It features a slightly deeper entry low down than the previous J-2 design allowing a more forgiving steering groove while maintaining a lot of the features of the J-2 that made it so successful.

J70 jib trim. Tiller boom mast covers and jib Life line pads Dock lines and fenders Sails. Setting this position is important as it. We like the one single spreader reference mark positioned in the middle of the aft edge of the.

These marks will indicate the location of the leech of the jib when it is trimmed for upwind sailing. High-quality deck hardware and winches to facilitate sail trim and adjustment including under-deck Harken jib furler. One Design expert Tim Healy explains.

Release jib pulls up traveler inhaul final jib trim. I think its important to start with jib car position because this is an item which is discussed a lot and it is critical to achieve the correct jib shape. JIB A key to great speed in the J70 is proper jib trim.

The final trim position for the J70 jib is a balance between the. The J-2 is cut to the same leech length as the J-6. The lightest allowable square weave dacron in cross cut construction has produced a sail that is extremely responsive to trim adjustments and wind variations.

For 5-6 knots we use hole 8 7 showing behind 7-8 knots we use hole 7 while for base-16 knots we use hole 7 or 6 and hole 6 for 16. This is your max trim. The J-2 jib is an all-purpose developed from the famous multiple J70 world championships winning J-2 Jib.

One thing we have found is key is to always keep the jib leech tell tales flowing. What do we look for in headstay sag to optimize jib trim for a variety of light-air conditions. The J70 is simple fast and most important-FUN.