1995 J/80
LOA
8.00m (26.2ft)
Beam
2.50m (8.2ft)
Displacement
1,360kg (2,998lbs)
Year
1995
Manufacturer
J/Boats
Full Specifications
| Specification | Metric | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length Overall (LOA) | 8.00 m | 26.2 ft |
| Length Waterline (LWL) | 7.01 m | 23.0 ft |
| Beam | 2.50 m | 8.2 ft |
| Draft | 1.49 m | 4.9 ft |
| Mast Height | 11.50 m | 37.7 ft |
| Weight | ||
| Displacement | 1,360 kg | 2,998 lbs |
| Ballast | 499 kg | 1,100 lbs |
| Sailing | ||
| Sail Area | 32.0 m² | 344 ft² |
| Rig / Boat Type | Sloop | |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass | |
| Keel Type | Fin | |
| Engine & Tanks | ||
| Engine | — | |
| Fuel Capacity | — | — |
| Water Capacity | — | — |
| Accommodation | ||
| Berths | 2 | |
| Cabins | — | |
| Design | ||
| Designer | Rod Johnstone | |
| Country of Origin | USA | |
Performance Ratios
SA/D Ratio
26.50
High performance — fast and responsive in light air
Ballast Ratio
36.7%
Moderate — good balance of stability and performance
Capsize Screening Ratio
0.90 Offshore Capable
Excellent — suitable for offshore passages
Lower is better. Values below 2.0 are considered suitable for offshore sailing.
Comfort Ratio
11.6
Spartan — racing-oriented, uncomfortable in a seaway
About the 1995 J/80
The J/80 is a high-performance one-design sportboat built for exciting racing. With a powerful rig and responsive hull she rewards skilled crew work and makes for thrilling sailing.