J/Boats 130 User manual

© 1994 J/Boats, Inc. All rights reserved
No Part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from J/Boats, Inc., P.O. Box
90, Newport, Rl 02840

J/130 Owner Guide - Table of Contents
J/130 Boat Handling (Racing)
Boat Handling 27
Tacking 27
Spinnaker Set 27
Jibe 28
Windward Takedown 28
Leeward Takedown 29
Alternative Leeward Takedown 29
Jibe/Windward Float Drop 29
General Tips 29
Engine System
Drive Train 31
Fuel System 32
Engine Cooling System 32
Exhaust System 32
General Hints To Avoid Problems 33
Engine Safety Precautions 33
Starting the Engine 33
Turning Engine Off 34
Fueling the 30 Gallon Tank 34
Engine Maintenance 35
Construction
Materials 36
Structural Components 37
Plumbing Systems
Fresh Water 38
Thru-Hulls 38
Pump Systems 38
Head System 38
The Final Word! 39
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Electrical System
DC Electrical System 40
Safety
Lightning Protection 41
Galley Stove 41
Optional Propane Force-10 Stove w/Oven 41
Safety Equipment 41
Fiberglass/Gelcoat 43
Bottom Paint 43
Zincs 43
Deck Hardware/Running Rigging 43
Winches 44
Deck
Hatches 44

J/130 Ownsr GuidQ - Tabls of Contonts
Table of Contents
Before Getting Started 3
Deck Equipment 3
Steering System 4
Wheel 4
J/130 Rigging 4
Sail Control Systems 6
Rigging & Systems Diagrams
Thru Hull & Seacocks Locations 7
Steering Systems 8
Running Rigging 9
Checkstay/Running Backstay System 10
Mainsheet & Reef/Cunningham Systems 11
J/Sprit System 12
Engine Drive Train 13
Fuel System 14
Engine Cooling System 15
Fresh Water Systems 16
Head System 17
Electrical Wiring System 18
Battery Wiring Diagram 19
Lightning Bonding System 20
Tuning at the dock 21
Tuning Under Sail 21
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Asymmetries & Snuffers From fheCocT^il
Snuffer Design 22
Length of the Snuffer 22
Loading the Snuffer 22
Lower Control Block Set-up 22
Rigging the Snuffer 23
Stowing the Snuffer System 23
Tack Line 23
Halyard Feed 23
Attach The Spinnaker Sheets 24
Snuffer Limitation When Hoisting 24
Duties on the Hoist 24
If the Sail Bunches Up Inside Sock 25
Snuffer Take-Downs 25
WARNING 25
Dropping Without Snuffer 26
Helpful Hints 26

J/130 Owner Guide - Table of Contents
Cabin Ports 44
Stainless/Chrome 44
Steering System 44
Fiberglass/Gelcoat/Formica 44
Wood 45
Bilge 45
Storage Tips
Rigging 47
Engine 47
Batteries 47
Head 47
Water System 47
Bilges 48
Electronics 48
Interior & Ventilation 48
Exterior 48
Cradle 48
Mast Storage 48
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Appendix A
Important information about optional J/130 carbon fiber mast and boom by Hall Spars

J/130 Owner GuldG
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Introduction
Welcome Aboard and welcome to the "J/family" of owners. Your boat is designed and
engineered to be the strongest, best performing, easiest-to-use, and most comfortable sailing
boat of its type.
J/Boats has prepared this guide to familiarize you with rigging, tuning and operating the J/130.
Before we begin please be sure to:
Complete the warranty card Included and mail to TPI. Inc.
This guide is furnished for your benefit, but shall in no way be construed as any sort of warranty
or contract, express or implied, creating any obligation on the part of J Boats, Inc., with respect
to any fact or facts or any advise or opinions contained herein.
The sole and exclusive warranty of the product is the TPI, Inc. Warranty described in the
appendix hereto and on the Warranty Card furnished with the yacht.
J/Boats, Inc. hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied,
including any warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or any Implied
warranty of merchantability.

J/130 Owner Guide 2
Commissioning Checkiist
Pre-Launch
Read Equipment Owner Manuals
Pre-rig mast and check installation of:
1. Halyards
2. Blocks
3. Electronics
4. Shrouds
5. Spreader Chafe Guards
6. Lifeline Pins
Pre-rig boom
Bottom painted or touched up
Check propeller/strut/zinc
Instrument transducer installation
. De-winterize engine and check status of:
1. engine oil/filter
2. coolant level
3. transmission fluid level
4. water intakes/filter
5. fuel lines/filter
. Check all engine control cable attachments
. Hook-up coupling bolts
. Check battery charge
.Align prop vertically & mark shaft
. Check all hose clamps, tighten as required
Close all seacocks
Loose Gear
Launch
Step Mast
Fenders
Dock lines
Winch handles
Ignition keys
Check for leaks
Check seacocks
Check stuffing box
Engine Start
Read engine owner's manual
Align engine and shaft
Start engine
Check exhaust for cooling water flow
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. Bilge pump handle
. Mast wedges ready
. Double-check sling locations
Hoist spar and lower into boat
Attach headstay to stemhead fitting
Attach backstay & hydraulic cylinder to backstay plate
. Check oil press, water temp, charging gauges
. Check transmission- forward/reverse
. Check stuffing box
. Attach all shrouds and hand tighten
. Install wedges and mast boot
. Connect mast junction box wires
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Install boom
Lead all halyards to stoppers on cabin top
Rig reef lines
Trial Sail
. Install and connect boom vang
. Rough tune spar per tuning guide
Systems Check
Fill fuel tanks
Check operation of electrical systems and pumps
Check electronics (optional)
Raise and lower sails to check for fit
Monitor engine performance and check stuffing box
Check bilge for leaks
Check electronics (optional)
Check reef points and lines
Tighten shrouds to straighten mast on both tacks

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Getting Started With Your J/130
Generally, your dealer will help you prepare your boat before launching. And in most instances
with a boat this size they will undertake the entire commissioning job. They are experts in the
field and are capable of completing most commissioning tasks.
Before Getting Started
Before you begin assembling your boat, you should become familiar with the different sail
control systems and associated hardware. All running rigging and loose deck hardware items
are shipped from the factory in parts boxes complete with parts inventory sheets. To help you
properly install these items please refer to the rigging sections and the hardware diagrams in
the next section of the manual and consult the appendix.
The Commissioning Checklist at the beginning of the manual will help insure that your J/130
is assembled properly and all systems and rigging function properly. If a boatyard other than
an authorized J/Boat dealer is performing the work, review this list with them to establish what
has to be done and by whom.
■ Topsides: Wash off all the dirt and grime accumulated from delivery. Use only non-
abrasive cleaners on the gelcoat. Thenopply a coat of high quality carnauba boat wax or a
synthetic poly-based coating. Either finish will prolong the life and sheen of the gelcoat.
■ The Bottom: preparation is critical to long-lasting enjoyment. To ensure a professional
finish carefully review the paint manufacturer's recommendations for preparing the bottom,
and have your dealer roll or spray it on.
Deck Equipment
■ Lifelines: The lifelines are white vinyl coated 7x7 wire. They run the length of the boat and
are fastened at either end by stainless forks and turnbuckles. Each lifeline is clearly
marked for easy installation.
• Insert all lifeline stanchions into the sockets provided along the toe-rail. Secure each
stanchion in place by tightening down the base set screws. Drip a small amount of
blue Lock-tight on the threads of the set screws to prevent them from working loose.
• Attach the turnbuckle to the bow pulpit and remove the threaded end from the
turnbuckle to feed through each stanchion (snake lifeline through the optional comfort
pads), attach to stern pulpit.
• Finish off the job by tightening the turnbuckles and taping off the turnbuckle "split rings".
• Install a "net" of lightweight nylon parachute cord from the bow to the second stanchion
between the lower lifeline and a taught line secured between the stanchion bases to
help keep the asymmetric spinnaker sock neatly on deck.
■ Skylight Hatches: are made of anodized extruded aluminium frames with scratch-resistant
lexan covers, and are "ready-to-use." Each hatch has a "vent" and "closed" position, both
lockable.

Fixed Ports & Optional Opening Ports: are made with painted extruded aluminum frames
and smoke colored Lexan. The optional opening ports maximize interior comfort and cross-
flow ventilation.
DO NOT PERMIT ACETONE OR TEAK CLEANER TO COME IN C0NTAC1
WITH PORTS, FRAMES, OR HATCHES AS THIS WILL DISINTEGRATE THE
LEXAN AND DESTROY THE FRAME FINISH.
Steering System
Wheel
The steering system is carefully engineered to provide finger-tip control. This is achieved by
utilizing high quality Harken rudder bearings. The rudder itself is made of unidirectional glass,
with two molded halves bonded together, and a highly reinforced fiberglass shaft. It's
engineered to withstand tremendous shear loads under storm conditions.
Pedestal: is custom molded fiberglass. Inside the "compass cowl" is a standard Edson
chain sprocket which is connected to 7x19 wire to the custom aluminium quadrant.
Adjustment to this linkage is achieved by a set of turnbuckles connected to the steering
wire. These can be accessed through the lazarette locker to starboard of the rudder post.
Wheel: is an Edson Diamond Series aluminum wheel with an elkhide cover. It is easily
mounted on the pedestal by aligning the "keyhole" slots together and sliding the wheel onto
the steering shaft. The chrome "Edson nut" screws down over the exposed thread to
secure the wheel in place. Also included with the J/130 is a clamp which allows the wheel
to be mounted further forward on the wheel axle to center it within the wheel well. To do
this, remove the axle spring clip, install the clamp over the axle & position so that the wheel
is close to the center of the wheel well (fore and aft), tighten the alien screw(s) of the clamp
around the axle, install wheel, tighten crome nut.
Emergency Tiller: is installed by removing the access plate and placing the base of the tiller
over the head of the rudder stock. Fit the emergency tiller NOW to see how the system
works BEFORE you get caught in a situation where you may not have time!
Before Launching: check the system of cables, quadrant, and sheaves to ensure they are
working smoothly. If the steering seems loose, tighten the turnbuckles by hand and repin
them. Beware that you do not overtighten the cables. Please note that your steering
should be checked periodically for "tightness" and for presence of properly bent cotter-pins.
J/130 Rigging
The running and standing rigging items supplied with your boat are designed for efficiency. A
wealth of racing and cruising experience has gone into the deck layout to make sailing and
boat handling safe and easy to handle by a couple and for a racing crew.
The most unique feature of your J/130 is the J/Sprit with asymmetrical spinnaker. We believe
this system is a major improvement over conventional systems and so let's start by explaining
how it works!

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Carbon Fiber J/Sprit: The carbon fibre pole is custom made by TPI and is designed to
withstand the loads associated with the asymmetric spinnaker without any additional
support. The J/Sprit consists of a carbon tube which is faired smooth and finished with an
off-white Awlgrip high gloss paint, and two molded end fittings. The forward end fitting has
a "U" bolt which serves as the tack attachment point for the spinnaker as well as the
attachment for the ATN snuffer block (double block with becket). The aft end fitting houses
all hardware necessary for the adjuster line and shock cord retrieval system.
J/Sprit Launching Line: The line which pulls the J/Sprit out is designed to be operated
without leaving the cockpit. Tie a stopper knot after leading the end of this line throught the
hole in the forward most bulkhead in the forepeak. The line then leads through the thru-
pole blocks on the aft end fitting of the carbon fibre pole (be sure the Tl" bolt on the other
end of the pole is up), forward to a turning block and aft through the head, main cabin, aft
cabin and exits into the cockpit to a cam cleat on the back of the cabin house to starboard.
A figure eight knot should be positioned near the end of the line to prevent the pole
from over-retracting into the boat and banging into the head bulkhead. There is also
a preventer line which is rigged by threading the forward end through the forward
bulkhead and tying a stopper knot. The aft end of the preventer line is attached to
the aft end of the pole.
Shock Cord Retrieval System: The heavy duty shock cord system allows the J/Sprit to
automatically retract when you uncleat the launching line. To rig: attach one end of shock
cord to the pole end fitting pad eye, lead through the Harken double block (shipped loose)
mounted on padeye on head bulkhead, lead cord through the bullseye on the bottom of the
pole end fitting to the forward single Harken block, back through the bullseye to the double
block, tension the cord and tie to padeye on pole end fitting. You may need to experiment
once or twice to get the appropriate tension on the shock cord. It should be relatively easy
to extend the pole fully, and when released, should quickly retract into the boat.
Mast: Rigging the J/130 mast is a straight forward procedure, though it is best handled by
a qualified marine rigger. Be sure all mast related electronics are installed prior to
stepping.
Hydraulic Backstay: The J/130 is equipped with an integral hydraulic backstay to help you
fine tune your rig and sails for optimum performance. This hydraulic unit is simple to
operate, easy to maintain, and highly reliable. The cylinder is affixed to the S.S. backstay
tang on the transom and to the backstay. In order to make the cylinder fit, you must pull
out the S.S. shaft and fully extend it.
Boom: Run the reef lines, (see diagram in the appendix).
Boom Vang: The Hall Quik Vang is a mechanically operated spring loaded boom vang
with a Harken block and tackle purchase system. This vang system allows for quick and
easy adjustment and acts as a boom topping lift at anchor. The vang is affixed to the vang
plate welded underneath the boom and to the mast at the vang gooseneck located just
above the mast collar. For proper operation and adjustment see the Quik Vang operating
instructions. It is important to be sure the internal spring and stop are properly positioned
so that the boom firmly resists being pushed down too far.

Sail Control Systems
After stepping the mast and connecting the boom, Hall Quick Vang, Harken Rolier-Furler, and
integral backstay, lead all halyards and set up the remaining sail control systems. These
systems are designed for maximum efficiency and ease of handling.
■ Main Halyard: exits the mast on the port side, runs through a turning block at the mast
collar, through the inboard port organizer sheave and then aft through the port double
stopper (inboard hole) and finally to the halyard winch. The tail end is stored in the
supplied line bag which should be mounted outboard and forward of the stopper.
■ Jib Halyard: exits the mast to port, leads through the forward mast base block, aft to the
outboard sheave on the organizer block, through the outboard stopper, with tail stored in
line bag.
■ Spinnaker Halyard: exits the mast to starboard and leads aft to the outboard sheave on
the organizer block, through the outboard stopper, with tail stored in line bag.
■ Mainsheet Traveler: is a Harken low friction system. The 4:1 purchase system on each
side controls a Harken traveler car mounted on a high beam Harken track (see diagram).
■ Outhaul: is adjusted on the boom is pre-assembled by Hall Spars.
■ Reef/Cunningham: The single line reef doubles also as a Cunningham system. To rig the
reef line feed the supplied line through the boom with the preinstailed messenger, at the
gooseneck lead through the sheave on the top of the boom up to a single block on a hook
down to the cheek block on the mast, down to mast base turning block, through inboard
organizer sheave and aft to the inboard hole in the double stopper. To rig as a Cunningham
simply tie a bowline at the outboard end of the boom
■ Mainsheet: is a 2:1 double ended system (see diagram). The system is designed to allow
easy adjustments of the main-sheet by the helmsman with two Lewmar 44 self tailing
winches. Two Harken single blocks are attached to the traveler car and one to the boom
bale. The system is detailed in the rigging diagram.
■ Jib Sheet: is continuous and attaches to the roller-furler headsail by a simple knot, leads to
the jib block on the track, aft to the primary winch.
■ Spinnaker Sheets: lead from clew of the spinnaker outside the lifelines through Harken
blocks w/hanging tabs (shipped loose) turning forward to the upper sheave of the double
foot blocks along the rail to the primary cockpit winches or secondary cabin-top winches.
■ Snuffer Control Loop: run through the starboard sheave of the double block fixed to the
end of the J/Sprit aft under the pulpit to the upper Harken cam cleat on the starboard side
of the cabin trunk, back through the next cam cleat, forward to the port sheave on the sprit
block and reattached to the snuffer bridle using the same knot as ATN. (not a slip knot).
■ Checkstay/Runners: attach each to the supplied checkstay/runner tail and lead to block
mounted on the aft chainplate ear, to the transom corner footbiock, forward to the double
footblock outboard of the primary winches. A shock cord system allows the system to
retract out of the way while sailing downwind, (see diagram) For cruising, detatch the
runner/checkstay and swing forward to the shrouds. Adjust checkstay tension at the horn
cleats on the mast.

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Rigging & Systems Diagrams
Thru Hull & Seacocks Locations
KEY
0
" THRU HULL
3/4" SEACOCK
(3) 1 1/2" SEACOCK
®OPT 3/4" SEACOCK
FOR SINK DRAIN
OPT LPG 3/4" THRU HULL

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Steering Systems
COCKPIT SOLE
17
16
15
14
13
1Z
11
10
9
6
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
ITEM
NO:
10346
10554
21311
21310
75515
10156
21308
21312
50245
21098
30069
51009
53853
21301
50394
21291
21077
T.P.I. PART
NUMBER ..
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
OTY
DECK HATCH 4"
DECK HATCH
CHAIN ASSY.
RUDDER STOP S.S.
RUDDER STOP TRI POD
COMPASS
S.S. SLEEVE LOWER
IDLER
EMERGENCY TILLER
HARKEN BEARING
S.S. SLEEVE UPPER
RADIAL QUADRANT
FRP STUFFING BOX
HARKEN BEARING . .
TURN BUCKLE W/ LOCK NUTS
EDSON NEEDLE BEARING
54' S.S. HELMS WHEEL. 60"OPT
DESCRtPYION OR NOMENCLATURE
DWL

Running Rigging
J/130 Owner Guide 9
-Harken furler cam cleat
-Jib Halyard
-Main Halyord
Checkstay Blocks
Spinnaker Block
Double block w/becket
Checkstay/Spin footbloc
Tock line stoppe
Horken snuffer com
Schaefer genoa block
Reef/cunningha
ptional halyards
Optional halyard winch
Spinnaker holyard

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Checkstay/Running Backstay System
Harken Cheek Bloc
Harken Cheek Bloc
(2) Harken Single Block
heckstay/Runner Tail
Running Backstay w/2' wire
Junctioi
Checkstoy/runner Tai

J/130 Owner Guide 11
Mainsheet & Reef/Cunningham Systems
Harken Footblock
Boom
Harken #504 swivel block
2:1 Mainsheet system
Harken #504 swivel block
Lewmar 44 AST winch

J/Sprit System
3 J/130 Owner Guide 12
Harken thru—deck blocks on sprit
Preventer Line
Harken
Launching Line Stopper Knot
Preventer Line Stopper Knot
J/Sprit Launching Line
(Leads aft to cockpit)
3:1 Shock Cord System
Bullseye mounted on underside of sprit
Harken big bullet swivel block
Harken big bullet block w/becket

J/130 Owner Guide 13
Engine Drive Train
STUFFING
BOX No.19067
SHAFT I \/4m
No. I M49
ENGINE
3JH2TBE
YANMA
PROP
No. 19205
20 X 14

J/130 Owner Guide 14
Fuel System
FILL HOSE
t t/2" U.S.C.G.
APPROVED No.29010
VENT HOSE
5/8" U.S.C.G.
APPROVED No. 29002
FUEL HOSE
\/Am U.S.C.G.
No. 2900
RETURN
SUPPLY
ENGINE
3JH2TBE
FUEL VALVE
ON\OFF
No. 49048
(2) CLAMPS
23012
GEEN 8 Go.
GRND. WIRE
AZ) CLAMPS
No. 23012
FUEL
FILTER
No. 23895
BONDING SYSTEM
FUEL TANK
No. 23471
GROUND WIRE

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Engine Cooling System
RAIN WATER
DISCHARGE
HOSE No. 29003
VENTED
LOOP
No. 23242
MUFFLER
No.19769
ELBOW
EXHAUST
No. 19756
RAIN WATER INTAKE
HOSE No. 29003
SEACOCK
3/4" No. 23204
RAIN WATER
STRAINER No. 23176
EXHAUST
HOSE 3"
No. 9 1722

Fresh Water Systems
SPOUT
#23247
GALLEY SPOUT
#23247
HEAD FAUCET
#23006
COCKPIT SHOWER
#24007
— HOT
GALLEY FAUCET
023365
SHOWER FAUCET
023365
FOOT PUMP
#23030
STRAINER
#23996
TEE #23999
Y-VALVE #23448