About this boat
The J/40 is a performance cruiser from J/Boats, designed by Alan Johnstone and built by J/Composites in France. The yacht is intended for family cruises, rallies and races along the coast and on the open sea. The hull is 12.47 metres long, 13.21 metres with the bowsprit, and 3.86 metres wide.
Specifications
Dimensions and weight
- Hull length
- 12.47 m
- Length overall
- 13.21 m
- Beam
- 3.86 m
- Draught
- 2.20 m
- Air draft
- 19.45 m
- Weight
- 7,665 kg
Engine
- Max. power
- 50 hp
- Fuel tank
- 130 l
Hull and construction
- CE category
- A
- Hull material
- GRP
Full description
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The standard keel has a draught of 2.20 metres, whilst the shallow keel has a draught of approximately 1.80 metres. The displacement is 7.665s with 2,900 kilograms of ballast. The hull, deck, structure and bulkheads are fully infused using sandwich construction.
The engine is a 50 hp Volvo Penta D2-50 diesel. The fuel tank holds 130 litres, the water tank 230 litres and the holding tank 30 litres. The mainsail measures 54 m², the furling genoa 42 m² and the gennaker 120 m², set from a fixed carbon bowsprit.
The J/40 is classified in CE design category A. There are two layouts: three cabins with one toilet, or two cabins with two toilets for longer trips.
All sail controls lead to the spacious cockpit, which is fitted with six winches and two steering wheels. The yard cites good performance in winds of less than 8 knots.
Engines and power
Want to know which engine the base price includes or what a different engine costs? The builder or a dealer will be happy to help.





