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J/80 Sailboat Parts & Equipment
J/80 Sailboat Parts & Equipment
Numbers highlight the reason: The 1,440 lb. lead keel with bulb on the J/80 weighs nearly the same as the leading competitor's entire boat. No question, stability is the most important standard when it comes to a forgiving design, family sailing fun and sailing in open waters. No wonder the J/80 continues to be the fastest growing one-design sportboat class in Europe and America, it's a joy to sail in winds from 5 to 25+ knots!
There are currently +1,650 J/80s sailing in more than 30 fleets in 12 countries, with large J/80 fleets existing in North America, Europe and China. The J/80 has been used actively in match racing as well; including the BMW Berlin Match Race in Berlin, Germany; the World Match Race Sailing Association event in Le Havre, France; and the China Cup Match Race in Xiamen, China. If you're looking for a great class to get involved in, look no further than the International J/80.
Class Specs
| Criteria | Imperial | Metric |
| Draft (ft/m) | 4.9 | 1.5 |
| Beam (ft/m) | 8.25 | 2.5 |
| LWL (ft/m) | 24.6 | 7.5 |
| LOA (ft/m) | 26.25 | 8 |
| Sail Area (ft2/m2) | 338 | 31.4 |
| Spinnaker Area (ft2/m2) | 700 | 65 |
| Lead Keel (lbs/kg) | 1400 | 635 |
| Displacement (lbs/kg) | 31000 | 14060 |
J/80 is a registered trademark of J/Boats Inc.