About this boat
The J/70 is a one-design sports boat from J/Boats, launched in 2012, designed for competitive sailing and day sailing. According to the yard, there are more than 1,800 of these boats sailing in over 30 countries. The boat is 6.93 metres long, 2.25 metres wide and has a draught of 1.45, with a vertically retractable keel.
Specifications
Dimensions and weight
- Hull length
- 6.93 m
- Length overall
- 6.93 m
- Beam
- 2.25 m
- Draught
- 1.45 m
- Air draft
- 10.00 m
- Weight
- 794 kg
Hull and construction
- CE category
- C
- Hull material
- GRP
Accommodation
- Berths
- 2
Full description
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The displacement is 794 kilograms, with approximately 285 kilograms of ballast. The mast is made of carbon fibre and stands on the deck.
There is no standard engine; the class rules require an outboard engine of at least 2.5 hp, either petrol or electric, which the owner must supply themselves. The upwind sail area is approximately 21 to 26 m², and the asymmetric spinnaker is 45 m².
The European dealer states CE design category C. The cockpit is just over 3.3 metres long.
The J/70 can be transported on a trailer and launched from a ramp. There is a simple cabin below deck.




