RACING PREP
Race with a SMOOTH bottom!
Fair the keel to make it symmetri-
cal with a perfect trailing edge.
Speedo paddle wheel should be
3-4 feet ahead of the forward
point of the keel at the root.
Stow all gear within two feet of
the mast. Only bring what you
need, leave the rest ashore.
If you are required to carry a raft,
position it to be sure you can get
it topside in 15 seconds (or less).
Don‘t adjust any ballast after
2100 the night before racing.
(IYRU rule 22.2)
2:1 traveler control, 5:1 mainsheet
with 2:1 fine-tune for easier
adjustments 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.
Move the secondary winches, hal-
yard jammers and pole lift cleat
aft to either side of the compan-
ionway to clear off the cabin top.
This helps the crew get across the
deck faster when tacking.
J/35
Tuning Guide
4
SAILPLAN and DECK LAYOUT
to CL of pin at masthead
- top end of forestay
to CL of pin at
stemhead
Secondary winches on cabin top
with controls for lead puller,
twing, foreguy, & cunningham.
Sawed-off tiller with telescoping
extension.The helmsman should be
able to move between the traveler &
tiller without getting hit by the boom.
48'11"
