J/80 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/80. Built by J Boats and designed by Rod Johnstone, the boat was first built in 1992. It has a hull type of Fin w/transom hung rudder and LOA is 8. Its sail area/displacement ratio 26.66. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by undefined, runs on undefined.

J/80 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/80 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat Specifications

LOA:8 m / 26.25 ft

Rigging Type:Fractional Sloop

Hull Type:Fin w/transom hung rudder

S.A. (reported):31.4 m² / 337.99 ft²

Draft (max):1.49 m / 4.89 ft

Displacement:1315 kg / 2899.08 lbs

Ballast:635 kg / 1399.93 lbs

S.A./Disp.:26.66

Bal./Disp.:48.28

Disp./Len.:121.59

Construction:FG

Designers:Rod Johnstone

LWL:6.71 m / 22.01 ft

Sail Boat Calculation

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Comfort Ratio:11.58

Capsize Screening Formula:2.32

Rig And Sail Specs

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I:9.6 m / 31.50 ft

ISP:9.14 m / 29.99 ft

E:3.81 m / 12.50 ft

ISP:10.06 m / 33.01 ft

S.A. Fore:13.9 m² / 149.62 ft²

Contributions

Builders:J Boats

Designers:Rod Johnstone

FAQ

Who designed the J/80?

J/80 was designed by Rod Johnstone.

Who builds J/80?

J/80 is built by J Boats.

When was J/80 first built?

J/80 was first built in 1992.

How long is J/80?

J/80 is 6.71 m in length.

What is mast height on J/80?

J/80 has a mast height of 9.14 m.