J/80 does it all, with thrilling 15 knot rides under spinnaker or relaxed sunset cruises with mainsail only. SAILING WORLD rated J/80 as easier to handle, less intimidating, safer and better suited for sailing offshore than other modern sportboats tested.

The J/80 is a racing keelboat, with the hull built predominantly of fiberglass. It has a fractional sloop rig with a retractable bowsprit controlled from the cockpit by a deployment line. The hull has a raked stem, a plumb transom, a transom-hung rudder controlled by a …

J/80 Technical specifications & dimensions- including layouts, sailplan and hull profile.

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LENGTH: Traditionally, LOA (length over all) equaled hull length. Today, many builders use LOA to include rail overhangs, bowsprits, etc. and LOD (length on deck) for hull length. That said, LOA may still mean LOD if the builder is being honest and using accepted industry standards developed by groups like the ABYC (American Boat and Yacht Council).

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Sailing World rated J/80 as easier to handle, less intimidating, safer and better suited for sailing offshore than other modern sport boats tested. Thanks to its 1400lb. fixed lead keel (48% ballast ratio) the J/80 has a big-boat feel but only requires a max of 3 crew for racing.

2024年2月25日 · Now, a solution has been worked out with J/Boats and International Marine of Bristol, RI to bring in molded parts from Red Dragon in China and assemble them here. Dr. Zembowicz has a purchase contract on this latest J/80. In fact, this project proved feasible and led to three more boats being sold.

2015年10月4日 · The J/80 simply needs more wind to overcome its displacement and the 185-pound rig. However, in 15 knots of wind, J/80 speeds reach into the teens, and weve seen them crack the 20-knot barrier on gusty San Francisco days. At those speeds, sailing is thrilling and challenging, regardless of the boat.

2025年2月15日 · JAMMIN' Skates to J/80 Hong Kong Championship: 08-Mar-2025 (Hong Kong, China)- This year’s J/80 Hong Kong Championship brought a solid turnout of 18 boats, amongst them Hong Kong Olympians Nicholas Halliday & Stephanie Norton, guided by a crewmate and 2016 HK J/80 Champion, Jacqueline Truhol.