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J/35

TUNING

GUIDE

NORTH SAILS

SOLUTIONS FOR TODAY’S SAILORS

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Summary of Contents for J/35

Page 1: ...J 35 TUNING GUIDE NORTH SAILS SOLUTIONS FOR TODAY S SAILORS 4 00...

Page 2: ...all become smarter sailors Some of the best and brightest within North Sails have contributed to this guide their names are listed with a page of helpful tuning tips on page 18 We hope you enjoy the...

Page 3: ...Settings 13 Spinnaker Trim Light Moderate Air 14 15 Spinnaker Handling 16 Sail Inventory Notes 17 Tips Techniques 18 Sail Care Maintenance 19 Sales Service 20 Boat Notes 21 23 Thanks to the J 35 Test...

Page 4: ...ents upwind Mount primary winches even with forward edge of cockpit to prevent overrides Try using a sissy bar Genoa lead track car block should be low profile with a ratch et block and 3 1 puller Mov...

Page 5: ...hroud D2 on the inside hole see photo Since we want to encourage the mast to bend forward down low we put the D1 on the forward hole We put the cap shroud on the aft hole to help keep it as tight as p...

Page 6: ...s used outside the posted zone there is a significant likelihood of permanent damage AIRBORNE sailing in 14 true Mainsail is hoisted to the black band and the genoa lead is perfect allowing the sail t...

Page 7: ...harder and reduce the heeling angle NOTE The nice light touch on the helm Cindy Hirsch owner steers with minimal tiller motion and is looking for ward at the open water between the hiking crew and the...

Page 8: ...hiking cheek to cheek Here are some other fast notes based on this set up Genoa Trim Touching chainplate leech is 4 away from the top spreader Mainsheet tension sufficient to bring the top batten par...

Page 9: ...otos taken from the correct angle In most cases a disposable camera kept onboard is sufficient for all the pictures you need to keep a sail log 3DL 12600 dpi set up for 12 true flat water at the Newpo...

Page 10: ...s OBSTREPEROUS this sail was instrumental for upwind speed and was a key to their J 35 N A victory This sail is sheeted hard for flat water and max headstay tension This is the same design as the sai...

Page 11: ...an to steer in high point mode The knuckled entry provides power when needed especially in really big waves A sailmaker sitting to leeward trimming this sail might think Wow there is minimal curva tur...

Page 12: ...t tension A good rule of thumb is to sheet the sail harder until the boat heels too much or has too much helm When this occurs flatten the sail and move the draft for ward The old rule of when in doub...

Page 13: ...move all wrinkles Remove all wrinkles plus 1 Eased 1 5 from black band Eased 1 from black band Eased 5 from black band Maximum Centerline 3 above centerline to even with center line Centerline to 4 be...

Page 14: ...TRIM LIGHT MODERATE AIR Running in 12 knots true 6 appar ent The driver has a clear view of the water ahead important for keeping the boat up to speed down wind avoiding kelp and staying in sync with...

Page 15: ...cause the spinnaker to rollerfurl away some speed In the photo right the curl is just a bit small for optimum but it will rebound with a nice snap which is fast AIRBORNE in great downwind trim There...

Page 16: ...rpose Genoa by shifting gears to match a wide range of conditions from 8 18 true If you are going to purchase a single overlapping 155 headsail we recommend the 3DL 12600 dpi Medium 1 Genoa Here are a...

Page 17: ...e sail is eased and trimmed for speed 4 The driver should make sure the spinnaker is full and drawing steer ing the boat slowly and smoothly through the gybe It is better to take a few seconds to comp...

Page 18: ...Henry Little North Sails Rhode Island When sailing upwind under 11 knots true with full crew weight on the rail keep the lower mainsail leech touching the checkstay to induce weather helm Will Keywor...

Page 19: ...stains can be treated with a number of industrial solvents and even some household spray clean ers For laminated sails however do not use any cleaner more pow erful than a household detergents as they...

Page 20: ...t 978 745 1400 One Design East 203 877 7627 One Design Central 614 418 9410 One Design Chesapeake 410 269 5662 One Design West 619 226 1415 One Design Zenda 262 275 9728 Oregon 503 282 4282 Puerto Ric...

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