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J 30

keelboat

Rod Johnstone's bigger follow up to the J 24, built in 1979 for one design racing with enough cabin for a weekend away.

LOA
9.08
M
YEAR DESIGNED
1979
DESIGNER
Rod Johnstone
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Technical Data

Specifications

LOA
9.08
M
Beam
3.41
M
Draft
1.62
M
Hull Weight
3175
KG
Crew Min
4
Crew Max
6
Year Designed
1979
Mainsail Area
23.71
M²
Jib Area
18.15
M²
Spinnaker Area
59.9
M²
Class Profile

Class Facts & History

Category
One-Design & Club
Type
keelboat
Designer
Rod Johnstone
Class Association
J 30 National Class Association

History

Rod Johnstone designed the J 30 in 1979 as a bigger, more comfortable follow up to the J 24 for both one design racing and coastal cruising. About 545 boats were built through 1986, and two J 30s famously came through the deadly 1979 Fastnet storm.

Sailing Characteristics

A deep bulb keel and swept spreaders give the J 30 responsive, forgiving handling for its size, and it rates well enough under PHRF to race competitively against bigger yachts. It suits owners who want one design racing with a cabin for a weekend away.

Racing Context

The J 30 National Class Association runs an annual North American Championship, with active one design and PHRF fleets across the United States.

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