J/30 Detailed Review

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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/30. Built by J Boats and designed by Rod Johnstone, the boat was first built in 1979. It has a hull type of Fin w/transom hung rudder and LOA is 9.09. Its sail area/displacement ratio 19.47. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on Diesel.

J/30 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about J/30 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat Specifications

LOA:9.09 m / 29.82 ft

Rigging Type:Fractional Sloop

Hull Type:Fin w/transom hung rudder

S.A. (reported):41.25 m² / 444.01 ft²

Draft (max):1.6 m / 5.25 ft

Displacement:3175 kg / 6999.67 lbs

Ballast:953 kg / 2101.00 lbs

S.A./Disp.:19.47

Bal./Disp.:30.00

Disp./Len.:200.00

Construction:FG

Last Built:1986

Designers:Rod Johnstone

LWL:7.62 m / 25.00 ft

Sail Boat Calculation

Definitions

Comfort Ratio:16.42

Capsize Screening Formula:2.34

Rig And Sail Specs

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I:10.42 m / 34.19 ft

S.A. Fore:11.58 m / 37.99 ft

E:3.96 m / 12.99 ft

S.A. Fore:18.26 m² / 196.55 ft²

S.A. Main:22.95 m² / 247.03 ft²

S.A. Total (100% Fore + Main Triangles)41.21 m² / 443.58 ft²

Auxillary Power Tank

Type:Diesel

Contributions

Builders:J Boats

Designers:Rod Johnstone

FAQ

Who designed the J/30?

J/30 was designed by Rod Johnstone.

Who builds J/30?

J/30 is built by J Boats.

When was J/30 first built?

J/30 was first built in 1979.

How long is J/30?

J/30 is 7.62 m in length.

What is mast height on J/30?

J/30 has a mast height of 11.58 m.