Research 2015 - J Boats - J109

~2015 J Boats J/109

Today, J/109s are actively raced in offshore long-distance races around the world, including Australia, Hong Kong, Caribbean, America, Europe and the Mediterranean and have won either their class or overall trophies in just about every major offshore event.

In addition to extraordinary success sailing the offshore classics, the J/109s enjoy tremendous one-design competition, especially in France (SPI Ouest), England (on the Solent at class events and Cowes Week) and America (Chicago/Great Lakes, Annapolis/Chesapeake Bay, New England/ Long Island Sound).

The interior is European style with two private sleeping cabins and an option for a pull-out double in the large main cabin. The "L" shaped galley includes a double sink, two burner propane stove and a pressure water system. The nav station is a large sit-down forward-facing console with abundant space for instrument displays. The head is conveniently located aft near the companionway, providing easy access from the cockpit while underway.
Draft: 7 ft. 0 in.
Beam: 11 ft. 6 in.
Displacement: 10900
Fuel tank capacity: 19
Water tank capacity: 25
Standard features:
2015 J Boats J/109 Standard Features


Hull & Deck Construction
Baltek Contourkore end grained balsa composite construction using biaxal and unidirectional glass with vinylester resin on the outer hull layer for 10 year warranty against hull blisters.
Patented "SCRIMP" resin infusion system moulding process for optimum laminate strength.
Off-white deck with a high traction non-skid.
White hull. Single tapered gel coat integrated double boot stripe.
Foredeck and helmsman moulded toe rails.
Large bow locker with laminated watertight forward collision bulkhead.
Large cockpit storage locker on starboard.
Propane bottle storage.
Moulded stern platform with removable swimming ladder.
Moulded spray shield with dodger storage and companionway instrument pod.
GRP moulded structural bulkhead bonded to hull and deck.
All intermediate bulkheads glassed to hull and deck for stiffness.
Heavy-duty fibreglass floor stringer grid infused into hull, including mast and chain plate structure.


Keel & Rudder
Low VCG Keel of cast lead with antimony bolted and bonded to deep molded stub with sump.
Balanced high aspect spade rudder construction using biaxal and unidirectional glass and large diameter anodised aluminium stock mounted in self-aligning bearings.
Aluminium wheel with natural leather grip on custom moulded pedestal with compass, brake and stainless guard.
Emergency tiller.


Spars & Rigging
Tapered aluminium mast with double airfoil spreader clear anodised.
Continuous Rod rigging (Nitronic 50).
Integral hydraulic backstay adjuster.
Boom with internal outhaul 8:1 purchase system, mainsail reef line sheaves, main sheet and rigid vang tangs.
Headsail furling system.
Retractable carbon fiber bowsprit with seal.
Solid boom vang with cascade purchase system.
Complete running rigging package


Deck Hardware
Self-tailing primary winches.
Self-tailing halyard winches.
lock-in winch handles.
2 PVC handle holders.
Mainsheet purchase with fine tune.
Adjustable mainsheet traveller with 4:1 purchase led to a cleat on both sides.
Adjustable genoa and jib tracks with 4:1 car controls led to cleats by coach roof.
Cockpit foot blocks for genoa sheets.
Spinnaker sheet blocks on U-bolts.
Tack block on pad-eye at bowsprit end.
5 halyard/reef turning blocks.
Halyards lead aft through 2 quadruple organizers and 4 rope clutches on each side of companionway.
Tack line led aft to rope clutch on starboard side of coach roof.
Bowsprit control line leading to a cam cleat on aft of coach roof bulkhead.
2 bow mooring cleats.
2 stern mooring cleats.
Stem head fitting.
Custom s/s stem plate with tack fitting, removable anchor roller.
S/S chain plates for shrouds and backstay.
Foredeck opening hatch (500 x 500) with vent.
Opening hatch (450 x 320) over main saloon.
4 fixed ports (630 x 170) on saloon coach roof sides.
2 opening ports (304 x 155) for aft cabin and toilet compartment.
1 opening port (350 x 170) in cockpit (aft cabin).
1 vent above head area.
3 line bags.
2 s/s handrails on coach roof.
S/S pushpit and pulpit .
Double s/s lifelines, 8 stainless stanchions, 4 with reinforcing leg.
Plexi-glass companionway washboards with lock and ventilation grid.
Door storage rack in cockpit locker.
Flag staff holder.


Auxiliary Power
Volvo D1-30 diesel 30 HP with Saildrive, 115 AH alternator, with double diode and fresh water-cooling with heat exchanger.
Engine panel recessed in the cockpit with plexi-glass protection including rev. counter, hour meter and alarms for oil pressure, low voltage and water temperature.
85 litres (18.5 gallons) fuel tank under aft cabin berth.
Sound insulated engine compartment, ventilation pipes to the transom.
2 bladed folding propeller


Systems

Manual bilge pump in cockpit.
Automatic/manual electric bilge pump with float switch.
Pressurized water system.
1 water tank (96 litres) under starboard berth in saloon.
Ice box drain
Marine toilet
80 AH house battery and 70 AH engine start battery with switches and double diode/circuit breaker.
12V electric panel with fuel gauge and voltmeter.
Halogen lights on ceilings and swivelling tulip lights in cabins.
Ceiling light in head
Light in cockpit locker
Navigation lights on pushpit and pulpit, steaming light and mooring light.
Rig grounded for protection against lightning.


Interior
Interior built using wood, laminated or solid. All wooden parts are varnished or laminated with white Formica. Cabin sole in plywood laminated with wood effect Formica.
Vinyl lined ceilings throughout, but main saloon which has moulded slats on hull sides.


FORWARD CABIN
Large hanging locker on port side, storage on starboard.
Forward large double v-berth with storage underneath.
Shelve above berth on port side.
Access door to saloon.


MAIN SALOON
Settee/berths to starboard and port side with lift up pilot berths both sides.
Water tank under starboard berth.
Table with drop leafs and bottle storage in the centerline.
Large storage lockers behind backrests.S/s hand rail on ceiling.


GALLEY (on port side)
Gimballed Propane stove with oven and 2 burners.
S/S double sink.
Pressurized cold water.
Large 90 litres moulded icebox/fridge with 12 volt compressor.
Full length locker outboard of galley countertop.
Cold moulded fiddles around the edge of the countertop.
Storage under sink with shelf and space for trash bin.
Drawers


CHART TABLE (on starboard side)

Large chart table facing forward with:
Charts storage under table lid
Locker under chart table
Shelf
Vinyl Nav. Seat cushion with backrest
Large hinged instruments panel, outboard, with electrical panel.


AFT CABIN (on port side)
Access door to saloon
Large hanging locker
Changing seat
Double berth
Access panel to engine
Fuel tank under berth


AFT HEAD (on starboard side)
Access door to saloon
Integral 2nd moulding for easy maintenance with integral shower tray, sink, access to valves and toilet support shelf.
Pressurised cold water
Marine toilet
Mirror, toilet roll holder and towel rail
Vanity unit
Shower grating
Access door to cockpit storage
Holding Tank


COMPANIONWAY
White Formica finish for better wear resistance.
Steps with angled treads between bulkheads.
Handrails integrated in bulkheads.
Main engine access through lifting panel.
Open locker

Stove; Fridge; Shower;