J/97 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/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. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Volvo, runs on Diesel.

J/97 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/97 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat Specifications

LOA:9.61 m / 31.53 ft

Rigging Type:Fractional Sloop

Hull Type:Fin w/bulb & spade rudder

S.A. (reported):46.27 m² / 498.05 ft²

Draft (max):1.92 m / 6.30 ft

Displacement:3901 kg / 8600.22 lbs

Ballast:1315 kg / 2899.08 lbs

S.A./Disp.:19.04

Bal./Disp.:33.72

Disp./Len.:203.99

Construction:FG

Ballast Type:Lead

Designers:Rod Johnstone

LWL:8.11 m / 26.61 ft

Sail Boat Calculation

Definitions

Comfort Ratio:19.42

Capsize Screening Formula:2.15

Rig And Sail Specs

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I:12.57 m / 41.24 ft

SPL/TPS:12.04 m / 39.50 ft

E:3.96 m / 12.99 ft

SPL/TPS:5.07 m / 16.63 ft

ISP:13.72 m / 45.01 ft

S.A. Fore:22.44 m² / 241.54 ft²

Auxillary Power Tank

Make:Volvo

Type:Diesel

Fuel:49 L / 12.94 gals

Accomodations

Water:98 L / 25.89 gals

Contributions

Builders:J Boats

Designers:Rod Johnstone

FAQ

Who designed the J/97?

J/97 was designed by Rod Johnstone.

Who builds J/97?

J/97 is built by J Boats.

When was J/97 first built?

J/97 was first built in 2008.

How long is J/97?

J/97 is 8.11 m in length.

What is mast height on J/97?

J/97 has a mast height of 12.04 m.