Description: J Boats J/122e
J/122E is a versatile 40 foot performance sailboat with carbon mast as standard, comfortable live-aboard accommodations, a refined deck layout, low VCG keel with a moderate 2.2m draft. The hull & deck are built using superior infusion molding technology to maximize durability and long term value.
An IRC-friendly cruiser/racer, J/122E offers a completely furnished interior, a simple to manage balanced sail plan, head turning sailing performance and great looks. Whether racing or fast cruising, the J/122E will not disappoint.
Proof is in J/122E's winning record with a wide variety of sailors, from fully-crewed to double-handed.
Since their introduction, J/122E's have quickly set the performance standard for dual-purpose 40 foot racer-cruiser sailing yachts both inshore and offshore. Racing against the latest 40' competition, J/122E continues its ability to win in all conditions around the world- Fastnet Race (UK), Island Double (UK), RORC Championship (UK/ FRA), OSTAR Race, Bermuda Race (US), Rolex Big Boat Series (US), Sydney IRC Offshore Championship (AUS), Annapolis-Newport (US), Chicago-Mac (US), Chicago-Mac Double (US), Port Huron-Mac (US), Spi Ouest (FRA), Rolex Middle Sea Race (Malta), Ft. Lauderdale-Key West (US), Rolex US IRC Championship (US), Stamford-Vineyard Race (US), Block Island Race (US), Rolex International Regatta (USVI), St. Maarten Heineken Regatta, Antigua Race Week, just to name a few.
Builder
J/Boats - J/Composites
Keel / Ballast
2.54 tonne lead keel
Hull Material
Fibreglass - SCRIMP infusion molded sandwich construction
Deck Material
Fibreglass. Teak and holly option.
Engine
Inboard VOLVO D1-30 or D2-40 Saildrive diesel engine, 115 AH alternator, with double diode and fresh water-cooling with heat exchanger
Fuel
130L diesel fuel tank
Accommodation
Private V-berth with hanging locker, cupboards and shelves. 2 aft private double cabins with hanging. Main saloon with settee/berths to port and starboard. Drop leaf table with fiddles, bottle storage in centre fixed part. Large storage lockers behind backrests. Double hull windows on each side.
Galley
Gimballed gas stove with oven and 2 burners, with s/s protection bar. Double s/s sink unit recessed in synthetic resin worktop. Draining rack. Pressurised hot and cold water. Full length locker outboard of galley worktop, with crockery storage system
Refrigeration
150 litre moulded icebox/fridge, with divider and storage shelf, 12 volt compressor
Toilet
Marine WC with holding tank
Electrics
2 x 100 Ah AGM type batteries & 1 x 70 Ah battery for engine, with switches. 12 V electrical panel, with voltmeter. Mastervolt battery charger. Rig earthed for protection againts lightning.
Electronics
Customers choice for electronics
Sail Inventory
Customers choice for sails
Mast / Rigging
Carbon mast as standard, 2 sets of spreaders, with mainsail track, longitudinal inertia designed not to require use of checkstay. Hydraulic backstay adjuster. Jib furling system with integrated furler drum under the deck. Carbon bowsprit retracting into a watertight box in the forecabin. Rod kicker with integral purchase system for a final ratio of 24:1.
Deck Gear
2 x 50STA self-tailing primary winches, 2 x 46.2STA mainsheet winches, 2 x 40STA halyard winches on aft end of coachroof. Adjustable mainsheet traveller with 6:1 purchase