J/80

J/80
Development
DesignerRod Johnstone
LocationUnited States
Year1992
No. built1,700
BrandJ/Boats
Builder(s)Tillotson Pearson
J Composites
RoleRacer
NameJ/80
Boat
Crewthree
Displacement2,900 lb (1,315 kg)
Draft4.90 ft (1.49 m)
Hull
Typemonohull
Constructionfiberglass
LOA26.25 ft (8.00 m)
LWL22.00 ft (6.71 m)
Beam8.25 ft (2.51 m)
Engine typeoutboard motor
Hull appendages
Keel/board typefin keel
Ballast1,400 lb (635 kg)
Rudder(s)transom-mounted rudder
Rig
Rig typeBermuda rig
I foretriangle height31.50 ft (9.60 m)
J foretriangle base9.50 ft (2.90 m)
P mainsail luff30.00 ft (9.14 m)
E mainsail foot12.50 ft (3.81 m)
Sails
Sailplanfractional rigged sloop
Mainsail area187.50 sq ft (17.419 m2)
Jib/genoa area149.63 sq ft (13.901 m2)
Spinnaker area700 sq ft (65 m2)
Total sail area337.13 sq ft (31.320 m2)
Racing
Class associationOne design
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The J/80 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Rod Johnstone as a one design racer and first built in 1992.[1][2][3][4][5]

The design is a recognized International Sailing Federation world class with a crew of three sailors.[6]

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  2. ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "J/80". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  3. ^ McArthur, Bruce (2022). "Rod Johnstone". sailboatdata.com. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  4. ^ Sea Time Tech, LLC (2022). "Rod Johnstone". sailboat.guide. Archived from the original on 18 March 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  5. ^ J/Boats (2022). "J/80 - Sportboat Thrills with Stability". jboats.com. Archived from the original on 1 October 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  6. ^ World Sailing (2022). "J/80". sailing.org. Archived from the original on 14 August 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2022.