J30
The J30 is a 29.83ft fractional sloop designed by Johnstone and built in fiberglass by J Boats between 1979 and 1986.
554 units have been built.
The J30 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
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Main features
Model | J30 | ||
Length | 29.83 ft | ||
Beam | 11.18 ft | ||
Draft | 5.25 ft | ||
Country | United states (North America) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
Sail area / displ. | 19.47 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 30 % | ||
Displ. / length | 200 | ||
Comfort ratio | 16.42 | ||
Capsize | 2.34 |
Hull
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with transom hung rudder | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 25 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 5.25 ft | ||
Displacement | 7000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 2100 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 6.70 knots |
Rigging
Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
Sail area (100%) | 444 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 196.59 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 247 sq.ft | ||
I | 34.19 ft | ||
J | 11.50 ft | ||
P | 38 ft | ||
E | 13 ft |
Engine
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 15 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 0 gals |
Accommodations
Water capacity | 0 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
Builder | J Boats | ||
Designer | Johnstone | ||
First built | 1979 | ||
Last built | 1986 | ||
Number built | 554 |