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J/105 Owner Guide

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Mast

-‐ Rigging the J/105 mast is a common procedure, and best handled by a qualified marine

rigger. All spreaders, shrouds, and   halyards are installed   and   properly   taped   and   secured. Be sure
all mast related electronics and wind indicators are properly   wired and installed prior to
stepping the mast.    After   stepping the mast it is   VERY IMPORTANT to properly brace the mast
within the mast collar PRIOR to sailing with the provided Pre-‐Molded Spartite mast wedge.    We
also   recommend that a   small cord is tied and taped approx. 24” above the lower spreader
between   the intermediate shroud and upper shroud if you   plan   to sail with any   type of spinnaker.
Simply   tie this line to   each shroud (allowing   for some slack) and tape ends over with rigging   tape.
This prevents the spinnaker (during a take-‐down) from potentially dropping into   the V that is
formed at the lower spreader between these shrouds.

Hydraulic Backstay

-‐ The J/105 is equipped with an integral hydraulic backstay to help you fine

tune your rig and sails for optimum performance.    This hydraulic unit   is simple to operate, easy
to maintain, and highly reliable.    The cylinder is affixed to the backstay tang on the transom and
to the backstay.    In order to attach the backstay, you must   pull out   the SS shaft   and fully extend it.

Boom

-‐ Run the reef lines so the red line (port) is led through the port sheaves and the green line

(starboard) is led through the starboard sheaves at both the outboard end and the gooseneck.
The starboard reef doubles as the cunningham.

Boom Vang

-‐ The standard boom vang is a mechanically operated spring loaded boom vang with a

block   and tackle purchase   system.    This vang system allows for quick and easy   adjustment and
also   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 vang
operating   instructions for how to   adjust the internal spring   for best results.

Sail Control Systems

After stepping the mast and connecting the boom, vang, roller-‐furler, and integral 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,

through the inboard port organizer block and then aft through the port double stopper (inboard
hole) and finally to the halyard winch. The tail end is stored in the supplied line bag to be
mounted outboard and forward of the stopper.

Jib Halyard

-‐ exits the mast to port, leads through the forward mast base block, aft to the outboard

sheave on the organizer block, through the outboard stopper hole, and store tail in line bag.

Spinnaker Halyard

-‐ exits the mast to starboard and leads to the outboard sheave and stopper.

Mainsheet Traveler

-‐ is a Harken low friction system. The 3:1 purchase system on each side

controls a Harken Windward Sheeting Car mounted on midrange track (see diagram).

Outhaul

-‐ is adjusted at the cleat on the underside of the boom and comes pre-‐assembled.

Cunningham

-‐ The cunningham doubles as the starboard reef line. To set it up as a cunningham

simply tie a knot at the boom end tail of the reef line.    The line leads forward to the sheave at the
gooseneck, up to   the cunningham block/hook back down through a   bullseye on the mast, down
to the mast   base block and aft   to the inboard stopper.(see diagram).    To use the continuous reef