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J-Boat J97 |

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The “J/97” is the first J in over two decades under 32’ to combine 6’ headroom and family cruising accommodations in a high performance, easily driven hull. With the handling ease of an asymmetric spinnaker and non-overlapping headsails, the J/97 promises to be J Boats’ most versatile design yet under 35’ to fit the needs of today’s sailing families, both young and old alike.

The key to creating a versatile sailboat is staying focused on the quality of the sailing experience, a trait shared by all J designs. Boats that are easily driven, easily handled, and genuinely fun to sail provide greater long-term “sailing value” to their owners than designs driven by the latest rating rule (remember… rules change) or designs that are over-compromised to meet the latest styling trends. Form usually follows function in good sailboat design, and the J/97 is no exception.

At first glance, the J/97 bears a family resemblance to the J/109 and J/122, two highly successful collaborations between the J Boats design team and J Europe of Les Sables D’Olonne, France. Like its larger siblings, the J/97 is all about delivering a fun and satisfying sailing experience, whether daysailing, single-handing, cruising or racing.

The cockpit features full length seats with back rests, tiller steering, and a unique, partially open transom that incorporates life-raft storage. All the key controls are within reach of the helmsperson. A retractable bow sprit with masthead asymmetric spinnaker allows great all-around performance without the need for numerous skilled crew. The low VCG keel provides exceptional upwind stability while being cruising friendly with a swept back leading edge (to avoid snagging buoys) and moderate draft.

The interior layout is laid out for one or two couple cruising and includes a spacious main cabin with two settees, galley, forward-facing navigation station; plus an enclosed aft head, V-berth, and aft owner’s cabin. Cruising stowage includes a large “garage” aft of the head (accessed through the cockpit seat locker).

J/97 hull #1 is presently in construction in France, and will debut at the Paris Boat Show (Salon Nautique) in early December.

LOA 9.64
LWL 8.11
Beam 3.35
Draft 1.92
Displacement 3,624
Sail Area 46.6
Engine 18 hp

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  1. E’ una meraviglia, almeno dal concept grafico.
    Le prestazioni sono degne di una Beneteau e sarebbe interessante vedere come hanno sistemato gli spazi interni.

  2. Grand Surprise tutta la vita: http://www.edan.net/gsurprise01.html

  3. Bella… ma e’ un tantinello un’altra cosa Gof

  4. Sì, la preferisco proprio perchè è un’altra cosa (pesa la metà e ha più vele: ora hanno fatto anche la versione a deriva mobile)
    Del J97 comunque si vede poco

  5. sei un’inguaribile laghè :-)