J/122 is a new versatile 40 foot performance sprit boat with comfortable live-aboard accommodations, a refined deck layout, low VCG keel with a moderate 7.2' draft. The hull & deck are built using superior SCRIMP infusion molding to maximize durability and long term value.
J/122 is a new 40 sloop conceived as a versatile, stable and simple-to-sail modern cruiser & racer. Achieving this elusive and sometimes conflicting design goal requires a combination of simple and efficient sail handling systems, balanced rig plan, high quality hardware, light but durable construction materials, a low VCG keel, versatile deck layout and a refined performance hull with enough volume for a comfortable interior arrangement.
J/122 is a light to moderate displacement yacht weighing in at 14,900 lbs with a displacement-length ratio of 161. The hull shape is fair without distortions and optimized to reduce wetted surface without sacrificing good directional stability that J/Boat owners appreciate. This hull shape, with relatively short overhangs, will provide for good performance upwind and minimized drag downwind. The J/122 hull is not extreme in any particular dimension and will have a forgiving and predictable motion in a wide variety of wind and seas conditions.
Construction: J/122 is built by J/Europe of Les Sables dOlonne in France, an area rich with sailing history and experienced boat builders. She is CE certified category A, and hull & deck are SCRIMP molded with e-glass and vinylester resin with balsa and foam core materials respectively. An extensive SCRIMP molded structural grid supports the keel and mast loads as well as the interior components. This infusion molding process insures the lightest and strongest molded parts and is far superior to hand lay-up or chopper gun construction. All J/122 interior components are of high grade cold molded veneers and marine grade veneered plywood with varnished finish. Each new J/122 is delivered with a 5 year factory structural warranty and 10 year warranty against osmotic gelcoat blistering.
Interior Design: Priority in the interior design is given to creating adequate headroom, cabin functionality, storage, ventilation, as well as a large salon area, an efficient galley and a proper forward facing navigation station. The heaviest interior system components, like the engine, batteries, galley icebox, engine, fuel & water tanks, etc
are all centralized as much as possible in the boat in an effort to reduce pitching. The interior layout for the J/122 comes in two configurations. Standard is a three cabin single head layout and as an option there is a two cabin two head layout. In both cases the main salon, navigation, and galley areas remain unchanged.
For finish, mahogany woodwork and bulkheads are varnished and complimented by molded countertop patterns in both the galley and head(s). A molded headliner is the finishing touch in the cabins and molded white slat effect panels finish the hull surfaces. A synthetic cabin floor is chosen for durability, low maintenance and non-skid texture and is divided into several sections with flush fasteners. Cushions are custom fit for each boat and come in a variety of fabrics and patterns.
Rig & Stability: It is important that a non-overlapping rig configuration like the J/122 is designed with enough power and acceleration for decent performance in light conditions while not having so much power (or rig height) that the boat becomes easily overpowered in heavy conditions. It is a tight rope of compromises requiring a match of rig height, sail area, ballast, draft, form stability and overall vertical center of gravity (VCG).
J/122 combines modest 7.2 draft with a low VCG keel and 61.5 tall Hall Spars carbon mast. The balanced fractional rig configuration has a pair of swept spreaders with discontinuous shrouds terminating at the deck edge. This allows for a maximum 110% LP racing jib or 100% LP jib for all-purpose cruising and negates the need for running backstays or checkstays. The jib is set on a standard headsail furling system for easy handling with furling drum located below deck to allow maximum jib luff length. Each of these features help to simplify life for the crew and clean up the deck layout while maximizing performance.
Bow Sprit & Asymmetrics: The simplicity of sailing the J/122 is complimented by the standard asymmetrical spinnaker system and includes a retracting carbon fiber bowsprit contained in a watertight interior compartment draining overboard. The largest A-sail size recommended for the boat is 155 sqm or 1,668 sqft and is flown from the masthead mounted spinnaker halyard sheave. Two adults can easily jibe the full size spinnaker without leaving the cockpit and an added snuffer can help simplify and contain the douse when it becomes necessary. Set up the boat with a smaller cruising A-sail and its nearly as effective and even easier to manage.
Deck Design: Priority is given on deck to a helm position that allows visibility of the headsail and forward beyond the bow in a comfortable as well as secure offshore cockpit. Highlights of the design include an open transom cockpit with two long cockpit seats each with a storage compartment and tall backrest. The floor mounted main traveler is intended to make traversing this cockpit easy while maintaining the essential mainsail controls near to the helm. All halyards lead from the mast to the cockpit as do the adjustable jib lead controls, furler and bowsprit controls etc... An efficient Harken hardware layout is an essential ingredient and has been carefully thought-out by many experienced sailors on the J/122. A hydraulic backstay adjuster panel is centrally mounted on the forward face of the steering pedestal for easy control of mast bend and mainsail shape.
For cruising, the J/122 deck also offers some unique features. The removable dock box option is designed to fit securely in place behind the helm to effectively close off the cockpit aft to the sea. This feature has proven very popular with the J/109 and provides extra security and cockpit storage for cruising trips and more casual outings with family and friends. For race mode, two can lift it out and leave it on the dock storing the heavy cruising gear inside. Other J/122 cruising features include a standard anchor and rode locker forward on deck, an optional windlass with bow roller combination, several standard opening ports and hatches for important below-decks ventilation, a swim ladder and a clean cockpit dodger solution.
Auxiliary Power: The Volvo D2 40hp fresh water cooled diesel engine with saildrive is standard with a folding geared propeller. This motor powers the J/122 between 7.0 7.5 knots and features a keyless start switch, 70amp AGM glass mat start battery, and a 115 amp alternator. A 35 gallon fuel tank is standard. Two additional 80amp house batteries are AGM Glass Mat type and divided through the DC electrical system.
Estimated Ratings: IRC rates the J/122 with a 110% LP jib and 155 sqm spinnaker between 1.096 - 1.010. Estimated PHRF rating will likely put the J/122 somewhere in the mid to upper 30s.
J/122s are completing at a rate of one boat per week in France and a total of 45 boats have already been committed for with half of these destined for the USA. Launched in December of 2006, the J/122 has quickly established her 2007 winning race record in France at the Obelix Trophy regatta, in the UK at the RORC Cervantes Trophy Race and in the USA at the American Spring Regatta & Greenwich Cup.
An IRC-friendly cruiser/racer, J/122 offers a completely furnished interior, a simple to manage balanced sail plan, head turning performance and great looks. The first J/122s have quickly set the new performance standard for dual purpose 40 foot yachts both inshore and offshore. Racing against the latest 40' competition, J/122 is winning both in Europe and the USA. Victories include class trophies at the Obelix Regatta, American Spring Regatta, Cervantes Trophy Race, Greenwich Cup Regatta, Myth of Malham Race, and Cowes to Deauville Race. Other notable finishes this spring include 3rd and 4th at Spi Ouest in a class of 45 boats (the J/122 debut regatta) and a 2nd place in the Block Island Race.
Developed with and built by J/Europe in France, J/122 is distinguished by a well executed high quality interior, a non-overlapping sailplan configuration that helps simplify the deck layout and sail selection. A setback headstay with furler are recessed into the deck to maximize the jib luff length while retaining the convenience of jib furling from the cockpit. Plus, the simplicity of an asymmetric spinnaker flown from a retractable carbon bow sprit, that makes it easy to achieve near peak performance with minimal crew effort.
The J/122 cockpit is ergonomically optimized with a floor mounted traveler, below decks mainsheet system, offshore seatbacks, remote backstay adjuster and an available removable transom storage dock box that allows one to increase cockpit storage for cruising or convert back to a lighter race mode in a matter of minutes.
Several key features of the US Model include:
Standard Hall Spars carbon fiber mast with swept spreaders, rod rigging and below deck jib furling system.
Standard Sparcraft Grand-Prix aluminum boom with internal mainsheet system
Standard Carbon fiber bow sprit and Asymmetric spinnaker system for short-handed performance and ease of handling.
Low VCG 7.2 (2.2m) keel for short-handed stability.
Low maintenance deck configuration with molded foredeck toe rails, hi-traction non-skid and minimum use of wood for low maintenance. Included is a large protected cockpit with long seats and high backrests combined with a floor mounted mainsail traveler, below-deck mainsheet system, and a large diameter leather covered wheel mounted to a steering pedestal with integrally molded foot rests for a very comfortable helm ergonomic.
Choice of three cabin/single head or two cabin/two head interior layout with full headroom for live-aboard cruising, complete galley, proper navigation station, opening ports for ventilation and plenty of storage.
Removable dock box option at transom for easy race/cruise conversion.
Two interior plans are available: a three cabin/forward head layout and the more traditional two cabin/two head cruising layout; both layouts finished in varnished light mahogany. Several option packages, tailored to specific cruising and racing needs are available. Contact your J/Dealer for the most up to date information and availability.
Draft: 7 ft. 3 in.
Beam: 11 ft. 10 in.
Displacement: 5600
Standard features:
HULL AND DECK
SCRIMP infusion molded sandwich construction by J/Europe using uni-and multi-directional fibreglass, low
density balsa core, vinylester resin providing a 10 year anti-osmosis warranty and a 5 year structural warranty.
White gelcoat hull finish with integrated gelcoat double boot stripe
Off-white deck with optional choice of non-skid colors
Hull-to-deck joint is bonded with a methacrylate structural adhesive.
Transverse/longitudinal grids and mast step are infused as part of the hull moulding.
SCRIMP infusion moulded, main bulkhead.
All intermediate bulkheads are glassed to hull and deck for stiffness.
Low VCG keel with encapsulated cast iron fin with lead bulb, bolted and bonded to shallow sump, with seamed
joint to allow for easy removal.
ORC legal foredeck toe rails moulded into the deck.
Large capacity self draining foredeck chain locker, with space for optional windlass.
Two side lockers in cockpit, each capable of life-raft stowage.
One aft locker in cockpit sole (aft of wheel).
Option for a removable aft locker/dock box.
One Gas/LPG bottle locker, vented and drained overboard.
Integrated mounting in seahood for dodger attachment. Option for seahood with instrument pod.
Transom platform with removable swimming ladder.
Balanced, composite rudder using uni and multi-directional fibreglass, on high resistance stainless steel stock,
turning on JP3 self-aligning bearings.
SPARS AND RIGGING
Auto-claved carbon fiber mast, runnerless with double spreaders (black), mainsail track, finished in white
Awlgrip.
White painted aluminium boom, with 12:1 outhaul purchase sytem, two reef line sheaves, internal mainsheet
anchoring point and forward articulated blocks to deck.
Pre-molded mast wedge system, and adjustable mast step.
Discontinuous rod rigging (Nitronic 50).
Remote panel hydraulic backstay adjuster with panel installed on forward face of pedestal.
SS hydraulic panel guard.
Jib furling system with integrated furler drum into the deck.
Retractable carbon bowsprit controlled from cockpit with watertight containment box draining overboard.
Solid Nautos boomvang with 24:1 integral purchase system.
One Vectran mainsail halyard.
One Vectran genoa halyard with snap shackle.
One spinnaker halyard with snap shackle.
Sheet package of two spinnaker sheets, two jib sheets, one Spectra main sheet, and one Spectra tack line with
snap shackle.
Mainsail traveller lines.
Adjustable jib car lines.
Two reef lines.
DECK HARDWARE
Two Harken 48.2 STA self-tailing primary winches.
Two Harken 46.2 STA mainsheet winches.
Two Harken 44.2 STA halyard winches on aft end of coachroof.
Three Harken lock-in winch handles, including two Speed Grip type.
Six winch handle holders.
Belowdecks 2:1 Harken mainsheet system starting at the traveler, led forward through the boom, down to
sidedecks, then aft under deck to cockpit winches.
Harken adjustable mainsheet traveller with 6:1 purchase with ratchets and cam cleats attached to car.
Harken jib tracks, with ball-bearing car system and 8 :1 adjustable purchase led to the cockpit.
Two Harken footblocks for jib sheets.
Harken spinnaker sheet blocks mounted on throughdeck U bolts.
Five Harken mast base turning blocks.
Two 4-sheave deck organisers to lead halyards and reef lines aft.
Four Spinlock XCS stoppers on each side of coachroof.
Spinnaker tack line led aft to Spinlock XCS stopper on starboard side of coachroof.
Roller furling control line led aft to Spinlock XCS stopper on port side of coachroof.
Bowsprit control line led to cockpit.
Two stainless mooring cleats at the bow.
Two stainless mooring cleats at aft sidedeck (P&S).
Stainless chainplates for shrouds and backstay
One foredeck opening hatch (500 x 500 mm) with vent.
One opening hatch (340 x 200) for heads.
One opening hatch (340 x 200) for forward cabin.
One opening hatch (500 x 370 mm) for main cabin.
Two opening ports (304 x 155 mm) for forward cabin and heads.
Four opening ports (670 x 170 mm) for main cabin.
Four opening ports for aft cabins (two on sides, two in cockpit).
Two cabin air exhaust vent openings in main cabin overhead below seahood.
Four line bags shipped loose.
Option for large companionway dodger with removable sides and opening front.
Stainless handrails on top of coachroof.
Double rail stainless pulpit and pushpit.
Double lifeline system with 8 stanchions including 4 with reinforcing leg.
59 inch aluminum racing wheel, leather covered, mounted to custom moulded pedestal, with wheel well and
drain.
Compass on wheel pedestal with stainless binnacle guard.
Acrylic companionway washboard with lock, stored in aft cockpit locker.
Flagstaff holder integrated into pushpit leg.
Emergency tiller.
INTERIOR
Cold-moulded, solid, and laminated light mahogany wood, finished in satin varnish.
Removable wood effect veneered floor panels with lockdown hardware and ss metal ferrules and flush
fasteners.
White wood hull lining effect in main cabin. Vinyl lining on hull sides in sleeping cabins.
Cored and insulated doors to all cabin areas.
FORWARD CABIN
Large double V-berth with top access lockers below.
Large hanging locker, desk with storage above and below.
Locker and bookshelf on port side.
Shelf above berth on port side, bow sprit containment area to starboard
Access door to main cabin and forward head.
FORWARD HEAD
Integrally moulded for easy maintenance, with shower tray, sink with access below to seacocks, toilet roll
holder.
Sink is recessed in synthetic resin colored worktop, with rail for hand towel.
Retractable faucet/shower with pressurized hot and cold water.
Electric shower drain pump.
Large storage area along the hull side with dual hinged & angled mirror doors.
Recessed access door to main and forward cabins with morticed locksets.
AFT CABINS (Port & Starboard)
Large hanging locker.
Locker with doors, storage below and above.
Shelf along the hull side.
Large double berth.
Access door to engine.
Option for extra water tank under berth (Starboard cabin).
Recessed access doors to main cabin with morticed locksets.
CHART TABLE (to port)
Large forward facing chart table.
Chart and navigation tool storage under table top lid.
Drawer and locker storage under chart table.
Top access bookshelf/bin locker outboard.
Large hinge down panels outboard and on angled face for instruments.
Overhead halogen light and dedicated snake like chart light.
Navigators seat with storage below.
Large storage locker and shelf aft of nav seat with hinge down access panel on forward face.
MAIN CABIN
Settee/berths to port and starboard.
Drop leaf table with integrated solid mahogany rails and bottle storage compartment.
Large storage lockers behind backrests.
Water tank and fuel tank under settees.
Two stainless handrails on overhead.
Two lockers and bookshelf outboard of both port and starboard settees.
U-SHAPED GALLEY (to starboard)
Gimballed LPG gas stove with oven and 2 burners, with s/s protection bar.
Double s/s sink unit recessed in synthetic resin worktop.
Pressurized hot and cold water.
Large moulded icebox/fridge, with single top access, divider and storage shelf.
Two utensil drawers.
Large storage under drawers.
Storage under sink with shelf.
Trash bin with direct access from worktop.
Full length locker outboard of galley worktop with vented locker doors & crockery storage system.
Cold moulded fiddle around the edge of the worktop with integrated handrail.
COMPANIONWAY
White laminate finish for better wear resistance.
Open locker/molded shelf with large wood retaining fiddle at top companionway step for loose deck gear.
Steps with angled treads between bulkheads.
SS handrails mounted between bulkheads.
Front engine access through piston assisted hinge-up lid.
PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL
Manual bilge pump in cockpit.
Electric bilge pump with switch from automatic to manual with control and individual warning light.
Shower drain pump with filter.
Pressurized water system.
12V DC refrigeration.
Stainless water tank (42 gallon) under main cabin settee (additional water tank as option).
Icebox drain.
5 gallon hot water tank.
Marine WC.
Holding tank with Y-valve and pump-out. 2nd holding tank added with optional two cabin/two head layout.
Two 80 AH AGM type batteries & one 70 AH battery for engine, with switches. The batteries are charged by
either the engine or the battery charger.
12V 18 breaker electrical panel, with fuel gauge, voltmeter and ampmeter.
110V main circuit breaker and panel.
Halogen lights on ceilings and swivelling tulip lights in cabins.
Ceiling light in heads.
Low voltage LED navigation lights on pushpit and pulpit.
Steaming light and mooring light.
Grounding system for protection against lightning.
Battery charger.
110V Shorepower inlet with 30 amp service two outlets at galley and nav station (no cord)
PROPULSION
Volvo D2 40 HP Saildrive diesel engine, 115 AH alternator, with double diode and fresh water-cooling with heat
exchanger.
Volvo engine controls & fuel guage recessed in cockpit, with plexiglass protection, including rev. counter, hour
meter and alarms for oil pressure, low voltage and water temperature.
35 gallon aluminum fuel tank.
Sound insulated engine compartment, ventilation pipes.
Two-blade folding propeller.
Specifications are subject to change prior to delivery due to deletion, additions or revisions in quantities, brand or design at
the sole discretion of J/Boats, Inc. Newport, RI.
