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| Specifications Under Current Rules |
J/105
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| Number of crew |
2-3 |
| LOA |
34.5 ft |
10.51m |
| LWL |
29.5 ft |
8.99m |
| Draft |
6.5 ft |
1.98 m |
| Beam |
11.0 ft |
3.35 m |
| Hull weight |
3,400 lb |
1,542 kg |
| Displacement |
7,750 lb |
3,515 kg |
| Engine |
20hp |
14.9kW |
| Sail Area Total |
577 ft^2 |
53.6 m^2 |
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The International J/105 is a fixed keel "one design" racing sailboat. It was the first production boat featuring a retractable bowsprit, which allows for an unusually large asymmetric spinnaker.[1] It was introduced in 1990 by J/Boats and designed by Rod Johnstone.[2] J/105s are a common sight in one design racing[3] and as of 2006, J/Boats has built over 720 J/105s.[1] The J/105 is regarded as a fast design with a clean deck layout.[4] It was selected as the 1992 "Boat of the Year" in the Racer/Cruiser category by Sailing World Magazine.[5][3]
The concept behind the J/105 line is to produce boats that are fast, strong, fun and easy to sail shorthanded while racing in One Design fleets or while cruising with dodger raised, sails furled and swim ladder swung off the transom. .[6]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Robert H. Perry (November, 2006). J/105. Sailing Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
- ^ Why Buy a J/105?. J/105 Class Association. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
- ^ a b Jack Horner. BoatUS.com: Boat Reviews by Jack Hornor, N.A. - J-105. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
- ^ Robert H. Perry (1992). Perry Design Review: J/105. Sailing Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
- ^ Boat of the Year Winners (1985-2003). Sailing World Magazine (2003-08-23). Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
- ^ Graham Jones (1998). Fast and Simple. Canadian Yachting Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-02-26.
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List of ISAF international keelboat classes |
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