J/70 Owner Guide
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Launching & Hauling Your J/70
NEVER USE THE KEEL LIFTING-‐EYE TO ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE ENTIRE VESSEL!
The keel lifting-‐eye is specifically designed to be used ONLY with the standard aluminum J/70 keel
crane and to support the weight of the keel. Significant damage may occur to the keel, kelp cutter
and bottom of the boat should this warning be ignored. The vessel must only be lifted with the (2)
installed Harken padeyes located on either side of the keel under the cockpit keel cover.
Pre-‐launch check-‐list
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Caution!! Beware of dangerous overhead power lines.
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Completely read and review the Getting to Know Your J/70 section of this manual
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Owner should prepare his boat with safety gear, tools, spares and PFDs for all crew members.
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Prepare & rig items per the J/70 rigging diagrams.
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Prepare & check that rudder and rudder hardware are ready for post launch installation.
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Attach docklines and fenders.
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Securely install outboard engine on the transom bracket.
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Check for adequate fuel and/or battery charge for outboard.
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Remove all trailer tie down straps except for bow winch strap.
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Rig the keel crane and lift keel off the keel support tray.
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Extend optional trailer extension (if necessary).
Launching from Ramp
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Caution!! Beware of dangerous overhead power lines.
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Slowly back boat into water, start engine and back boat off of the trailer.
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Proceed to nearest dock to install rudder & complete any unfinished rigging tasks.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SAIL OR OPERATE THE J/70 WITH THE KEEL IN LIFTED
POSITION OR ATTEMPT LIFT OPERATIONS OF THE KEEL IN OPEN WATER!
The J/70 is designed with a lifting keel system in order to facilitate short term launching operations
at a wide variety of boat ramps and lift locations. With the keel retracted the J/70 will lose stability
which will increase the risk of roll-‐over and capsize. At no time shall the J/70 be operated under sail
or in open water with keel in raised position. In addition, extreme caution is required during all keel
lifting operations. Use the system ONLY when in close proximity to the launching dock and/or
launch facility and with a minimum of crew on board.
Hauling from Ramp
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Caution!! Beware of dangerous overhead power lines.
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Attach docklines and fenders.
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Unrig deck systems and spars as needed.
