Summary of J/111
Page 2: J/111 Owner Manual
J/111 owner manual 2 j/111 owner manual hin:……………………………………. Yacht name:…………………………………… owner name:…………………………………… copyright © j/boats, inc., 2011.
Page 3: Table of Contents
J/111 owner manual 3 table of contents introduction........................................................................................................................................................................ 4 ce & isaf certification .........................................................
Page 4: Introduction
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 p...
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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 m...
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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 h...
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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 t...
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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 displacemen...
Page 9: Important Contacts
J/111 owner manual 9 important contacts dealer: phone: street: web site: city, state, zip: e mail: marketing & design j/boats, inc. Phone: 401-846-8410 po box 90 fax: 401-846-4723 newport, ri 02840 email: info@jboats.Com www.Jboats.Com builder: ccfc, inc. Phone: 401-254-4342 75 ballou blvd. Fax: 401...
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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 ...
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J/111 owner manual 11 • 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...
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J/111 owner manual 12 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 he...
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J/111 owner manual 13 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, throug...
Page 14: Commissioning Checklist
J/111 owner manual 14 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 u...
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J/111 owner manual 15 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 ch...
Page 16: Tuning The Rig
J/111 owner manual 16 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 dec...
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J/111 owner manual 17 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 goose...
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J/111 owner manual 18 diagrams, layouts, & schematics deck hardware layout j /11 1 deck ha rdware layo u t h a r k e n 4 6 .2 st a radi al wi nch h a r k e n 4 0 .2 st a radi al wi nch o p e n in g po rt - bs i glo b a l 913015a 23w j cus tom acr y li c fi xed port li g h t ha rke n 1 50a ca m w/ 42...
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J/111 owner manual 19 mainsheet & cunningham diagram 1 4 4 s w ivel b a se w /c a m cleat 26 6 0 7 5 m m c a r b o b l o c k (r o u gh t u n e ) 2 6 7 0 75 mm carbo w/r a t c h e t (r ou gh t u n e ) 15 59 m id r a n ge fi dd l e b l o c k (r ou gh t u n e ) 05 3 l itt l e f id d l e b l o c k (f in...
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J/111 owner manual 20 traveler layout hark en 1 5 0 c a m harke n 2652 single b l o c k w/ s p r in g ha rken 3168 big bo a t e n d co n t r o l hark en 3154. 1 .8 m x t r a c k ha rken 3 164 big b o a t ca r harken 26 38 4 0 m m c a rb o d o ub le car con trol b lo c ks (2 ) harken 3168 bi g bo a t...
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J/111 owner manual 21 adjustable jib lead system j/111 adjustable jib lead system hark en c8541 jib defl ector le ad ha rke n 26 37 s ing le w/be ck et blo c k harken 150 ca m c l ea t 4 c 0 h a rk en 2 655 fi ddle block (f l o a t in g ) ha rken 1 6 31 end control harken 1537 /1513 mi dr ange ji b ...
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J/111 owner manual 22 deck house & halyard layout 4 c 0 0 4 c 4 c 0 h a rk e n 60 50 57mm esp mas t co l l ar b l ock s ( 5 s t an dard) j /111 deck house & halyard layout sp in lo c k z r ja m m e r s p in l oc k x t s 0608 /2 r o p e cl ut ch (ea ch sid e ) s p in l o ck t 3 8 or gani z e r ( e ac...
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J/111 owner manual 23 reefing system diagram 26 00 57 m m ca rb o b l o c k at reef # 1 g r o m m e t b o wl ine aro u nd b o o m si n g l e l ine r eef re ef li ne defl ects u p to b l o c k j/ 111 ree fing syst em t h r o u g h s s mast padeye t h r o u g h m a s t base blo c k a ft to o r g a ni ...
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J/111 owner manual 24 standard mast step location.
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J/111 owner manual 25 steering system s a il t e c t 6 -f b hydrauli c backst ay panel (f r o n t f a c e ) r it c h ie f n -2 0 1 f l u s h mo un t co mp as s 3 1 6 ss binna c l e g u a r d e d s o n 6 0 " s s de stroyer wheel w /s t it c h e d l e at her co ver ed son 6 22s t -4a l s t e e r in g ...
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J/111 owner manual 26 exhaust system layout j/111 exhaust system layout 2" exhau s t hose v e t us w a te r l o ck muffl e r lp50r ex ha u s t l o o p to sheer l ine e n gi ne co o l an t r e se rvo ir 3 /4" ve nte d loop.
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J/111 owner manual 27 fuel system layout j/111 fuel system layout r e t urn us cg t ype a- 1 1/4 " h o s e fu el f il t er se nd in g un it fee d us cg t y p e a-1 1/4" ho se ta nk v e n t @ s h ee rl in e fu el f e ed w/s h u t o f f 5/8 fuel v e nt ho se 1-1/2" f u el f e e d h o s e dec k fil l.
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J/111 owner manual 28 thru-hull locations j1 11 throu g h hu ll & s e a c ock la yo ut bi lg e p u m p d isc ha r g e f k -s bp -f p- 1" va lv e sy st em f o re sp ar 9 3 2 1 3 4 g a lle y si nk dr ai n f k -s b p -s h -1" va lv e s yst em f o r e sp ar 93 2 1 4 4 h e ad s in k d r a in fk -s bp -s ...
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J/111 owner manual 29 fresh water system j/111 fresh water system de ck f il l wa ter tank - 26.4 g a l pl astimo # 1803 3 wh a l e foot pump whale f o otpum p spout spout.
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J/111 owner manual 30 head & holding tank schematic wc lever set in this position for overboard discharge for tank discharge lever set in this position.
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J/111 owner manual 31 dc distribution panel b l u e sea 12 v d c 15a 10a 10a 10a 10 a 5a 5a 10 a 15 a 5a 15 a 5a ca b in li g h t s ru nn in g li g h t s st e a m in g lig h t an ch o r lig h t in st ru - me n t s vh f gps au t o - pi l o t dc ou tl e t fr e s h wa t e r pu m p dc re fr ig - er at o...
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J/111 owner manual 32 12v dc component layout j /11 1 dc co mp on en t l a yo ut r e a d in g li g h t (6 ) t o ta l st an d a r d b o a t re ading l ig h t (2 ) to t a l op t io n a l v-ber t h n a v . Ligh t fw d na v. Light a f t re ading l ig h t dome li gh t t e rm inal bloc k d c m a in pan el...
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J/111 owner manual 33 dc electrical schematic.
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J/111 owner manual 34 optional ac schematic.
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J/111 owner manual 35 optional 110v ac panel.
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J/111 owner manual 36 optional lpg system optional lpg system c o n t ro l panel pr o p ane h o s e p o w e r fr o m dc p a n e l t o co nt rol at g a lle y ga s d e t e c t o r wir e to lp g s o le n o id lpg locke r , t a n k re g u lator & s o l e n o id lpg locke r d r a in.
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J/111 owner manual 37 bonding system j /1 1 1 bo nd in g system keel b o l t mast s t ep headstay bo w r a il m a in chainpl ate d c gro und ba r fuel t a nk wa t e r heate r (o p t io n a l ) p e de st al g u a r d fuel fil l port stern ra il stbd. S t e r n rai l m a in chainpl ate b a cks ta y en...
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J/111 owner manual 38 keel cover plate detail.
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J/111 owner manual 39 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 forward part of the engine with a removable molded cover. An aft cover can also be dis...
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J/111 owner manual 40 aft of the engine, (check when the engine is cool). When adding coolant, follow the engine manufacturer’s recommendations for the proper fresh water/antifreeze ratio. In climates where freezing may occur in winter, test the coolant mixture for freezing point. Add coolant as nee...
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J/111 owner manual 41 bleeding the engine: (reprinted from mac boring service bulletin) to: yanmar dealers and boatbuilders: bleeding the fuel system (purging of air which causes shutdown) this bulletin contains helpful information for bleeding the fuel system of a yanmar diesel and other small dies...
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J/111 owner manual 42 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 the throttle control is in neutral, or advanced neutral 3) turn the ignition key to th...
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J/111 owner manual 43 1) secure your boat to the dock using bow, stern, and spring lines. 2) turn off all mechanical and electrical equipment, including the engine, battery selector switch, cabin lights, and electronics. 3) remove the fuel-fill deck plate plug; clean the threads of both the plug and...
Page 44: Plumbing Systems
J/111 owner manual 44 plumbing systems general the plumbing systems in your j/111 consist of fresh water, manual and electrical bilge pumps, and the head (toilet). This section will describe their locations and how they operate. Fresh water system water tanks: the standard 26 gallon water tank is a ...
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J/111 owner manual 45 • a yellow lable with black lettering is included in proximity of the pump panel with a message similar to the following: notice: bilge pump switch must always be left in the “auto” position. • bilge water exits the boat from the electric pump through a hose that loops up to a ...
Page 46: Electrical System
J/111 owner manual 46 holding tank: use fresh water and one gallon of white vinegar solution… flush out twice. There are also several holding tank treatment solutions available through local marine stores. Head: refer to the head owner manual for proper cleaning solutions and maintenance. Pumping a ...
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J/111 owner manual 47 a qualified marine electrician to complete these tasks. Be sure all sensitive accessories are not only grounded properly but that proper fuses are run off the panel. Light specification • bow lights: aqua signal led • stern light: aqua signal led • steaming light: perko #1132 r...
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J/111 owner manual 48 • connect metallic housings or enclosures of installed electrical appliances to the protective conductor system in the craft. • use double insulated or grounded (earthed) electrical appliances. • if the reverse polarity indicator is activated, do not use the electrical system. ...
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J/111 owner manual 49 • after flame of burner goes out, turn off knob for burner (this purges gas from lines). • firmly close manual valve on tank—do this every time!! Informational instructions • close fuel supply-line valves and cylinder valves when appliances are not in use. Close valves before r...
Page 50: Safety
J/111 owner manual 50 safety fire protection & prevention portable fire extinguishers: this boat, when in service shall be equipped with at least two portable fire extinguishers in recommended locations below in addition to any required equipment as designated by local and government regulations. • ...
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J/111 owner manual 51 lightning protection the j/111 is grounded in accordance with abyc and 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 no assur...
Page 52: Maintenance Tips
J/111 owner manual 52 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/111 owner manual 53 deck hatch 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, some owners prefer to apply non-skid...
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J/111 owner manual 54 bearing housing so it can't crystallize. If the shaft rotates irregularly, it could be that some rollers have developed a flat side. The exchange of the rollers is quite simple: drop the rudder out of the ship. Remove the thin delrin ring holding the roller track. Now the rolle...
Page 55: Annual Maintenance Checklist
J/111 owner manual 55 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 rat...
Page 56: Storage Tips
J/111 owner manual 56 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/111 owner manual 57 exterior if storing outdoors, a winter cover is recommended. It can be a simple piece of canvas forming a tent over the entire boat or heat-shrunk plastic. In either case, a tent-like support structure is necessary to prevent pools of water and to assure proper air circulation....
Page 58: Appendix
J/111 owner manual 58 appendix appendix a best practices – boat inspection j boats has compiled, with the help of several industry experts, the following “best practices” inspection, maintenance and use guide for j/boat owners. We urge each owner to read carefully the recommendations, to proactively...
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J/111 owner manual 59 according to triad trailers, one should first load a trailer by placing most of the weight (80-90%) on the keel as it sits in the trailer’s keel tray. Then screw each individual hull support up to the hull just until light contact is made. Do this for each of the six individual...
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J/111 owner manual 60 3) a growing trend amongst active one-design racers is to use a dehumidifier to keep the inside of the boat dry. This extra step not only keeps the boat a little lighter, but helps everything from wiring, to woodwork, to sails, last longer. Rigging 1) standing rigging - the gen...
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J/111 owner manual 61 sailmakers. Some of these may suggest very loose settings on the shrouds for better light air performance. Care should be taken by owners to avoid sailing in windy conditions with light air shroud settings. This may significantly shorten the life of the mast and lead to breakag...
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J/111 owner manual 62 deck hardware 1) lifelines and lifeline fittings - should be replaced at least every 10 years or at the first sign of corrosion or damage to the wire strands, swages or turnbuckles. Many older boats have white vinyl coated lifelines, which are no longer allowed by orc offshore ...
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J/111 owner manual 63 appendix b american bureau of shipping (abs) 1994 guidelines for offshore racing yachts section 11- surveys after construction summary: abs specifically recommends that a boat should be inspected every two years (the “biennial classification survey”- section 11.2) and every six...
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J/111 owner manual 64 appendix c acrylico window care and maintenance j/111 fixed portlights are made by: acrylico 2633 lantana rd. Suite "6" lantana, fl 33462 phone (561) 304-2921 fax (561) 304-2922 support@acrylico.Com info@acrylico.Com the following are the guidelines published for cleaning and m...
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J/111 owner manual 65 one cloth that has recently become available at a reduced cost is microfiber cloth. We have had good results with it. Your choice of cleaner/polish should also be based on what is needed. Basically, you have to determine what type of care is needed and pick the best products to...