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J/111 OWNER MANUAL 53
Deck Hatch
Hatches need lubrication of their hinges with a silicone grease once a year. Also check the seals to see
they are not unduly cracked, or are losing their ability to seal correctly. To increase traction on the plastic
hatch covers, some owners prefer to apply non-skid tape. The foredeck hatch seals and hinges can see
the quickest wear especially if the spinnaker is being actively hoisted and doused through this hatch. If you
like to leave the spinnaker tack line, sheets and halyard rigged to the spinnaker while it is below, it is better
to use the “vent” setting while dogging the hatch to reduce torque on the frame and reduce potential for
premature problems.
Cabin Ports
For complete care guidelines, please refer to the article in the Appendix.
Interior Woodwork Finish
The standard interior wood is called Moabi and is an African mahogany. The wood components in the
galley and nav station as well as the wood trim are coated using a Sherwin Williams varnish product as
follows:
Varnish: Sherwin Williams Water White Conversion Varnish – Dull Rubbed Effect #V84F82
Owners should use this product for all touch-up work on interior woodwork.
Stainless/Chrome
Salt is an extremely corrosive element and whenever possible owners should spray all stainless and
chrome deck hardware with a healthy amount of fresh water after sailing each day. Hardware like the
pedestal guard, stanchions, handrails, bow/stern pulpits, and winches can be treated with Never-dull
®
or
other light cleansers. After applying cleanser, polish to a gleam with a clean cotton rag. For more
aggressive cleaning a product called Wichinox (made by French company Wichard) has been highly
recommended for cleaning and protecting SS.
Steering System
Edson Steering
(from www.edsonintl.com)
Your steering system is the most important system on board your boat
As with all mechanical systems used in the harsh marine environment, proper inspection and maintenance
is required of the Edson Steering System for long life and years of proper service. Systems which have not
been maintained and lubricated properly may show signs of wear early and perform less than satisfactory.
Therefore, it is important that all boats fitted with Edson Steering Systems get an annual inspection of the
critical system parts and that routine maintenance guidelines are followed. This inspection can be done by
an Authorized Edson Service Center, the boat owner (with the help of Edson’s Steering Inspection
guidelines published online), or with the help of your local J/Boat dealer.
If a replacement part is required, or an upgrade part is needed, consult the steering system diagram in this
manual for the appropriate Edson part # and then contact the Edson Customer Service Department (508)-
995-9711.
Jefa Rudder Bearings & Gaitor (from www.jefa.com)
Bottom Bearing: The bottom bearing doesn't need any maintenance except for a good hose down when
the ship is taken out of the water. The main reason for this hose down is to remove the salt water out of the