2009 J Boats J/97
Length
31' 6" - 9.61m
Model Year
2009
Hull Material
Biaxal and unidirectional glass with vinylester resin
J/97 - For Performance Cruising and Racing from JBoats
J/97 combines family cruising accommodations with headroom in a high performance, easily driven hull. With the handling ease of an asymmetric spinnaker and non-overlapping headsails, the J/97 fits the needs of today’s sailing families, both young and old alike-- the ultimate combination of sailing performance and creature comforts for all!
The cockpit features full length seats with back rests, tiller steering, and a unique, partially open transom that incorporates life-raft storage. All sailing controls are within reach of the helmsperson to make the boat very easy to manage. 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 swept back leading edge and moderate draft.
The interior layout is open and airy and is ideal for one couple cruising with room for more. It 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.
J/97 combines family cruising accommodations with headroom in a high performance, easily driven hull. With the handling ease of an asymmetric spinnaker and non-overlapping headsails, the J/97 fits the needs of today’s sailing families, both young and old alike-- the ultimate combination of sailing performance and creature comforts for all!
The cockpit features full length seats with back rests, tiller steering, and a unique, partially open transom that incorporates life-raft storage. All sailing controls are within reach of the helmsperson to make the boat very easy to manage. 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 swept back leading edge and moderate draft.
The interior layout is open and airy and is ideal for one couple cruising with room for more. It 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.
Model Year
2009
Length
31' 6" - 9.61m
Beam
3.35m
Draft
1.9m
Displacement
3.8 Tonnes
Keel / Ballast
1350kg Bulb keel made from lead with S/S 316L structure
Designer
J/Boats
Hull Material
Biaxal and unidirectional glass with vinylester resin
Engine
Inboard diesel Volvo Model D1-20 18 HP Saildrive
Fuel
50L
Water
100L
Accommodation
The interior layout is open and airy and is ideal for one couple cruising with room for more. It 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.
Shower
Yes
Toilet
Marine toilet with holding tank
Galley
Gimballed gas stove/oven with 2 burners and storage under, Stainless steel sink, Pressurised cold water, Large 90 litres moulded icebox with 12V fridge unit, Full length triple lockers outboard of galley countertop, Storage under sink with shelf and support for trash bin
Electrics
1 AGM battery 75 AH and 1 engine battery 70 AH with switches and double diode/circuit breakers, 12 V electric panel, Halogen lights on ceilings and swivelling tulip lights in cabins and head, Tricolour navigation lights on masthead and mooring light, rig grounded for protection against lightning
Mast / Rigging
Tapered aluminium mast with double airfoil spreader clear anodised. Dyform standing rigging. Backstay with split bottom portion adjustment tackle led to either side of cockpit. Boom with internal outhaul 6:1 purchase system, mainsail reef line sheaves, mainsheet and rigid vang tangs.
Carbon bowsprit controlled from cockpit retracting into a watertight box, Rod kicker with cascade purchase system, 1 dyneema main halyard, 1 dyneema jib halyard, 1 spinnaker halyard with snapshackle, 2 spinnaker sheets, 1 tack line, 2 jib sheets, 1 main sheet with fine tune (4 :1) for a total of 24 :1, Mainsheet traveller control lines, 1 bowsprit control line, 2 reef lines
Carbon bowsprit controlled from cockpit retracting into a watertight box, Rod kicker with cascade purchase system, 1 dyneema main halyard, 1 dyneema jib halyard, 1 spinnaker halyard with snapshackle, 2 spinnaker sheets, 1 tack line, 2 jib sheets, 1 main sheet with fine tune (4 :1) for a total of 24 :1, Mainsheet traveller control lines, 1 bowsprit control line, 2 reef lines
Deck Gear
2 Harken 40.2 STA (self-tailing) primary winches, 2 Harken 35.2 STA (self-tailing) halyard winches, 2 Aluminium lock-in winch handles, 2 PVC handle holders, Mainsheet purchase and fine tune, Harken adjustable mainsheet traveller with 4 :1 purchase mounted on cockpit seats, Harken jib single tracks with 4 :1 car controls led to cleats by coach roof, Custom aluminium bullseye fairleads for jib sheets, Ball bearing spinnaker sheet blocks on U-bolts, 5 halyard/reef turning blocks.
Tack line led aft to stopper on top of the coach roof, Bowsprit control line leading to a cam cleat on top of the coach roof, 2 bow mooring cleats, 2 stern mooring cleats.
Stemhead fitting, Custom s/s stemplate with tack fitting, s/s chainplates for shrouds and backstay, Foredeck opening hatch (450 x 450), 2 opening ports on saloon coach roof sides, 2 opening ports for aft cabin and toilet compartment, 1 opening port in cockpit (aft cabin), 3 rope bags, 2 s/s handrails on coach roof, S/s pushpit and pulpits with double rails, All around double s/s lifelines, 4 stainless stanchions with reinforcing leg and 2 single stanchions.
Direct tiller in varnished moulded plywood with tiller extension, Plexi glass companionway washboards with lock and ventilation grid, Door storage rack in cockpit locker.... And much more....
Tack line led aft to stopper on top of the coach roof, Bowsprit control line leading to a cam cleat on top of the coach roof, 2 bow mooring cleats, 2 stern mooring cleats.
Stemhead fitting, Custom s/s stemplate with tack fitting, s/s chainplates for shrouds and backstay, Foredeck opening hatch (450 x 450), 2 opening ports on saloon coach roof sides, 2 opening ports for aft cabin and toilet compartment, 1 opening port in cockpit (aft cabin), 3 rope bags, 2 s/s handrails on coach roof, S/s pushpit and pulpits with double rails, All around double s/s lifelines, 4 stainless stanchions with reinforcing leg and 2 single stanchions.
Direct tiller in varnished moulded plywood with tiller extension, Plexi glass companionway washboards with lock and ventilation grid, Door storage rack in cockpit locker.... And much more....