J/Boats J/111 User manual

J/111 OWNER MANUAL 2
J/111 Owner Manual
HIN:…………………………………….
Yacht Name:……………………………………
Owner Name:……………………………………
COPYRIGHT ©J/BOATS, INC., 2011

J/111 OWNER MANUAL 3
Table of Contents
Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................4
CE & ISAF Certification....................................................................................................................................................5
Specifications....................................................................................................................................................................8
Important Contacts ...........................................................................................................................................................9
Commissioning Checklist .............................................................................................................................................14
IMPORTANT Commissioning Follow-up.....................................................................................................................15
Tuning The Rig ................................................................................................................................................................16
Diagrams, Layouts, & Schematics...............................................................................................................................18
Deck Hardware Layout.................................................................................................................................................18
Mainsheet & Cunningham Diagrams...........................................................................................................................19
Traveler Layout..............................................................................................................................................................20
Adjustable Jib Lead System.........................................................................................................................................21
Deck House & Halyard Layout.....................................................................................................................................22
Reefing System Diagram..............................................................................................................................................23
Standard Mast Step Location Layout...........................................................................................................................24
Steering System............................................................................................................................................................25
Exhaust System Layout................................................................................................................................................26
Fuel System Layout......................................................................................................................................................27
Thru-Hull & Seacock Locations....................................................................................................................................28
Fresh Water System Schematic...................................................................................................................................29
Head & Holding Tank Schematic..................................................................................................................................30
DC Distribution Panel....................................................................................................................................................31
DC Component Layout.................................................................................................................................................32
DC Electrical Schematic...............................................................................................................................................33
OptionalAC Schematic.................................................................................................................................................34
OptionalAC Panel.........................................................................................................................................................35
Optional LPG System...................................................................................................................................................36
Bonding System............................................................................................................................................................37
Keel Cover Plate System..............................................................................................................................................38
Engine System ................................................................................................................................................................39
Sail Drive........................................................................................................................................................................39
Fuel System...................................................................................................................................................................39
Engine Cooling & Exhaust Systems............................................................................................................................39
Engine Safety Precautions...........................................................................................................................................40
Bleeding the Engine......................................................................................................................................................41
Engine Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................................43
Plumbing Systems..........................................................................................................................................................44
Fresh Water System.....................................................................................................................................................44
Thru-Hulls & Seacocks .................................................................................................................................................44
Pump Systems..............................................................................................................................................................44
Head System.................................................................................................................................................................45
Electrical System ............................................................................................................................................................46
Optional Systems............................................................................................................................................................47
Safety................................................................................................................................................................................50
Maintenance Tips & Checklist.......................................................................................................................................52
Storage Tips.....................................................................................................................................................................56
APPENDIXA- Best Practices - Boat Inspection.........................................................................................................58
APPENDIX B -ABS (Dated) Guidelines for SurveyAfter Construction.....................................................................63
APPENDIX C - Care and Cleaning Recommendations forAcrylic Portlight..............................................................64
APPENDIX D - J/111 Supplier List...............................................................................................................................66
CCFC Limited Warranty......................................................................See Warranty Package Included with the Yacht

J/111 OWNER MANUAL 4
Introduction
WELCOME ABOARD and welcome to the J/Boats 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.
Sailing involves risk, most of which can be minimized with advance planning and proper seamanship. The J/111
owner should become proficient in all aspects of handling the vessel under sail and power, and be well versed
with emergency procedures before undertaking any offshore passage. The owner is further responsible for any
required state registration or federal documentation, accident reporting, outfitting the vessel with proper safety
equipment, and the safe operation of the vessel. Your J/Boats Dealer will be happy to refer you to Boating Safety
Courses or other seminars available.
Please be sure to complete the enclosed warranty card and mail to C&C Fiberglass Components, Inc. (CCFC)
This owner manual 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 advice or opinions contained herein. The sole and exclusive warranty of the product is the CCFC 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.
CE Certification:
CE Design Category:
•With standard equipment the J/111 Meets Category A Requirements for CE Certification. J/111s built by
CCFC carry the Category A Certificate.
CE Certification Notice:
This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your J/111 with safety and pleasure. It contains
details of the J/111, 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

J/111 OWNER MANUAL 5
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:
•All crew should receive suitable training;
•The boat should not carry more than the manufacturer's recommended load;
•Bilge water should be kept to a minimum;
•Stability is reduced by any weight added high up;
•In rough weather, hatches, lockers and doorways should be closed to minimize the risk of
flooding;
•Stability may be reduced when towing or lifting heavy weights using a davit or boom;
•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.
Definitions of CE design categories:
A OCEAN: Designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale) and significant wave
heights of 4 m and above but excluding abnormal conditions, and vessels largely self-sufficient.
B OFFSHORE: Designed for offshore voyages where conditions up to, and including wind force 8 and significant wave heights
up to, and including, 4 m may be experienced.
C INSHORE: Designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes and rivers where conditions up to, and
including, wind force 6 and significant wave heights up to, and including, 2 m may be experienced.
D SHELTERED WATERS: Designed for voyages on sheltered coastal waters, small bays, small lakes, rivers and canals when
conditions up to, and including, wind force 4 and significant wave heights up to, and including, 0,3 m may be experienced, with
occasional waves of 0,5 m maximum height, for example from passing vessels.
NOTE The significant wave height is the mean height of the highest one third of the waves, which approximately corresponds
to the wave height estimated by an experienced observer. Some waves will be double this height.

J/111 OWNER MANUAL 6
J/111 Recommended Loading
Maximum Crew = 8 People at 75 kg (165 lbs) each.
Manufacturer's Recommended Maximum Total Load = 881 kg (1,942 lbs) - includes crew
This assessment has been made assuming that all standard equipment is aboard and that the boat in light craft condition has a
mass of 4,313 kg. (9,508 lbs.) This recommended maximum load takes into account the mass of the following:
a) The number of persons onboard: Where children are carried as part of the crew the maximum number of persons may be
exceeded provided that each child's mass does not surpass a limit of 37.5 kg (83 lbs) and the total persons mass (75 kg) is not
exceeded.
b) basic equipment mass of (LH-2.5)^2 considered not to be less than 10kg.
c) stores and cargo (if any), dry provisions, consumable liquids [not covered by d) or e)], and miscellaneous equipment not
included in the light craft mass or in b);
d) consumable liquids (fresh water, fuel) in portable tanks filled to the maximum capacity;
e) consumable liquids (fresh water, fuel) in permanently installed tanks filled to the maximum capacity;
f) a life raft or dinghy when intended to be carried.
This boat has been assessed using the Stability Index (STIX), which is a measure of the overall stability safety and considers
the effects of boat length, displacement, hull proportions, stability characteristics and resistance to downflooding. This
assessment has yielded the following data:
J/111 Minimum Operating Condition:
•STIX = 44.29
•Angle of Vanishing Stability = 143 degrees
J/111 Loaded Displacement Condition:
•STIX = 42.72
•Angle of Vanishing Stability = 137 deg.
J/111 is equipped with 610mm height double wire lifeline system supported by SS stanchions as well as SS bow
and stern rails for man overboard prevention. A stern boarding ladder is standard for man overboard recovery.

J/111 OWNER MANUAL 7
ISAF Offshore Special Regulations Plan Review Certification:
The engineered structural plans for the J/111 are certified by ISAF under the ISAF OSR Plan Review program.
The ISAF certificate for your J/111 is issued with the paperwork for each boat. This document certifies that the
J/111 structural design and engineering meets all relevant ISO structural standards required by ISAF for offshore
racing. In fact, the J/111 is the first production sailboat in the world to receive this certification. ISAF OSR now
requires this step for all new production boat models planning to race offshore and introduced after Jan 1, 2010.
All new monohull yachts with an age and series date after January 2010 participating in a Category 0,1,2 race
under the ISAF Offshore Special Regulations (OSR) now require an ISAF plan review certificate. Here is a brief
reprint of the August 2010 announcement from the ISAF web site.
ISAF OSR Plan Review Milestone
The backbone of the new scheme is the newly published parts of the International Standard ISO 12215, these are
used as the minimum structural standard to which boat designs are reviewed against. The standard is growing its
increasing international acceptance as it replaces the previously used, but no longer supported ABS guide. The
review is undertaken by ISAF recognized notified bodies, these are organizations that are able to carry out
assessments and issue CE certificates for the European Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) and have also been
recognized by ISAF.
Jason Smithwick, Head of ISAF Technical & Offshore Department comments "It is a significant step forward in the
program now that ISAF has issued the first custom certificate to the TP52 built for Team Origin and the first
production certificate to the J/111."
The scheme is gaining acceptance with the first certificates being issued by notified bodies; Germanischer Lloyd
(GL) and International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI) respectively and ISAF is aware of other Notified Bodies
with further boats in the process of achieving OSR plan review.
ISAF have been taking an increasing role in the development of ISO standards and have for the last couple of
years been a consultative member within the ISO organization. ISAF in partnership with the European Boating
Association have been especially involved in pushing the development of part 9 of the standard related to keel
structure. ISAF will continue to work with its member nations and classes who are users based membership
organization in the development of International Standards and Regulations.
Further Information:
For information on the Offshore Special Regulations go to www.sailing.org/specialregs
For information on plan review procedure go to www.sailing.org/sailors/plan-review-procedure.php
For details on the boats with certificates go to www.sailing.org/sailors/plan-review-certificates.php

J/111 OWNER MANUAL 8
Specifications
MODEL J/111
LOA (Lh) 11.14m (36.50')
LWL (Lwl) 9.97m (32.70')
Beam (Bh) 3.29m (10.80')
Draft : [Max Loaded Draft] 2.19m (7.20') : [2.257m (7.40’)]
Ballast 1,565 kg (3,450 lbs.)
Ballast Type Fabricated SS fin with cast lead strengthened with 3% antimony
Displacement - standard boat 4,313 kg (9,508 lbs.)
100% Sail Area 61.60 sq m (663 sq ft)
IM 14.74m (48.37')
ISP 15.67m (51.40’)
J 4.22m (13.85')
P 13.77m (45.17')
E 4.42m (14.50')
Headstay Pin to Pin Length (10-25-10) 15.089 m (49’ 5” turnbuckle half open)
Recommended Initial Mast Step Location mast step slot centered at standard bolt location
Engine Yanmar 3YM20, 15.3kw (21hp), SD 20 Saildrive
Fuel Capacity* 68 liters (18 US gallons)
Engine Alternator 60 amp standard Yanmar marine alternator
House Battery Capacity 90 amp hours, add’l 90 amp option
Standard Propeller Flex-O-Fold geared folding prop 16”dia x 11”pitch
Battery Type AGM Group 27 Glass Mat
Holding Tank Capacity 45 liters (12 gal.)
Water Capacity** 98 liters (26 US gallons)
Limit of Positive Stability(mMOC) 143 degrees
Hull & Deck Core Material Hull - Baltek®SB-50 AL600/10 Balsa, Deck - CorecellFoam
Hull & Deck Molding Process Hull - Resin Infusion, Deck – Hand Lay-up
Hull Blister Warranty 10 Years: Owner Transferable
Mast Height Above Water 16.84 m (55’ 3”) not including masthead instruments
Displacement/Length Ratio 121
Sail-Area/Displacement Ratio 24
CE Certification Design Category Category A
*Fuel capacity may not be completely usable depending upon trim and loading of the craft and a 20% reserve should be kept on board.
**All water capacity may not be usable depending upon trim and loading of the craft.

J/111 OWNER MANUAL 9
Important Contacts
Dealer: Phone:
Street: Web Site:
City, State, Zip: E mail:
Marketing & Design J/Boats, Inc. Phone: [phone]
PO Box 90 Fax: [phone]
Newport, RI 02840 email: [e-mail]
www.jboats.com
Builder: CCFC, Inc. Phone: [phone]
75 Ballou Blvd. Fax: [phone]
Bristol, RI 02809 email: [e-mail]
www.ccfci.com
Cushions: Ken’s Upholstery Phone: [phone]
101 Narragansett Ave. Fax: [phone]
Barrington, RI 02806 email:
Spars/Rigging: Hall Spars & Rigging Phone: [phone]
33 Broadcommon Rd. Fax: [phone]
Bristol, RI 02809 email: [e-mail]
www.hallspars.com
Canvas: Thurston Sails Phone: [phone]
Tupelo Street Fax: [phone]
Bristol, RI 02809 email:

J/111 OWNER MANUAL 10
Getting Started With Your J/111
Generally, your dealer or commissioning yard will help you prepare your boat before launching. And in
most instances they will undertake the entire commissioning job. They are experts in the field and are
capable of completing most commissioning tasks.
Before Proceeding
Before you begin to assemble your new 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 part inventory sheets. To help you properly install these items
please refer to the rigging and hardware sections and diagrams in this guide.
The Commissioning Checklist: will help you double check that the J/111 is assembled properly and all
systems and rigging are functioning properly. If a boatyard other than an authorized J/Boat dealer is
performing the work, review this list with them to establish what needs to be done and by whom.
Topsides: wash off all dirt and grime accumulated from delivery. Use only non-abrasive cleansers on the
gelcoat. Then apply a coat of high quality car or boat wax to prolong the life and sheen of the gelcoat.
Bottom: Bottom preparation is critical to long-lasting enjoyment. To ensure a professional finish, carefully
review the paint manufacturer’s recommendations for preparing the bottom. Be sure that there is a healthy
amount of epoxy primer (using paint manufacturer build-up recommendations) to cover the keel and
rudder PRIOR to final coating of bottom paint. Avoid use of copper or any metallic based bottom paints on
or in the proximity the aluminum Saildrive leg. Saildrive leg should also be thoroughly coated with epoxy
primer and any nicks or scratches properly sealed.
Chainplates: are manufactured of polished stainless steel. Shroud chainplates are mounted directly to a
highly reinforced area of the hull flange and attached to large aluminum backup plates. The backstay
chainplate is bonded and glued directly to a reinforced area of the transom.
Stemhead Fitting: is a custom polished stainless fabrication. The stem head fitting is designed to
withstand all headstay loads, and is attached to a solid glass area of the hull/deck overlap with a large
aluminum backing plate below the deck.
Mast Collar: is a custom stainless fitting and incorporates stainless pins for halyard and reefing line
turning blocks. A pre-molded Spartite wedge from Hall Spars is used to support the carbon mast within
this collar. The rubber mast boot then fits around the mast section and over the flange of the mast collar to
help seal the interior. This is held in place with two hose clamps.
Toe Rail: J/111 is equipped with molded toerails at the deck edge forward of the mast and support
toerails outboard of the primary winches and in the cockpit for the helmsman aft of the wheel and for a
mainsheet trimmer forward of the wheel.
Stanchions & Pulpits: are designed for proper offshore safety as well as to facilitate access to the boat.
Optional are two lifeline gates to port and starboard. The (3) standard stern lifelines are equipped with
quick release Pelican hook fittings. All stanchions are 1” diameter stainless steel and are secured into their
custom designed bases with machine set screws. Optional black powder coat is available.
Lifelines: are SS wire in accordance with ORC safety regulations and are fastened at either end by
stainless forks and turnbuckles. Each lifeline fits a specific portion of the lifeline/stanchion system. The
installation is as follows: