Overview
The J/111, designed by J Boats, fills a niche for an international one design sailboat that combines exciting performance with ease of handling. This sailboat is known for its quick acceleration, ability to slice to windward at 7+ knots, and achieving double-digit speeds downwind. Its performance across various sailing conditions has been remarkable.
Lightly sailed in the Port of Fowey since 2012 as “Proper Job” and campaigned in 2018 as “Sgrech J111” in Pwllheli Sailing Club and Irish Sea Offshore Racing Association (ISORA) series. This J/111 is a tidy example, equipped with high-spec B&G electronics and North Sails, making it ready for racing or performance cruising. It features an upgraded interior layout with an additional cabin for offshore racing.
Construction
Designed by Alan Johnstone and built in 2012 by J-Boats France.
- GRP Hull, Deck and Superstructure
- Fin Keel with Bulb
- Spade High Aspect Rudder
LOA: 11.1m / 36'5''
Beam: 2.19m / 10'8''
Draft: 2.19m / 7'2''
Displacement: 4,250kg
Ballast: 1,595kg
Mechanical And Electricals
Engine: VOLVO PENTA D1 - 20
Power: 20 HP
Drive: Sail drive with 2 Blade folding prop
Electricals:
2 x 12v Batteries
12v system
Rig
Rigging:
Carbon mast with twin swept spreaders
Rod Rigging
Running rigging
Harken fit out throughout (Tracks / Cleats / Winches / Blocks)
Carbon retractable pole
Facnor webbing head sail furler
Cunningham system
In-hauler system
Sails:
North 3DL Mainsail, Two reefs and Antel slides
North 3DL furling jibs Medium x 2
North 3DL furling jib, small x 1
North A2, Red (Contender SK75 with retrieval patches)
North A4, Red (Contender SK150 with retrieval patches)
North A5, Red (Contender SK150 with retrieval patches)
Mainsail / Boom cover
Winches:
Harken 2-speed 46 Self tailing winches
Harken 2-speed 40 Self tailing Halyard winches
Harken Winch handles
Accommodation
Sleeping Capacity: Sleeps 10 in 3 cabins plus saloon
Additional cabin instead of storage over standard layout
Open play layout, optimized for racing
Light Grey upholstery, some still in plastic, no port aft cushion
Forward:
'V' berth into the bow
Sink and manual sea toilet to port
Large wet locker / Storage to starboard
Door access
Saloon:
Two single settees converting to berths
Fold down bunk bed / Sea berth above with cushions
Keel stepped mast with protector
Galley to port with 2 x gas hob / cooker / Sink / Top loading Fridge
Storage space
Navigational station:
To starboard, forward facing with opening table
Electrical control panel and additional storage
Aft berths:
2 x Aft berths
Upholstery in plastic
Currently used as sail storage
Navigational Equipment
- B&G V50 VHF + H50 Handset
- B&G T12 Plotter Zeus (at chart table)
- B&G T8 Plotter Zeus (in cockpit)
- B&G H3000 autohelm
- B&G H3000 20/20 displays x 4 (on mast)
- B&G H3000 20/20 displays x 2 (on helm pod) incorporating autohelm control
- B&G Triton displays x 2 (in cockpit)
- AIS class B
- B&G GoFree WiFi-1 wireless module (allows mirroring and remote control of Zeus to phone or tablet)
Deck Equipment
- Push pit and Pull pit with stainless guard wires
- Protective foam for crew hiking
- Wheel cover and Galley cover
- 4 x cleats
- Warps and fenders
- Jackstays (port and starboard)
- Anchor points for liferaft and safety harness attachment
Available by separate negotiation: 8 man liferaft
