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J/122 is a 39 ′ 11 ″ / 12.2 m monohull sailboat designed by Rod Johnstone and built by J Boats and J Composites starting in 2008.

Drawing of J/122

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

  • SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

J/122E (built in France) has same hull and rig with updated deck, coach roof, and interior.

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The J122 is a 40.0ft fractional sloop designed by Johnstone and built in fiberglass by J Boats since 2008.

The J122 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a good righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.

J122 sailboat under sail

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Main features

Model J122
Length 40 ft
Beam 11.91 ft
Draft 7.22 ft
Country United states (North America)
Estimated price $ 0 ??

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Sail area / displ. 22.94
Ballast / displ. 37.58 %
Displ. / length 160.59
Comfort ratio 23.46
Capsize 1.94
Hull type Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder
Construction Fiberglass
Waterline length 34.60 ft
Maximum draft 7.22 ft
Displacement 14900 lbs
Ballast 5600 lbs
Hull speed 7.88 knots

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Rigging Fractional Sloop
Sail area (100%) 865 sq.ft
Air draft 0 ft ??
Sail area fore 413.59 sq.ft
Sail area main 451.02 sq.ft
I 54.42 ft
J 15.20 ft
P 51.34 ft
E 17.57 ft
Nb engines 1
Total power 40 HP
Fuel capacity 35 gals

Accommodations

Water capacity 42 gals
Headroom 0 ft
Nb of cabins 0
Nb of berths 0
Nb heads 0

Builder data

Builder J Boats
Designer Johnstone
First built 2008
Last built 0 ??
Number built 0 ??

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