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 an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Rod Johnstone as a one design racer and first built in 1992. [1][2][3][4][5] The design is a recognized International Sailing Federation world class with a crew of three sailors. [6]

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).

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

2025年2月13日 · (Nieuwpoort, Belgium)- The J/80 World Championships 2025 are coming to the vibrant coastal city of Nieuwpoort from July 5th to 11th and registrations are officially open. This promises to be a world-class event packed with thrilling competition, camaraderie, and unforgettable moments on and off the water.

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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.

The 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 sport boats tested.

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 sport boats tested.

Easy to Trailer, Launch & Own - the J/80 features a single-point lifting bar which allows easy hoisting on a small (3 ton) hoist. Loaded onto a double-axle trailer, the J/80 is within the legal towing width for most countries, and can be pulled long distances behind an 8 …