J/Boats J/111 User manual

J/111 OWNER MANUAL 2
J/111 Owner Manual
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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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:

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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:

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•Insert all stanchions into the sockets provided along the edge of the deck. Secure each stanchion in
place by tightening the two screws in each base. We recommend that you dip the screws in blue
Loctite or sealant before securing, so they don’t work themselves loose over time. For stanchions with
inboard braces, the fasteners will need to be installed for each brace.
•Install all lifelines without tightening the turnbuckles. Remove the eyes at the ends of the lifelines and
thread them through the stanchions. If the boat is equipped with the optional lifeline pads, thread the
lifeline through these prior to attaching to stern rail. The longer lifeline pad will be sized for the upper
lifeline and the shorter for the lower lifeline.
•Finish off the job by tightening the turnbuckles, adjusting the lifeline gate pendants for the proper
length, and taping off the turnbuckle “split rings” (or cotter pins) for a secured finished appearance.
Skylight Ventilation Hatch: is made of extruded anodized aluminum and scratch-resistant acrylic cover.
The hatch comes equipped with a ventilation position and 180 degree articulation.
Fixed Acrylic Portlights are pre-installed and sealed. Owners should take great care not to use any
abrasive or harsh cleaners on these ports. Specific cleaning instructions from the manufacturer are
included in the appendix.
Opening Ports: are of painted aluminum frames with scratch-resistant acrylic and arrive “ready-to-use”.
DO NOT PERMIT ACETONE OR OTHER HARSH CLEANSERS TO GET ON PORTS OR HATCHES
AS THEY MAY DAMAGE THE FINISH & CLARITY OF SOME DECK HARDWARE.
Deckhouse Handrails: Stainless handrails are standard for secure maneuvering on deck and ease of
maintenance.
Winches: Standard winches are aluminum self-tailing models from Harken. The location of these
winches facilitates sailing with one or two aboard. Each is geared to match the load requirements of the
specific task.
J/111 Steering System
The steering system is carefully engineered to provide finger-tip control. This is achieved by utilizing high
quality Jefa rudder bearings and Edson steering system components. The pedestal is custom designed
and incorporates molded foot-rests, a Ritchie compass and a stainless wheel guard.
Wheel: is a 60” diameter Edson SS Destroyer wheel with a thru shaft brake knob and leather cover.
Rudder & Rudder Shaft: The J/111 rudder is a carefully molded e-glass foil with structural foam core and
built on precision tooling with a custom carbon fiber rudder shaft. The system is engineered to exceed
ABS Scantlings and all applicable ISO standards. The high aspect shape helps reduce the “torque”
tendency of most rudders, thereby reducing helmsman and auto-pilot fatigue.
Rudder Stock Seal: is located at the top of the lower rudder bearing. It is a simple flexible boot type
design that prevents water from entering the hull.
Emergency Tiller: is operated by spinning off the access cover on the cockpit floor and placing the base
of the emergency tiller over the head of the rudder stock. Rudder is rotated by attaching two lines to spare
blocks outboard and then forward to winches. Fit the emergency tiller NOW to see how the system works
BEFORE you get caught in a situation where you won’t have time!

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J/111 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 or a racing crew.
•Facnor Headsail Furling: The Facnor “Flat” Furler is provided with the boat standard and requires
assembly prior to installing the mast. A complete instruction manual is included with this hardware
detailing the proper procedure. The pin-to-pin headstay length necessary to complete this task for the
J/111 is 15089mm or 49’5”. The provided pre-feeder should be lashed and taped halfway between
the feeder gate and the lower extrusion leg.
SPECIAL NOTE:
THE PLASTIC HALYARD CHAFE GUARD REFERRED TO IN THE FACNOR ASSEMBLY MANUAL
(LOOKS LIKE A HOCKEY PUCK) IS NOT REQUIRED OR PROVIDED WITH THE J/111 FACNOR
SYSTEM.
•Mast: Rigging the J/111 mast is a common procedure, and best handled by a qualified marine rigger.
All spreaders, shrouds, and halyards are installed and properly taped and secured. Be sure all mast
related electronics and wind indicators are properly wired and installed prior to stepping the mast.
After stepping the mast it is VERY IMPORTANT to properly brace the mast within the mast collar
PRIOR to sailing with the provided Pre-Molded Spartite mast wedge. We also recommend that a
small cord is tied and taped approx. 24” above each lower spreader between the intermediate shroud
and upper shroud if you plan to sail with any type of spinnaker. Simply tie this line to each shroud
(allowing for some slack) and tape ends over with rigging tape. This prevents the spinnaker (during a
take-down) from potentially dropping into the V that is formed at the lower spreader between these
shrouds.
•Hydraulic Backstay: The J/111 is equipped with a remote hydraulic backstay panel and backstay
cylinder from Sailtec for adjusting mast bend and helping shape sails for optimum performance. The
hydraulic unit is simple to operate, easy to maintain, and highly reliable. The cylinder is affixed at its
lower end to the chainplate tang on the transom and at its upper end to the eye at the end of the
backstay. In order to make the cylinder fit, turn the release valve on the panel and pull out the SS
shaft to fully extend it. Please refer to the Sailtec instructions for proper priming of the system and for
maintenance and operation of the system.
CONNECTING THE DYNEEMA BACKSTAY: The standard Dyneema backstay is delivered coiled up
and as such may need to be properly stretched out in order to make the connection to the upper toggle of
the hydraulic backstay cylinder. After stepping the mast be prepared to lash the lower end of the backstay
to the toggle of the backstay cylinder (with a length of Spectron for example) and pump up the backstay
system a bit to stretch the backstay to its proper length. This may require leaving some tension on
overnight.
•Boom: The J/111 is provided standard with one continuous reef line. Single line reefing is achieved
by first tying off the outboard end at the clew on the reef point at the leech of the mainsail. This line
then deflects up at the inboard end sheave on the boom (see diagram).
•Boom Vang: The Hall QuikVang 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 also
acts as a boom topping lift. 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. See the QuikVang operating
instructions for how to adjust the internal spring for best results.

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Sail Control Systems
After stepping the mast and connecting the boom, QuikVang, Facnor furler, and backstay, rig all halyards and
the remaining sail control systems on deck.
•Main Halyard: exits the mast on the port side, runs through a turning block at the mast collar, through
the inboard sheave of the port organizer block and then aft through the inboard Spinlock ZR Jammer
and finally leads to the winch. Owners should familiarize themselves with the use of the ZR Jammer
and train crew how to properly operate.
•Primary Jib Halyard: exits the mast to starboard, leads through a mast base block, aft to the inboard
sheave of the organizer and then aft to the single ZR Jammer to starboard. A second jib halyard
leads to port and aft to the inboard position on the double rope clutch.
•Spinnaker Halyard: exits the mast to starboard, leads through mast base block, aft to the outboard
organizer sheave and then aft to the outboard position of the double rope clutch to starboard. An
optional Spinnaker halyard is available and exits the mast to port.
•Mainsheet Traveler: is a 4:1 Harken low friction Big Boat system. The purchase system on each side
controls a Harken traveler car mounted on the track (see diagram for set--up).
•Outhaul: is an internal 12:1 system adjusted at the cleat on the underside of the boom and comes
pre-assembled from Hall Spars.
•Cunningham: The cunningham is a simple 5:1 system that is installed at the mast. See diagram for
details.
•Mainsheet: system is a 6:1/24:1 system (see diagram). The system includes a strop for the rough
tune to minimize length of line in cockpit. The system is designed to allow easy and quick adjustments
of the mainsheet with power on the fine tune for highly loaded adjustments. The hardware is within
easy reach of the wheel and facilitates short-handed sailing.
•Jib Sheet: attaches to the headsail and leads to the adjustable jib block on the track, aft to the
deflector eye on the deck and then directly to the primary winch.
•Spinnaker Gear: The J/111 has padeyes installed on the hull edge outboard of the cockpit for
spinnaker sheet blocks. See the deck hardware layout diagram for more info.

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Commissioning Checklist
Pre-Launch
___ Read equipment owner manuals
___ Pre-rig mast and check installation of:
•halyards
•blocks
•electronics
•shrouds
•spreader end chafe guards
•shroud spinnaker protection
•lifeline pins
___ Pre-rig boom
___ Bottom painted or touched up
___ Saildrive leg touched up – engine intake holes
clear of any debris or growth.
___ Check propeller/zinc
___ Check keel drain plug is installed
___ De-winterize engine and check status of:
•engine oil/ filter
•coolant level
•transmission fluid level
•water intakes/filter
•fuel lines/filter
___ Check battery charge
___ Check all hose clamps, tighten as required
___ Close all seacocks
___ Wire tie wooden plugs near all thru-hulls
Loose Gear
___ Fenders and lines
___ Dock lines
___ Winch handles
___ Ignition/boat keys
___ Bilge pump handle
___ Pre Molded Hall Mast wedge
___ Double-check sling locations and mark
___ Anchor, chain and rode
___ Fire extinguishers installed
___ First aid kit
___ Coast Guard Required Safety Gear
Launch
___ Check for leaks
___ Check seacocks
___ Check engine seal for leaks
Engine Start
___ Read engine owner’s manual
___ Open raw water valve on Saildrive leg
___ Start engine
___ Check exhaust for cooling water flow
___ Check oil press., water temp., charging gauges
___ Check transmission- forward/reverse
___ Check Saildrive seal
Steering System
___ Attach Wheel
___Check steering cable tension
___Test fit emergency tiller
___ Check rudder stops
Step Mast
___Locate mast step plate in middle of adjustment range
and tighten bolts.
___ Hoist spar and lower into boat
___ IMPORTANT!! Attach port and starboard tie-rods to
mast collar padeyes on under side of deck and tighten.
___ Attach furler to stemhead fitting
___ Attach hydraulic cylinder to backstay (this may require
temporary Spectron strop to stretch Dyneema backstay
from stored coiled condition).
___ Attach all shrouds and hand tighten
___ Dock tune shrouds
___ Seal pre-molded mast wedge and install boot.
___ Run and connect mast junction box wires (under
starboard floorboard and below starboard settee).
Rigging
___ Install boom
___ Lead all halyards to stoppers on cabin top
___ Rig single line reef.
___ Install and connect boom vang
___ Rough tune spar per tuning guide
Systems Check
___ Fill water tank
___ Check water pressure system, bleed air if necessary
___ Fill and check optional LPG system if so equipped
___ Check stove bracket safety tabs for secure gimballing
___ Fill fuel tank
___ Check operation of electrical systems and pumps
___ Check sailing electronics
Trial Sail
___ Raise and lower sails to check for fit
___ Monitor engine performance
___ Check bilge for leaks
___ Check sailing electronics
___Check for steering cable stretch

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Important Commissioning Follow-up
The initial sea trial period, or the first 30 days after launching a new boat always requires important follow-up by
the owner including sail fit checks, rig tuning and adjustments, instrument and compass calibration, maintenance
and systems checks, etc... Your dealer and their support staff and other local suppliers will help you with this
process. It is imperative that the following areas of the boat are inspected and confirmed to be operating
properly after the initial 30 days.
30 DAY INSPECTION LIST:
•SAILDRIVE ZINC - Inspection of the Saildrive zinc is very important in the first 30 days following launch.
Accelerated zinc corrosion may be a sign that the galvanic isolator on the boat has been defeated or
indicate some other electrical wiring problem onboard. RAPID CORROSION OF THE SAILDRIVE
ZINC SHOULD NEVER BE IGNORED. IMMEDIATE ATTENTION IS REQUIRED BY THE OWNER &
DEALER. Failure by the owner or dealer to respond to this important sign of electrolysis may lead to
severe damage to and/or failure of the aluminum saildrive leg.
•STEERING CABLES – Steering cables are known to stretch after initial setting and usage. Edson
recommends the following technique for adjusting cable tension in the system. “A top quality roller chain
to wire steering system can be kept in “as new” sensitivity by keeping the wire at a correct tension. To
check for proper wire tension, lock the wheel in position by using the pedestal brake, or by tying off the
wheel. Cable tension is best when you cannot move the quadrant or drive wheel by hand with the wheel
locked in place. Over tightening will greatly reduce the sensitivity of the system. When leaving your boat
at her mooring or slip, make sure that your wheel is properly tied off. DO NOT LEAVE THE STEERING
SYSTEM TO FREE WHEEL”.
•MAST, SPARS, RIG & RIGGING – The standing rigging terminations will seat and the SS rod and the
Dyneema backstay will stretch during initial sea trials. It is prudent to inspect all fittings, terminations,
turnbuckles, deck tie-rods, halyards, mast collar and wedge, to look for any signs of unusual wear after
sea trials. Checking and adjusting rig tuning is also recommended.
The following ship systems must also be tested for proper operation:
•ENGINE, THROTTLE CONTROL & FUEL SYSTEM.
•FRESH WATER SYSTEM.
•HEAD SYSTEM.
•MANUAL AND ELECTRIC BILGE PUMP SYSTEMS.
Finally:
•REVIEW PROPER SAFETY EQUIPMENT – confirm all required safety gear is onboard and in working
order.
•CHECK ALL LIFELINE TERMINATIONS & TURNBUCKLES – Confirm cotter pins in turnbuckles and set
screws are secure in all stanchion bases.
•RE-VISIT & REVIEW COMMISSIONING CHECKLIST
Any problem areas identified above must be addressed promptly.

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Tuning the Rig
Tuning the Mast
Following is a general guide to tuning your J/111 mast. Please consult your sailmaker for “fine-tuning” the mast
to match the sails.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSURE THE TWO MAST TIE-RODS ARE PROPERLY INSTALLED BETWEEN THE
MAST AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE DECK AND THE PRE-MOLDED SPARTITE MAST WEDGE IS IN
PLACE AT THE MAST COLLAR.
With the standard length J/111 headstay (turnbuckle ½ open) and the mast step situated in the middle, the mast
rake as measured from the back of the mast at deck level to a plumb on the main halyard should be
approximately 20-21 inches.
The upper (V1) shrouds are attached to the aft chainplate hole. The lowers (D1s) are connected to the hole on
the portion of the chainplate that angles inboard. The intermediates (D2s) are secured at the outboard end of
each lower spreader.
Begin by hand tightening the V1 shrouds, being careful to keep the mast centered aloft. Check alignment by
hoisting a tape measure up the main halyard and comparing measurements to the port and starboard
chainplates. When the top of the mast is centered, sight up the mast track to check for alignment of the lower
part of the mast. Adjust the shrouds as necessary to center the mast.
After the rig is centered and hand tight, we recommend additionally tightening the shrouds. Here is a good all-
purpose setting based on the initial J/111 sea trials for tuning, as measured with a Loos Gauge for Rod Rigging.
Shroud Rod Dia Load % breaking Loos Gauge #
V1 -10 0.250” 1850 lb 18% 68
D1 -8 0.225” 850 lb 10% 33
Typically the D2’s should remain loose until the V1s and D1s are close to their intended tensions. Thereafter
the D2’s can be taken up to hand tight and adjusted after going sailing and checking the mast on both tacks for
straightness.
You’ll find it easiest to tighten the V1 shrouds if you pump the backstay down first to bend the mast and thereby
reduce load. Under sail, it is easiest to adjust the leeward shrouds, then tack to adjust the other side. The
Ronstan Calibrated shroud turnbuckles are best adjusted with large crescent wrench. It is also a good idea to
use grease on the threads of the turnbuckles to help reduce friction as the loads increase.
Once you have initially tuned your J/111, go sailing in a brisk breeze, spending equal time on both tacks. Even
though rod rigging is a very low stretch material, you’ll still see a little loosening after the initial breaking in period.
Be sure to sight up the mast while it is under load to confirm that the mast remains in column. Make the
appropriate adjustments as necessary.
A note about the standard Dyneema backstay. You will find that a brand new backstay will appear too short.
This is normal and is a result of the cover of the backstay bunching up while coiled. A short length of Spectron
attached to the backstay hydraulic cylinder and the backstay and a few hours of tension should allow the
backstay to properly stretch to its intended length. Also, while reaching and running you may notice a vibration
sound that can take place due to the large diameter of the backstay and whatever harmonics develop. This
typically only happens in breeze about 15 knots and is considered normal.

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Rigging the Boom
Run the reef line from the clew to the forward end of the boom, up through a sheave on the boom, to an
individual turning block attached to the tack reef grommet in sail. This line will then lead down through the
SS padeye on the side of the mast near the gooseneck then down to a turning block at the mast collar,
through the organizer and aft to a rope clutch to starboard.
•Attach boom gooseneck to lug on mast.
•Attach QuikVang to mast lug at deck and then boom lug (hoist end of boom with main halyard if
necessary).
•Install mainsheet blocks.
Rig the mainsheet per the rigging diagram.

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Diagrams, Layouts, & Schematics
Deck Hardware Layout
J/111 Deck Hardware Layout
HARKEN 46.2 STA RADIAL WINCH
HARKEN 40.2 STA RADIAL WINCH
OPENING PORT - BSI GLOBAL 913015A23WJ
CUSTOM ACRYLIC FIXED PORTLIGHT
HARKEN 150A CAM W/425BA FAIRLEAD
FOR JIB ADJUSTER (BOTTOM) & FURLER CONTROL LINE (TOP)
Lewmar Hatch
39960020
BSI 913015A 18WJ OPTIONAL
COCKPIT OPENING PORTS (2)
SPINLOCK XTS0608/HS SIDE MOUNT - TACK LINE
HARKEN 1950 57MM
SPINNAKER BLOCKS
SS 8" HERRESHOFF STYLE CLEATS
SS LINED BULLSEYE FAIRLEAD
SS LINED BULLSEYE FAIRLEAD
CUSTOM 316 SS
J/111 MAST COLLAR
FUEL FILL
6" DECK PLATE

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Mainsheet & Cunningham Diagram
144 SWIVEL BASE W/CAM CLEAT
2660 75MM CARBO BLOCK
(ROUGH TUNE)
2670 75MM CARBO W/RATCHET
(ROUGH TUNE)
1559 MIDRANGE FIDDLE BLOCK
(ROUGH TUNE) 053 LITTLE FIDDLE BLOCK
(FINE TUNE)
056 LITTLE FIDDLE RATCHET BLOCK
W/BECKET (FINE TUNE)
36" SPECTRON STROP
144 SWIVEL BASE W/CAM CLEAT
Dead End on Padeye
J/111 Harken Mainsheet System J/111 Cunningham System

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Traveler Layout
HARKEN 150 CAM
HARKEN 2652 SINGLE BLOCK W/SPRING
HARKEN 3168 BIG BOAT END CONTROL
HARKEN 3154.1.8MX TRACK
HARKEN 3164 BIG BOAT CAR
Harken 2638 40mm Carbo
Double Car Control Blocks (2)
HARKEN 3168 BIG BOAT END CONTROL
HARKEN 2652 SINGLE BLOCK W/SPRING
HARKEN 150 CAM
J/111 4:1 Traveler System