J/70 Owner Guide
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CE Certification:
With standard equipment, the J/70 Meets Category C Requirements for CE Certification. J/70s built by CCFC
for European clients carry the Category C Certificate. The J/70 is intended for daytime navigation only, (not
during night).
CE Certification Notice:
This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your J/70 with safety and pleasure. It contains details
of the J/70; the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems and information on its operation. Please read it
carefully, and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it.
Even when your boat is categorized for them, the sea and wind conditions corresponding to the design
categories A, B, and C range from strong gale to severe conditions, open to the hazards of a freak wave or
gust, and are therefore dangerous conditions, where only a competent, fit and trained crew using a well
maintained boat can satisfactorily operate.
Ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions will correspond to the design category of your boat, and
that you and your crew are able to handle the boat in these conditions.
This owner's manual is not a course on boating safety or seamanship. If this is your first boat, or you are
changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, please ensure that you
obtain handling and operating experience before "assuming command" of the boat. Your dealer or national
sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools, or competent instructors.
This owner's manual is not a detailed maintenance or trouble shooting guide. In case of difficulty, refer to the
boat dealer, builder or its representative. Always use trained and competent people for maintenance, fixing
or modifications. Modifications that may affect the safety characteristics of the craft shall be assessed,
executed and documented by competent people. The boat builder cannot be held responsible for
modifications he has not approved.
NOTE: Any change in the disposition of the masses aboard may significantly affect the stability, trim and
performance of your boat. Users of this boat are advised that:
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All crew should receive suitable training;
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The boat should not carry more than the manufacturer's recommended load;
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Bilge water should be kept to a minimum;
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Stability is reduced by any weight added high up;
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In rough weather, hatches, lockers and doorways should be closed to minimize the risk of flooding;
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Stability may be reduced when towing or lifting heavy weights using a davit or boom;
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Breaking waves are serious stability hazard.
In some countries a driving license or authorization are required, or specific regulations are in force.
Always maintain your boat properly and make allowance for the deterioration that will occur in time and as
a result of heavy use or misuse of the boat.
Any boat – no matter how strong it may be, can be severely damaged if not used properly. This is not
compatible with safe boating. Always adjust the speed and direction of the craft to sea conditions.
If your boat is fitted with a life raft, read carefully its operating manual. The crew should be familiar with the
use of all safety equipment (harness, flares, life raft, etc.) and emergency maneuvering (man overboard
recovery, towing, etc.); sailing schools and clubs regularly organize drill sessions.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE, AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER WHEN YOU
SELL THE CRAFT.
