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Page 2: J/133 Owner Guide
J/133 owner guide 2 j/133 owner guide yacht name:……………………………………. Owner name:…………………………………… copyright © j/boats, inc., 2004.
Page 3: Table of Contents
J/133 owner guide 3 table of contents introduction........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 specifications ...................................................................
Page 4: Introduction
J/133 owner guide 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 pl...
Page 5: Specifications
J/133 owner guide 5 specifications loa 43.00' lwl 37.80' beam 12.78' draft 7.5' (std.), or 6.25' (opt.) ballast 7,250 lb. (std.), 7,800 lb. (opt.) ballast type cast lead strengthened with antimony displacement (std boat) 18,250 lbs. 100% sail area 964 sq ft ig 57.00' isp 60.40’ j 17.25' p 54.00' e 1...
Page 6: Commissioning Checklist
J/133 owner guide 7 commissioning checklist pre-launch ___ read equipment owner manuals ___ pre-rig mast and check installation of: • halyards • blocks • electronics • shrouds • spreader chafe guards • lifeline pins ___ pre-rig boom ___ bottom painted or touched up ___ check propeller/zinc ___ de-wi...
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J/133 owner guide 8 getting started with your j/133 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 ta...
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J/133 owner guide 9 • insert all lifeline gates/stanchions into the sockets provided along the edge of the deck. Secure each stanchion in place by tightening the two set screws in each base. We recommend that you dip the screws in blue loctite or sealant before securing, so they don’t work themselve...
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J/133 owner guide 10 emergency tiller: is operated by lifting off the access plate and placing the base of the emergency tiller over the head of the rudder stock. Rudder is rotated by hand or by attaching two lines to spare blocks outboard and then forward to winches. Fit the emergency tiller now to...
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J/133 owner guide 11 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. Sail control sy...
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J/133 owner guide 12 diagrams, layouts, & schematics deck hardware layout.
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J/133 owner guide 13 mainsheet & traveler diagram.
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J/133 owner guide 14 halyard layout.
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J/133 owner guide 15 reefing system diagram.
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J/133 owner guide 16 steering system.
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J/133 owner guide 17 engine & exhaust system layout.
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J/133 owner guide 18 fuel system layout.
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J/133 owner guide 19 thru-hull locations.
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J/133 owner guide 20 fresh water system schematic.
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J/133 owner guide 21 head & holding tank schematic no te : no te : direct to holding tank fo r dire ct disha rge o n ly 3 m ile s o ff sh ore schematic head pumping system holding tank pu mp o ut sys te m wc wc wc.
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J/133 owner guide 22 dc & ac distribution panels.
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J/133 owner guide 23 dc component layout.
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J/133 owner guide 24 standard dc wiring schematic.
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J/133 owner guide 25 dc link 2000 meter charging system.
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J/133 owner guide 26 dc charging system (w/optional inverter).
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J/133 owner guide 27 ac component layout & schematic sh o r e ac m ai n re v e rs e d po l a r ity ou t l e t s tv / vc r in v e r t e r cha r g e r mi cr o w a v e sp a r e wa t e r h e at er ac po w er mic r o w a v e ch a r g e r in ve r t er h eat e r wat e r sp ar e t v / v c r ou t l e t s b a...
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J/133 owner guide 28 ac schematic with optional inverter.
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J/133 owner guide 29 propane system layout.
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J/133 owner guide 30 bonding system.
Page 30: Tuning The Rig
J/133 owner guide 31 tuning the rig tuning the mast following is a general guide to tuning your j/133 mast. Please consult your sailmaker for “fine-tuning” the mast to match the sails. With the standard length j/133 headstay and the mast step situated in the middle, the mast rake (as measured from t...
Page 31: Engine System
J/133 owner guide 32 engine system the engine and fuel system is engineered to be conveniently accessible for repairs and general maintenance. Located aft and under the companionway ladder. There is access to the front, sides and back of the engine from which all important functions can be reached; ...
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J/133 owner guide 33 coolant system. The filler cap (it looks like a radiator cap) for the freshwater-and-antifreeze cooling system is located on top of the engine manifold. Check the coolant level of the manifold and the coolant sub-tank aft of the engine, (check when the engine is cool). When addi...
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J/133 owner guide 34 starting up the engine 1) turn the battery selector switch to all. Turn off all electronic instruments to avoid a voltage spike to the instruments while cranking the engine. 2) make sure that throttle control is in neutral 3) turn the ignition key to the on position. The engine-...
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J/133 owner guide 35 2) turn off all mechanical and electrical equipment, including the engine, battery selector switch, cabin lights, and electronics. 3) remove the fuel-fill deckplate plug; clean the threads of both the plug and deckplate so that no dirt falls into the filler opening. Place the fu...
Page 35: Plumbing Systems
J/133 owner guide 36 plumbing systems general the plumbing systems in your j/133 consist of fresh water, manual and electrical pumps, and the head (toilet). This section will describe their locations and how they operate. Fresh water system water tanks: the standard 50 gallon water tank is made of p...
Page 36: Electrical System
J/133 owner guide 37 • bilge pumps there is one electrical and one manual bilge pump installed on the j/133. Two pump intakes are located in the bilge within the keel sump under the main cabin centerline floorboard. • the manual pump is operated from the cockpit with a removable handle. • electrical...
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J/133 owner guide 38 • battery monitoring system: the xantrex 20 battery monitor panel is located in the nav station of the j/133 and tests the condition of the batteries and dc circuits. Please refer to the instruction manual provided with the boat for more information. • mast wiring terminal box: ...
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J/133 owner guide 39 • ground fault systems: there is a single ground fault system on the j/133 that protects all ac outlets. Galley stove lpg system liquid propane gas (lpg) is the most common fuel used for boating and is available at most marinas in the u.S. The standard force 10 stove/oven is of ...
Page 39: Safety
J/133 owner guide 40 safety lightning protection the j/133 is completely grounded in accordance with industry practice. The mast, shroud chainplates, stemhead fitting, backstay fitting, stanchion bases, engine, and electrical system are grounded to the keel. In spite of this grounding, there can be ...
Page 40: Maintenance Tips
J/133 owner guide 41 maintenance tips even though modern construction has helped reduce upkeep, regular attention should be given to the maintenance of your boat. This includes the fiberglass exterior surfaces, the interior wood surfaces, and the mechanical and electrical systems. A well-maintained ...
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J/133 owner guide 42 deck hatches hatches need lubrication of their hinges with a silicone grease once a year. Also check the seals to see they are not unduly cracked, or are losing their ability to seal correctly. To increase traction on the plastic hatch covers, apply a non-skid tape fore and aft....
Page 42: Annual Maintenance Checklist
J/133 owner guide 43 annual maintenance checklist running rigging ___ check running rigging lines for wear at splice, turning blocks, etc. ___ inspect blocks and shackles for wear . Clean and lubricate or replace as necessary. ___ service winches, check for free spinning operation(bearings) and ratc...
Page 43: Storage Tips
J/133 owner guide 44 storage tips many of the maintenance problems surrounding boats can be pinpointed during the end- of-season haul-out. This is the time when a careful inspection will reveal the ravages of a long summer. If you live in colder climates, it is also the time to prepare the boat for ...
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J/133 owner guide 45 interior & ventilation clean the cabin thoroughly with a damp rag, for any salt left behind will breed mildew. Clean out the head and sinks. Any paper items- books, toilet paper, notepads- should be taken off so they don’t mildew and rot. If a winter cover is used, it is good to...