J/80 Specifications
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J-80
J/80 Specifications
September
1, 2006Construction
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J/Europe constructed hull and deck of GRP balsasandwich, additional reinforcing is by way of
unidirectional and bidirectional laminate.
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The resin vinylester and ISO NPG gelcoat of thehull are guaranteed for 5 years against the
occurrence of osmosis. The bulkheads absorb the
loads of the shrouds and mast compression.
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The mast step loads are spread through analuminum frame fastened to the main bulkhead.
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The keel is fabricated from lead and antimony. It isfaired with an epoxy finish. The keel is secured by
way of stainless steel bolts to an integral hull sump
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The hull is reinforced by various molded stringers.Reinforced polyester rudder on transom with
stainless steel fitting.
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Low transom suitable for direct mounting of a 3 or 4hp outboard.
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Bolts, screws and fitting are all made of stainlesssteel, marine grade anodized.
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Large modern cockpit with molded foot braces oncenterline.
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Stainless steel forestay attachment plate.•
Stainless steel pulpit single lifeline.•
"U" bolt on the fore deck.•
Stainless steel chain plates for cap shrouds, lower,shrouds and backstay.
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Opening hatch (420 x 420 mm) mounted on cabintrunk forward of mast.
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Two clear anodized jib T tracks with cars.•
Swivel mounted, boomvang (12:1) jamming cleats,on each side of the coach roof.
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Mainsheet traveler with coaming mounted (2:1)control line, cleats.
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Swivel mounted mainsheet (5:1) jamming cleat andratchet block on cockpit sole.
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Jamming cleats and feed blocks for backstayadjustment (4:1) led forward in cockpit to port and
starboard.
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Internal spinnaker bowsprit launching line aftthrough fairleads inside the cabin to exit the aft face
of the cabin trunk to a cam cleat.
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Bullseye fairleads to lead roller furler control line(port) and tack line (stbd) aft to cockpit cam cleat.
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Two halyard storage bags mounted in cockpit.•
One winch handle pocket.•
Laminated wood tiller, varnished, tiller extension.•
Spinnaker sheet blocks at aft and forward end of thecockpit.
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Two stern pulpits of stainless steel single lifelines.•
One fixed cabin window on each side of coach roof.•
GRP main sliding hatch with Plexiglas one pieceoffshore drop board.
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One manual Bilge pump operated from cockpit.•
One winch handle.•
Non slip finish to all horizontal deck surfaces inwhite.
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Molded Toe rail foreword.•
Shrink Wrap is used for overseas transport.Spars & Standing Rigging
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Mast and boom in anodized light alloy.•
Custom, carbon fiber bowsprit.•
Harken unit 00 AL roller furling on head stay.•
Two pairs of spreaders swept aft 20 degrees.•
Stainless steel wire standing rigging with turnbuckleadjusters.
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Backstay with adjustment tackle led to either side ofthe cockpit.
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Reef pennants and mainsail clew outhaul (6:1) ledinside boom.
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Retractable carbon bowsprit, controlled fromcockpit.
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Mainsheet and ball bearing blocks.•
Boomvang line with blocks.•
Two jib sheets.•
One main halyard spectra (no shackle).•
One jib halyard spectra (no shackle).•
One spinnaker halyard with snap shackle.•
Two barber haulers.•
Two spinnaker sheets with ball bearing blocksratchet and snap shackles.
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One spinnaker tack line with snap shackle.•
Removable, synthetic teak and holly cabin sole.•
Molded settee berths with access to storage below.•
Large forward V-berth platform with two accesspanels above mast step, and instrument thru-hull
area with inspection port.
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Large and removable molded step permitting anoutboard engine and cooler to be stored aft.
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Crane lifting bar integral to keel bolt system.•
Interior reading lights.•
12 volt (44 AH) battery secured with straps.NOTICE
Specifications are effective on hull #820 and subject to change
prior to delivery due to deletions, additions or revisions in
quantities, brand or design at the sole discretion of J/Boats, Inc.
Newport, RI