P.O. Box 90 557 Thames St. Newport, RI 02840 USA Tel 401-‐846-‐8410
January 7, 2013
Dealer Bulletin #810
J/70 Specification Update
Please note the following change to the J/70 specification effective with hull #181:
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The Dyneema safety lines and transom gate are replaced by 5/32” stainless 1x19 wire
from Hall Rigging.
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The standard safety line comfort pads are extended an additional 3’ aft of the aft
stanchion to provide for driver comfort.
Reason for change – to minimize long term owner replacement expense. While “soft” lifelines
are the latest fashion, we’ve found them more susceptible to wear and tear than wire and in
more need of constant adjusting to keep them tensioned at prescribed class spec. We expect
that the wire safety lines will have a longer working life. The addition of extended comfort pads
ensures the driver’s comfort without having to add additional pads as is necessary with the
prior spec. As both wire and Dyneema have been provided as standard equipment, either will
continue to be permitted for class use.
