Research 2010 - Boats - J 109

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 infusion molding techniques. This process yields hull and deck laminates that are nearly 50% stronger than those built with conventional hand lay-up methods.

J/109s are powered by a Volvo sail drive engine with two blade folding prop and an 85 liter (18.5 gallon) fuel tank. The steering system features a large diameter wheel with leather grip, a high-aspect spade rudder and self-aligning rudder bearings.
Draft: 7 ft. 0 in.
Beam: 11 ft. 6 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 bearings


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
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 grip on 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 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


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 80 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 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