The J130 is a 42.7ft fractional sloop designed by Johnstone and built in fiberglass by J Boats between 1994 and 2002.
43 units have been built.
The J130 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | J130 | ||
| Length | 42.70 ft | ||
| Beam | 12.80 ft | ||
| Draft | 8.50 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 25.21 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 45 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 120.13 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 19.65 | ||
| Capsize | 2.08 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 38.20 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 8.50 ft | ||
| Displacement | 15000 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6750 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 8.28 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 955 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
| Sail area fore | 470.25 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 485.63 sq.ft | ||
| I | 57 ft | ||
| J | 16.50 ft | ||
| P | 52.50 ft | ||
| E | 18.50 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 47 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 30 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 35 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | J Boats | ||
| Designer | Johnstone | ||
| First built | 1994 | ||
| Last built | 2002 | ||
| Number built | 43 |