to Know your J/70
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Hull, Deck & Structure
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Lifting Keel
& Kelp Cutter
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Rudder, Tiller & Steering Hardware
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Bow Sprit System & Components
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Companionway
Hardware
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Mast Boom & Standing Rigging
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Jib Halyard System
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Jib Furling System
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Cockpit Safety Lines
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Running Rigging
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Rigging Your J/70
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Mainsheet & Traveler
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Backstay System
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Boom Vang & Cunningham
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Halyard & Mast Base Layout
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Headstay
Layout
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Jib Sheet Layout & Boom Layout
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Deck Hardware Layout
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Bow Sprit & Furler Controls
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Bow
Drainage Locker & Access
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Custom Keel Crane
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Launching & Hauling your J/70
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Tuning the Rig
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Sail Handling Tips
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APPENDIX A
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Bes
t Practices
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Boat Inspe
ct
ion
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APPENDIX B
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Marlow Running Rigging
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CCFC Limited
Warranty
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Included at the end
of this Guide