J/125 upwind target speed is 7.8 – 8.0 knots. 10+ knots downwind is a daily occurrence. In fact we know of no other boat of its type and length that’s faster.
Who owns Jboats?
A Family Business. MJM Yachts was founded in 2002 by Bob Johnstone, who, in 1977 co-founded J/ Boats, Inc., the world’s leading brand of performance sailboats. J/Boats currently has 14,000 boats sailing worldwide and 20+ Boat of the Year awards to its credit.
Where are J Boats built?
Rhode Island
J/Boats Inc. was named by Fortune in 1991 as one of America’s Best 100 Products. J/Boats in the USA are built in Rhode Island and by licensed builders in France, Italy, South Africa, Argentina, and China. J/Boats remains a family business.
Who designs J Boats?
“For these reasons and many more, Mystic Seaport was proud to bestow its America and the Sea Award to Bob and Rod Johnstone – J/Boats.” The J/Boats story began in 1974 when Rod, then an ad salesman for Soundings Magazine, designed and started building the 24-foot sailboat Ragtime in his Stonington, CT garage.
Who built the J?
It wasn’t until 1524 when Gian Giorgio Trissino, an Italian Renaissance grammarian known as the father of the letter J, made a clear distinction between the two sounds.
Where can I buy a J boat for sale?
Boat Trader currently has 45 J Boats for sale, including 1 new vessels and 44 used boats listed by both private sellers and professional boat dealers mainly in United States. The oldest model listed is a late classic boat built in 1977 and the newest model year was built in 2022. How much do J Boats cost?
Why choose a JbJ boat?
J Boats is popular for their Racer/Cruiser, Racing, Sloop, Cruisers and Daysailer among other classes and models. Overall these available boats have a very deep draft and very wide beam, qualities that make them an ideal choice for watersports, sailing, overnight cruising and day cruising.
What makes j/99 the best boat?
The sail and deck plan are optimized for easy handling with fewer crew. J/99 has already garnered awards from British Yachting Awards, SAIL’s Best Boats and SAILING WORLD’s Boat-of-the-Year. Learn about J/99 here.
