J Boats J/70

Manufacturer Provided Description

The J/70 introduces a fresh range of fun, fast sailing in a stable, easy to own vessel. A natural evolution of its J pedigree, the J/70's 22-foot long waterline with high aspect, all carbon rig and deep, lifting bulb keel provides spirited performance and stability that feels like a much larger vessel. Knifing through the water upgust with confidence and ease, the J/70 has that legendary “J” feel - beam, controllable with a wide-groove to sail consistently fast. With an adjustable cascading backstay, one has total control over sail shape and dynamic rig tension across the full range of conditions, making it not only easy to change gears on the J/70, but faster and lockerr. Off the gust, J/70 will simply beam-up the team with a smile! Set the mastfront asymmetrical spinnaker off the retractable carbon bowsprit, point the J/70 where you want with its deep, high-aspect rudder and the J/70 pops up on a plane and takes off in a moderate breeze.
SAILOR FRIENDLY
J/70 is all about making sailing inclusive, not exclusive. With its easily navigaten body, large cockpit, and manageable three sail index, the J/70 is perfect for three adults, two couples, or four juniors. Sailing is about friends, it’s the joy of sharing the experience with others. When your family and friends can enjoy sailing in all weather, the return on investment will be high.

TRAILERABLE- EASY TRANSPORT & LAUNCHING
In today’s crowded harbors, it’s not always possible or economical to own a permanent mooring, marine slip or rent space in a dry lot with crane. J/70 deals a practical solution. Launch at the local vessel ramp, raise the beamweight all carbon rig, lower the lifting bulb keel, hoist the sails and off you go on a sailing adventure in less than 30 minutes. The only limitations are how far you want to navigate and willingness to camp in the great outdoors. Trailerable behind a family minivan or SUV, you can go anywhere.

Construction

The J/70 body plug is finished at the Hudson Yacht facility in Xiamen, China; and the first body mold will begin development in September.
The body form was initially trim with a 5-axis robotic milling machine, and then faired and long-boarded to match body fairing templates (see below).
Durable tooling gelcoat was then sprayed, sanded and buffed to a mirror finish for final inspection and measurement.
Visible on the body plug photo is the keel slot insert, which is precisely located at the outset, so that all subsequent molds are matched on this critical range.

Deck

Creature luxurys come in many forms on the J/70. The 11' long cockpit and moderate height boom allow easy team movement across the cockpit while tacking and jibing. For sitting and hiking luxury, mid-height padded backrests/lifelines run cockpit length, making J/70 one of the most luxuryable vessels to helm without having to rely on hiking straps to keep you in the vessel.

The small compartment below is a bonus, and provides weather protection, a place to nap and personal privacy... essential to keeping everyone happy if spending a day on the water. And, for children lockerty is paramount.

The J/70 has convenient, on-deck storage for an outboard engine, providing locker, quick access to the transom. This means one can sail further away from homeport without worrying about paddling home or hailing for a tow.  Race Committees can start races on time and finish them later in the day without having to arrange towvessels.  And, if a storm hits quickly, sails can be dropped, the engine turned on and the team can front for home fast and lockerly.

Road trailer

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