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  1. J/97

    A boat with a BN of 1.6 or greater is a boat that will be reefed often in offshore cruising. Derek Harvey, "Multihulls for Cruising and Racing", International Marine, Camden, Maine, 1991, states that a BN of 1 is generally accepted as the dividing line between so-called slow and fast multihulls.

  2. J/97E Cruiser Racer Technical Sailboat Specifications

    J/97E Specifications (Sample Equipment List) Hull & Deck. • Baltek Contourkore end grained balsa composite construction using biaxial and unidirectional glass with vinylester resin on the outer hull layer for 10 year warranty against hull blisters. • Patented "SCRIMP" resin infusion system molding process for optimum laminate strength ...

  3. J/97 E

    The J/97E cockpit is similar to that of the award-winning J/111. It features full length seats with back rests, wheel or tiller steering, and an open transom. All sailing controls are within reach of the helmsperson to make the boat very easy to manage. A retractable bow sprit with masthead asymmetric spinnaker allows great all-around ...

  4. J/97e (J/Boats)

    Sailboat specifications. Last update: 13rd March 2020. The J/97e is a 31'8" (9.65m) cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Rod Johnstone (United States). She is built since 2009 by J/Boats (United States).

  5. J/97

    According to designer Alan Johnstone, the 31-foot J/97 is no different. It's an introductory boat to its larger cousins, the 35-foot J/109 and the 40-foot J/122, and all of them aim to satisfy a wide variety of uses, from high-powered regatta racing to family cruising. The J/97 is intended to be decidedly untwitchy, even when driven by ...

  6. J/97

    The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL: Waterline length in feet; 203.82 <100: ultralight. 100-200: light. 200-300: moderate. 300-400: heavy

  7. 48° North Boat Review of J/97E

    J/Boats of old (11' is the beam measurement of the J/29, and the J/30 is 11.18'). The last sail test I did on a J/Boat was on the J/88, a boat with a clearly different design purpose and a beam of 9.5'. Nonetheless, I found the J/97E notably beamier that the J/88 on deck, in the cabin, and under sail.

  8. J/97

    As we strolled across the grounds at the New York Yacht Club s Harbour Court facility in Newport, Rhode Island, Al Johnstone described the design brief for his new J/97 racer/cruiser. I thought we needed an entry-level sprit boat that s a little more user-friendly, non-intimidating and family-cruiseable than the J/105, he said.CONSTRUCTIONStructurally, the boat is

  9. J97

    Product: J97. Manufacturer: J-Boats. Price as reviewed: £126,500.00. If the aim is to attract cruisers, it might have been an idea to provide Dacron sails and a furling jib, rather than laminate racing sails, and lazyjacks for the main. That aside, this is a fast-cruising yacht that will be loved by grown-up dinghy sailors.

  10. Quick Look: J/97

    Steve Callahan reviews this clean cut racer/cruiser for the 2010 Cruising World Sailboat show in our January 2010 issue

  11. 2018 J Boats J/97E Specs And Pricing

    Data And technical specifications of J Boats J/97E equipments, fuel economy, dimensions, weight, engine power and prices . Sea Ray; ... J/97E specifications; 2018 J Boats J/97E Technical Specs. General Data about J Boats J/97E. Brand: J Boats: Model: J/97E: Boat Type: Sail: Category: Cruiser/Racer: Year Of Production: 2018: Condition (New/Used ...

  12. | Oceanic adventure starts here with J 97 Elegance yacht

    The interior design of the J 97 Elegance, with her uncluttered atmosphere, relies on genuine, noble wood, specially selected to add a modern and luxurious twist. Featuring 1.80m of headroom, the yacht's interior has a layout conducive to comfortable family sailing: it integrates a large saloon with two bench seats, a fully equipped galley, a ...

  13. J/Boats j/97E: Prices, Specs, Reviews and Sales Information

    The J/Boats j/97E is produced by the brand J/Boats since 2009. J/Boats j/97E is a 9.61 meters sport cruiser with a draft of 1.92 meters. The yacht has a fiberglass / grp hull with a CE certification class (A) and can navigate in the open ocean. The base price of a new J/Boats j/97E is not currently published, please contact the itBoat team for ...

  14. First Time on the J/97, Dartmouth Royal Regatta

    The rating bands for this event put the J/97 right in the middle of IRC 4, amongst boats as a diverse as a Corby 30 and the Dufour 34. "At first glance, the J/97 bears a family resemblance to the J/109 and J/122, two highly successful collaborations between the J Boats design team and J Europe of Les Sables D'Olonne in France. The cockpit ...

  15. J/97 class

    J/97. Show news MDL Marinas sponsors Key Yachting's J-Cup Regatta. This annual regatta is organised exclusively for yachts from the J/Boats brand. Posted on 6 Jun 2023 More than 100 teams registered for PalmaVela. 1500 sailors together in Palma from 28th April. Posted on 1 Apr 2023 Key Yachting J-Cup Regatta 2022 overall.

  16. J/97 Best Club Racer

    J97 BOTY 368 Walter Cooper. The J/105 kick-started the whole sprit-boat racer/cruiser movement nearly 20 years ago. And while the 105 is holding its own, its successor could very well be the J/97 ...

  17. SAILING THE NEW J/97

    October 20, 2009. There are worse fates to be endured in this workaday life than getting to sail a new J/Boat with Al Johnstone on a gorgeous fall day on Narragansett Bay. Conditions were just about perfect: bright sunshine with a brisk southwesterly blowing 15-18 knots and looking to get brisker. Al, who designed our ride, the new J/97, told ...

  18. J/97: Reviews, Specifications, Built, Engine

    1 of 2. If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of J/97. Built by J Boats and designed by Rod Johnstone, the boat was first built in 2008. It has a hull type of Fin w/bulb & spade rudder and LOA is 9.61. Its sail area/displacement ratio 19.04.

  19. J97

    The J97 is a 31.53ft fractional sloop designed by Johnstone and built in fiberglass by J Boats since 2008. The J97 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is reasonably stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small.

  20. J-Boats J97E (Sailing yachts) for Sale and Charter

    3,90 tonne. Type. Single body. Download offer. Description. Reviews. Introduced in 2009, the J/97 has rapidly gained popularity on both sides of the Atlantic — largely due to successful performance in many sports competitions. Thus, in France, in 2011, she was named best yacht of the handicap chases on the IRC.

  21. J Boats J 97 boats for sale

    Find J Boats J 97 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of J Boats to choose from. ... J Boats J 97: Specifications. Dimensions. Max Draft: 1.91m: Beam: 3.35m: Length at Waterline: 8.1m: Weights. Dry Weight: 3,901kg: Tanks. Fresh Water Tank: Fuel Tank: Holding Tank: J Boats J 97 By Condition.

  22. 2010 J Boats J/97 Racer for sale

    Find more information and images about the boat and contact the seller or search more boats for sale on YachtWorld. ... Want more specs? Ask the seller. More from this Broker. 2002 One Design Pulsar 30 Baltic. €34,500 (US$38,121) Helsinki, Finland. 2024 Dufour 470. €498,000 (US$550,262)

  23. J Boats for sale

    Some of the most widely-known J Boats models currently listed include: J/105, J/109, J/100, J/40 and J/99. Specialized yacht brokers, dealers, and brokerages on YachtWorld have a diverse selection of J Boats models for sale, with listings spanning from 1979 year models to 2025. Find J Boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld.

  24. Lund® Impact XS 2075

    The Lund® 2075 Impact XS aluminum fish and ski boat is a roomy, powerful fishing and tubing recreational boat for walleye anglers and families. Learn more here. ... Specs & Equipment . Full Specs Colors Features . sport; Boat Front Livewell Capacity/Length 11 Gal / 27" Long; Max MPH 43-52 MPH; Rear Livewell Capacity/Length 24 Gal / 38" Long ...