Summary of J/88
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J88 owner manual 2 j/88 owner manual hin:………………………………… yacht name:………………………………… owner name:………………………………… copyright j/boats, inc., 2013.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
J88 owner manual 3 table of contents introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... 4 ce certification ....................................................................
Page 4: Introduction
J88 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 pla...
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J88 owner manual 5 ce certification: ce design category: with standard equipment the j/88 meets category b or c requirements for ce certification. Ce certification notice: this manual has been compiled to help you to operate your j/88 with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the j/88, the eq...
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J88 owner manual 6 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...
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J88 owner manual 7 j/88 recommended loading iso 12217-2 category b - maximum crew = 6 people at 75 kg (165 lbs.) each. Category c or d - maximum crew = 8 people at 75kb (165 lbs.) each. Category b or c manufacturer's recommended maximum total load = 911 kg (2,008 lbs.) - includes crew this assessmen...
Page 8: Specifications
J88 owner manual 8 specifications model j/88 loa (lh) 8.90m (29.19') lwl (lwl) 8.18m (26.84') beam (bh) 2.90m (9.50') draft : [max loaded draft] 1.98m (6.50') : [2.024m (6.64’)] ballast 830 kg (1,830 lbs.) ballast type fabricated ss spar/grp skin/with cast lead with 3% antimony displacement - standa...
Page 9: Important Contacts
J88 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: 401-2...
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J88 owner manual 10 getting started with your j/88 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 tas...
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J88 owner manual 11 the j88 is equipped with hall rigging provided 5/32” 1 x 19 ss wire lifelines. To assemble the system: attach jaw to bow rail termination points port and starboard. Remove threaded eye from swage fitting and thread through stanchions. Thread through aft stanchion and through opti...
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J88 owner manual 12 j/88 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. Harken headsai...
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J88 owner manual 13 sail control systems after stepping the mast and connecting the boom, quikvang, 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 the aft mast block on the mast step out to the inboar...
Page 14: Commissioning Checklist
J88 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 up ___ saildrive ...
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J88 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 chec...
Page 16: Tuning The Rig
J88 owner manual 16 tuning the rig tuning the mast following is a general guide to tuning your j/88 mast. Please consult your sailmaker for “fine-tuning” the mast to match the sails in varying wind conditions. Before you begin insure the mast through bolt is properly installed to prevent the mast fr...
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J88 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 goosene...
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J88 owner manual 18 diagrams, layouts, & schematics mainsheet diagram.
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J88 owner manual 19 traveler system layout.
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J88 owner manual 20 adjustable jib lead system.
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J88 owner manual 21 cabin top layout.
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J88 owner manual 22 reefing system layout.
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J88 owner manual 23 backstay system.
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J88 owner manual 24 cunningham system.
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J88 owner manual 25 spinnaker sheet blocks.
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J88 owner manual 26 engine fuel & exhaust layout fuel filter / water separator fuel feed w/shut off 1/4" hose - uscg type a-1 fuel gauge / fuel return 2" exhaust hose 5/8" fuel vent hose tank vent @ sheerline vetus ftr330/19 strainer vetus muffler nlp40 3/4" vented loop exhaust loop @ sheerline deck...
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J88 owner manual 27 bilge pump layout & switch manual bilge pump mounted on deck manual bilge pump 1-1/2" hose 2" thru hull both bilge hoses combined with an exhaust y-fitting electric bilge pump 1-1/8" hose vented loop located aft side of blkhd.
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J88 owner manual 28 thru-hull & seacock locations d e c k f it t in g - f u e l 2 " b il g e p u m p d is c h a r g e 2 " e n g in e e x h a u s t 5 /8 " f u e l v e n t s in k d r a in s e a c o c k f o r e s p a r 1 " 9 3 2 1 4 4 h e a d d is c h a r g e s e a c o c k f o r e s p a r 1 -1 /2 " 9 3...
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J88 owner manual 29 head & holding tank schematic.
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J88 owner manual 30 dc distribution panel.
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J88 owner manual 31 12v dc component layout o p t io n a l b a t t e r y (2 ) r e a d in g l ig h t (1 ) r ea d in g l ig h t o pt io n a l v-ber t h + + + - - k e y : b ilg e p u mp d c ma in p a n e l t e r mi n a l b l o c k d o m e li g h t r e a d in g l ig h t n a v . Li g h t a f t n a v . Li...
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J88 owner manual 32 12v dc battery charging schematic.
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J88 owner manual 33 optional ac schematic & panel.
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J88 owner manual 34 bonding system c o m p r e s s io n p o s t b a s e k e e l b o lt e n g in e f u e l ta n k f u e l fi ll m a in c h a in p la te s tb d . S te r n r a il p o r t s t e r n r a il d c g r o u n d b a r m a in c h a in p la te b o w r a il h e a d s ta y.
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J88 owner manual 35 engine system the engine and fuel system is engineered to be conveniently accessible for repairs and general maintenance. Located aft of the companionway ladder, there is access to the forward and sides of the engine and saildrive systems via removable access panels. Before start...
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J88 owner manual 36 raw-water system: located in the engine compartment, the j/88’s raw-water strainer helps prevent clogging of the raw-water cooling system and overheating of the engine. Check the strainer basket often to insure that the flow of cooling water is unimpeded. Unscrew the strainer bas...
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J88 owner manual 37 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) push the power button on the ...
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J88 owner manual 38 3) remove the fuel-fill deck plate plug; clean the threads of both the plug and deck plate so that no dirt falls into the filler opening. Place the fuel hose nozzle into the fill pipe. 4) fill the fuel tank slowly. Do not overfill the tank. Because marine fuel expands with an inc...
Page 39: Plumbing Systems
J88 owner manual 39 plumbing systems general the plumbing systems in your j/88 consist of manual and electrical bilge pumps, a sink, and the head (toilet). There is also a very simple fresh water system option consisting of a simple manual hand operated pump and a collapsible small bladder tank. Thi...
Page 40: Electrical System
J88 owner manual 40 seacock. The system is easy to operate and with correct usage and proper maintenance, will provide many years of use. Important - owners should familiarize themselves with all local and federal regulations regarding proper discharge and avoid inadvertent discharge at all times. B...
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J88 owner manual 41 leave the craft unattended with the electrical system energized, except automatic bilge-pump, fire protection and alarm circuits. Dc electrical system a 12 volt dc electrical system is used throughout the j/88 for lighting and operation of pumps and various accessories. The j/88 ...
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J88 owner manual 42 galvanic isolator: this device is a “fail safe” isolator designed to isolate any low voltage stray current on the ac circuit. Please refer to the specific manual included with the boat for more information. Residual elci current circuit breaker: located in line between the docksi...
Page 43: Safety
J88 owner manual 43 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. Reco...
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J88 owner manual 44 lightning protection the j/88 is grounded in accordance with common 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, there can be no assurance that perso...
Page 45: Maintenance Tips
J88 owner manual 45 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 b...
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J88 owner manual 46 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 t...
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J88 owner manual 47 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 ratch...
Page 48: Storage Tips
J88 owner manual 48 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 wh...
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J88 owner manual 49 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. E...
Page 50: Appendix
J88 owner manual 50 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 a...
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J88 owner manual 51 until light contact is made. Do this for each of the six individual hull support stands (on the triad trailer). After all six stands are touching the hull release the lifting straps so the boat is now mostly on the keel with the hull support stands preventing the boat from tippin...
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J88 owner manual 52 rigging 1) standing rigging - the general rule of thumb from hall spars is that standing rigging (whether wire or rod) should be replaced every 10 years, unless excess strain due to hard ocean sailing shortens this life. Fatigue can be in any form- sailing in extreme wind conditi...
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J88 owner manual 53 4) aluminum spars - are subject to corrosion and fittings should be routinely inspected and replaced when necessary. Particular problem areas over time can be fasteners around boom vang, boom and mast ends, and gooseneck attachment brackets. 5) booms - often have a shorter life t...
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J88 owner manual 54 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 re...
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J88 owner manual 55 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 y...
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J88 owner manual 56 appendix c acrylico window care and maintenance j/88 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 main...
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J88 owner manual 57 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 d...
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J88 owner manual 58 appendix d j/88 supplier contacts system supplier phone web electrical panels blue sea systems 360-738-8230 www.Bluesea.Com lighting - interior hella marine www.Hellamarine.Com lighting - navigation aqua signal corp. 847-639-6412 www.Aquasignal.Net lighting - mast perko 305-621-7...