Class History
Thanks to a perfect mix of double-digit speed, quick planing, exceptional upwind stability, and tracking, the J/70 is your ticket to fun! J-Boats designed this lively, but easily-sailed sportboat to fulfill the needs of a diverse range of sailors—from performance one-design and club racers, to sailing families. A vertical lifting keel makes trailering and ramp-launching a snap. The large cockpit comfortably holds three adults or four mixed crew.
Since its launch in 2012, the popularity of this 22-foot superstar has soared, with growing fleets and regatta action worldwide. Superbly built by CCF Composites, Bristol, R. I., the J/70 was named 2013 Boat of the Year by Sailing World Magazine.
Boat Specifications
LOA: 22.75 ft; 6.93 m
LWL: 20.47 ft; 6.24 m
Beam: 7.38 ft; 2.25 m
Standard Draft: 4.75 ft; 1.45 m
Standard Ballast: 630 lb; 286 kg
Displacement: 1,750 lb; 794 kg
Engine: outboard
100% SA: 226 ft
2; 21.02 m
2
I: 26.77 ft; 8.159 m
ISP: 30.15 ft; 9.19 m
J: 7.68 ft; 2.34 m
P: 26.16 ft; 7.97 m
E: 9.44 ft; 2.88 m
SA/Dspl: 25
Dspl/L: 91