J/105

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Specifications Under Current Rules
J/105
Number of crew 2-3 LOA 34.5 ft 10.51m LWL 19 ft 5.8m Draft 6.5 ft 1.98 m Beam 11.0 ft 3.35 m Hull weight 3,400 lb 1,542 kg Displacement 7,750 lb 3,515 kg Engine 20hp 14.9kW Sail Area Total 577 ft^2 53.6 m^2

The International J/105 is a fixed keel "one design" racing sailboat. It was was the first production boat featuring a retractable bowsprit, which allows for an unusually large asymmetric spinnaker.^[1] It was introduced in 1990 by J/Boats and designed by Rod Johnstone.^[2] J/105s are a common sight in one design racing^[3] and as of 2006, J/Boats has built over 720 J/105s.^[1] The J/105 is regarded as a fast design with a clean deck layout.^[4] It was selected as the 1992 "Boat of the Year" in the Racer/Cruiser category by Sailing World Magazine.^[5][3]

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b} Robert H. Perry (November, 2006). J/105. Sailing Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
2. ^ Why Buy a J/105?. J/105 Class Association. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
3. ^ ^{a b} Jack Horner. BoatUS.com: Boat Reviews by Jack Hornor, N.A. - J-105. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
4. ^ Robert H. Perry (1992). Perry Design Review: J/105. Sailing Magazine. Retrieved on 2007-02-23.
5. ^ Boat of the Year Winners (1985-2003). Sailing World Magazine (2003-08-23). Retrieved on 2007-02-23.

[edit] External links

• J/105 Class Association
• J/Boats J/105 product page