Research J Boats

J/109 features the popular carbon fiber retractable bowsprit and asymmetric spinnaker system and a cruisable 2-cabin interior layout with standing headroom. She is designed with a very low VCG, long waterline, and generous sail plan with the horse power for competitive racing and stability for relaxed cruising when the racing crew is not aboard. The J/109 is stable, easy to sail, and a proven performance boat. There is interior volume and amenities necessary for comfortable cruising and a great dual purpose deck layout.

The sleek profile and generous sailplan give one an immediate sense of the speed potential of the J/109. The hull profile reveals a long waterline, low wetted surface and a low VCG fin keel (7’), designed for excellent stability when sailing short-handed.

Sail handling systems follow the J philosophy of keeping things easy. Halyards and reef lines are cockpit led, mainsheet controls are within reach of the wheel, and inboard sheeting tracks permit the use of both overlapping and non-overlapping headsails. There is ample on-deck stowage, thanks to the removable transom locker, cockpit seat locker and a bow compartment large enough for both the anchor rode and the asymmetric spinnaker.

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.

The J/109 laminates and structure are engineered to optimize strength and durability without excess weight. J/109s are built utilizing the SCRIMP infusion molding process. This patented process yields hull and deck laminates that are nearly 50% stronger than those built with conventional hand lay-up methods.

J/109s in the USA are powered by the new Yanmar 3YM30C sail drive engine with split zinc design and two blade folding prop and an 85 liter (18.5 gallon) fuel tank. The steering system features a large diameter Edson wheel with leather grip, a high-aspect spade rudder and self-aligning rudder bearings.
Draft: 7 ft. 0 in.
Beam: 15 ft. 2 in.
Displacement: 10900
Standard features:
HULL AND DECK
• 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
• 3,883 lbs (1.760 kg), 7’ (2,10 m) draft, variable
chord, high lift, lead keel bolted and bonded,
bolted and laminate to deep moulded stub with
sump
• 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
• Balanced spade rudder construction using
biaxal and unidirectional glass and large
diameter anodised aluminium stock mounted in
JP3 self-aligning bearing
SPARS and RIGGING
• Sparcraft tapered aluminium mast with double
airfoil spreader clear anodised
• Continuous Rod rigging (Nitronic 50)
• Sailtec hydraulic backstay adjuster
• Sparcraft boom with internal outhaul 8:1
purchase system, mainsail reef line sheaves, main
sheet and rigid vang tangs
• Harken jib furling system unit 1
• Retractable carbon fibre bowsprit (extendible
to 5.5’ (1.70 m) beyond the bow) with seal
• Nautos solid Boomvang with cascade purchase
system
• 1 spectra main halyard
• 1 spectra jib halyard
• 1 pre-stretched polyester spinnaker halyard with
snapshackle
• 2 spinnaker sheets
• 1 tack line
• 2 jib sheets
• 1 main sheet with fine tune
• Mainsheet traveler control lines
• 1 bowsprit control line
• 2 reef lines


DECK HARDWARE
• 2 Harken 46 STA (self-tailing) primary winches
• 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
• 2 Harken 40 STA (self-tailing) halyard winches
• 3 Aluminium lock-in winch handles, 1 being “speed
grip” type
• 2 PVC handle holders
• Mainsheet purchase on Harken ball bearing blocks
and fine tune
• Harken adjustable mainsheet traveller with 4:1
purchase led to a cleat on both sides
• Harken ball bearing genoa and jib tracks with 4:1
car controls led to cleats by coach roof
• Harken foot blocks for genoa sheets
• Harken spinnaker sheet blocks on U-bolts
• Harken block on pad-eye at bowsprit end
• 5 halyard/reef turning blocks
• Halyards lead aft through 2 quadruple organisers
and 4 spinlock XT stoppers on each side of
companionway
• Tack line led aft to stopper 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 toilets
• 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
• Aluminium wheel (4.16 ∅) with natural leather gripon custom moulded pedestal with 5’’ compass, brake and stainless guard
• Emergency tiller
• Plexi-glass companionway washboards with lock
and ventilation grid
• Door storage rack in cockpit locker
• Flag staff holder


INTERIOR ARRANGEMENT
• Interior built using wood, laminated or solid. All wooden parts are varnished or laminated with white Formica. Cabin sole in plywood laminated with teak and holly 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


PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL
• 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
• 1 gel battery 120 AH and 1 engine battery 70 AH
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


PROPULSION
•Volvo D1-30 Inboard diesel 30 HP with Saildrive, 115 AH alternator, with double diode and fresh watercooling 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