J/Boats J/109 Owner's Manual - page 8
J/109 OWNER GUIDE
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Getting Started With Your J/109
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/109 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 or use a synthetic poly-based coating. Either
finish will prolong the life and sheen of the gelcoat.
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 it or spray it
on. Be sure that there are a MINIMUM of 4 coats of epoxy primer covering the keel and rudder prior to final
coating of bottom paint.
Chainplates: are machined of polished stainless steel. Each fitting is mounted to the deck and attached to
a tie-rod that anchors directly into the structural grid of the boat in the main salon. These fittings are pre-
tensioned at the factory. No changes or adjustments are to be made to these without specific authorization
from TPI Composites. The backstay chainplate through-bolts directly to a reinforced area of the transom.
Stemhead Fitting: is a custom polished stainless fabrication with integrated genoa tack loop. The stem
head fitting is designed to withstand all headstay loads, and is attached with bolts directly to the stem of the
hull.
Mast Collar: is a cast aluminum fitting and incorporates stainless pins for halyard and reefing line turning
blocks. A custom molded Spartite wedge fits between the mast and this collar. This wedge should be
installed into the boat with silicone at the interface with the mast collar and with the mast. The rubber mast
boot then fits over the flange of the collar to help seal the interior.
Foredeck Toe Rail: is molded into the deck on the J109 and extends from outboard of the mast forward to
the bow pulpit.
Stanchions & Pulpits: are designed for proper offshore safety as well as to facilitate access to the boat.
Included are two lifeline gates to port and starboard and a stern boarding gate. The bow pulpit is properly
braced, houses the bow running lights under the mid-height bar across the front end. The stern push-pit is
standard with an aft gate and stern running light. This is a convenient place to mount a man overboard
module, outboard bracket, etc.. All stanchions are 1” diameter tapered stainless steel and are secured into
their custom designed bases with machine set screws.
Lifelines: are SS wire in accordance with ORC safety regulations and are fastened at either end by
stainless forks and turnbuckles. Each lifeline is clearly marked from the factory and is intended to fit a
specific portion of the lifeline/stanchion system. The installation follows: