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J 80

Fearful Symmetry

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Summary of Contents for Fearful Symmetry J 80

Page 1: ...1 J 80 Fearful Symmetry Welcome Aboard Quick Start Guide Boat Manual...

Page 2: ...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 b...

Page 3: ...ems The Engine Starting Stopping Operating p 8 10 Refueling p 9 Outboard Diagram p 10 Electrical Systems p 11 Sails and Rigging p 12 24 North Sails J 80 Sail Trim Guide p 18 20 Main Sail Reefing Diagr...

Page 4: ...ns Anchor Danforth anchor w Rode Chain is 8 line is 125 twisted nylon is stowed in plastic tub below companionway Engine Mercury 4 HP 4 stroke outboard Accommodations Sleeps 2 in V berth dbl and 2 sin...

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Page 6: ...hed sheets Forestay Radar reflector Below companionway SAFETY Location 4 Type II PFDs in bag V berth 1 Type IV Throw cushion 1 Lifesling Stern pulpit 2 Type BC 1 Fire Extinguishers Starboard port bulk...

Page 7: ...ent handheld flares located in the safety box port v berth Please ensure these are dated properly and look usable Fire extinguishers 2 Type BC I extinguishers located on the port starboard bulkhead in...

Page 8: ...gently tilt down When in use the throttle handle will contact the stern pulpit unless it is raised above the level of the pulpit At operating speed the engine will generally remain straight and the t...

Page 9: ...ection as the tiller can be very effective especially in reverse Warning Make sure engine is well secured with clamps turned tightly to the right Righty tighty Never loosen these underway and risk dro...

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Page 11: ...is not equipped with a depth sounder and or running lights Running Lights Fearful Symmetry does not have built in running lights Use the portable lights in the safety box and or the canvas bag on the...

Page 12: ...es on the main should always be flying free In strong winds a J 80 is more like a dinghy and needs much flatter sails This means that the mainsail must be deep and powerful in its form to power the bo...

Page 13: ...moved from the cleat Fearful s jib halyard is a blue white line cleated and coiled on the port side of the mast If you accidentally release the jib halyard make sure to re tension before furling or un...

Page 14: ...roll Keep gentle pressure on both sheets as the furling line is being hauled in to create an even wrap Wrap sheets a minimum of three times around the furl to well secure for winds at the dock Secure...

Page 15: ...ng sure halyard is free and clear to the top Next ease boom vang untie sail ties and uncoil mainsheet for preparation of hoisting Make sure reefing lines are eased as well unless you pre reefed at the...

Page 16: ...verrides the sail is raised look up to make sure sail is going up free of obstacles Once sail is raised coil halyard for safety Only raise the main halyard if the boat is head to wind so there is no l...

Page 17: ...17 Main sail Adjustments Stowed main halyard Outhaul Furler Main halyard Jib halyard Jib Furler Outhaul cams Boom Vang spring loaded system Main sheet traveler Cunningham Doubles as reef hook Backstay...

Page 18: ...ndow in the luff of the mainsail enables the jib trimmer to see the leach of the jib in relation to the lower spreader Halyard tension Just like the mainsail the jibs depth and draft position is contr...

Page 19: ...he main Draft is moved forwards and the leach is opened even more In winds over 20 knots the main should be completely flat and the sails lower third should do all the work Out hall Cunningham and kic...

Page 20: ...justed so that the leach telltale above the top batten flies straight aft This is good reference for the jib sheet trimmer to look at through the mainsails spreader window Just like the mainsail the j...

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Page 22: ...the padeye on the starboard aft end of the boom See diagram and pictures Make sure to never pull the reefing line into the boom To avoid this make sure the reefing line is attached through the sail to...

Page 23: ...23 Reefing Components Stowed halyard Reefing line Reef line jam cleat at forward end of boom Reefing cringle Cunningham hook Reefing line must be pulled tight Reef ties around sail only not Boom...

Page 24: ...24 Reefed Main...

Page 25: ...keep centerline of boat parallel to dock Bow sits further from dock than stern Attach a bow stern line and a fore aft spring line Fenders should be positioned to protect boat Before walking away move...

Page 26: ...26 Engine out of the water Boom stored in a horizontal position...

Page 27: ...27 Rafting up Fenders and spring lines well placed Spreaders must be staggered to not collide Deck and Cockpit tidy...

Page 28: ...each side of the boat and secure forward and aft spring lines Fold and cover sails and tidy lines Make sure roller furling jib is rolled completely and lines are well secured Ease backstay and boom v...

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Page 31: ...hts depth sounder and a stereo which connects to your ipod phone or tablet Taj Mahal does not have shore power Since there are not internal running lights Taj has been supplied with portable running l...

Page 32: ...Namaste has Shore Power and is equipped with a VHF radio depth sounder wind speed instruments and running lights Fearful Symmetry s Shore Power is currently disconnected so there are no inboard syste...

Page 33: ...stem hence all the switches down below This system is obsolete so none of the switches are actively usable Instead the boat is equipped with portable running lights stowed in the safety boxes Always k...

Page 34: ...ar J Uproar does not have shore power Instead the boat is equipped with portable running lights stowed in the safety boxes Always keep a chart handy since there is no depth sounder Stellar J has shore...

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