J/88 Speedster Technical Sailboat Specifications (2024)

Construction
• J/88 hull & deck infusion molded with biaxial and unidirectional E-glass fabrics and balsa core in the hull for rugged durability and Corecell foam core in the deck for light weight. High density core material and additional glass reinforcements are placed in way of highly loaded hardware and components.
• Molded internal bulkheads and liners finished with gelcoat, bonded and/or tabbed to the hull and/or deck.
• White gelcoat hull.
• Infused GRP molded structural grid with longitudinal and transverse keel support beams.
• One large co*ckpit seat storage locker.
• Open transom for easy access with lightweight ORC transom safety ladder.
• High strength, inward turning and overlapping hull to deck joint bonded with structural adhesive.
• White gelcoat deck with molded non-skid on horizontal deck surfaces.
• Molded ISO/ORC height foredeck toe-rails on deck.
• Large self-draining co*ckpit with molded secure helmsman foot braces in co*ckpit.
• 6.5’ draft low VCG keel with lead ballast featuring molded GRP finish.

Engine, Steering & Systems
• 13hp, two cylinder Volvo D1-13 diesel engine with 115amp alternator and Saildrive SD-20 leg.
• Keyless start/stop engine panel and tachometer with alarms and engine hour counter.
• Geared 2-bladed bronze folding prop.
• Engine single throttle control with neutral safety switch.
• Waterlock muffler with exhaust run aft to transom.
• 10 gal fuel tank.
• High aspect transom mounted rudder with custom SS gudgeon hardware.
• Custom molded composite tiller in white gelcoat finish.
• Adjustable tiller extension with handle.
• co*ckpit operated manual bilge pump operable from the helm position plumbed to transom fitting.

Electrical
• One AGM 75amp battery (option for 2nd battery).
• 12V DC On/Off battery switch.
• 12V DC electrical distribution panel w/ 6 circuit breakers.
• LED navigation lights.
• UL approved stranded, tinned copper ABYC color-coded wiring.
• Bonding system to meet ABYC regulations.
• Two reading lights in main cabin, 1 in V-berth area.
• Automatic electric bilge pump and panel switch for manual operation.

Deck Hardware
• Low maintenance stainless grab rails on cabin house (P&S).
• Companionway opening with PVC slider tracks, large gutter drains, molded seahood and sliding cover.
• Acrylic offshore removable drop board with inside/outside lockable hasp.
• SS custom fabricated chain plates for shrouds and headstay terminations.
• Foredeck skylight hatch mounted on cabin house forward of mast.
• Two fixed cabin side portlights.
• Two aluminum 2-speed 40:1 self-tailing primary winches in co*ckpit.
• Two aluminum 2-speed 30:1 self-tailing secondary winches on cabin top.
• Two winch handles.
• co*ckpit operated Harken adjustable jib car and 4:1 in-hauler systems to P&S.
• 6:1 Mainsheet system leading to ratchet block and cam mounted on centerline swivel cam base aft of traveler.
• 18:1 mainsheet fine-tune adjuster mounted to swivel base cam forward of traveler.
• Adjustable mainsheet traveler with 4:1 control line and cam cleats P & S.
• 24:1 Double ended backstay adjuster purchase system leading forward to P & S cam cleats.
• Internal bowsprit launching system to exit aft face of the cabin house to cam cleat.
• Harken underdeck headsail furling system with black anodized foil and control line on cabinside mounted cam cleat.
• Spinnaker tack line side mounted rope clutch mounted to starboard on cabin side.
• Spinnaker sheet blocks outboard of primary winches on stanchion bases and aft at stern rail.
• Halyard lead blocks mounted at mast base, halyard organizers and double Antal Vcam rope clutches one per side.
• SS stanchions, two SS stern rails at transom corners and custom SS bow rail with 9.5" lower lifeline height.
• SS double lifelines.
• Foredeck and transom mooring cleats.

Spars & Rigging
• Carbon fiber mast with double swept spreaders, long masthead crane and mainsail luff track. Deck step design and SS tabernacle system. Mast finished in satin black with contrasting white bands.
• Boom with internal 8:1 outhaul, mainsheet attachment points, outhaul and single reef sheaves as well as provision for reef cleat and block at inboard end. Finished in satin black with contrasting white bands.
• Carbon bow sprit with tack ferrule fitting, painted black finish. Bow sprit seal system mounted between sprit bearings.
• 1 x 19 compacted strand wire headstay & side rigging with adjustable open-body turnbuckles, and DSK78 Ultra Wire backstay.
• Running rigging package including 1 main halyard, 1 jib halyard, 1 spinnaker halyard, I set of spinnaker sheets, 1 set of jib sheets, rough/fine tune mainsheet, tack line, backstay, traveler lines, reef line, inhauler and jib lead adjuster controls, and pole outhaul.

Interior
• Molded main salon liner with full length settee berths, molded backrests, storage access bin in backrests and below cushions. Molded areas for sink (forward to port) and hinged utility counter (forward to starboard).
• Choice of fabrics for 3" standard main salon cushions.
• Synthetic high-wear cabin sole in main cabin with centerline access to bilge.
• Fabricated companionway ladder with teak treads.
• Molded V-berth and hull support liner. (Option for V-berth platform & cushions)
• Head compartment with portable toilet and deck pump out fitting.
• Bin storage opposite head.
• Molded co*ckpit support liner surrounding engine and mechanicals with foam insulated engine area.
• Three engine access hatches.
• Low maintenance painted gelcoat finish on all interior hull & deck surfaces.
• Black anodized aluminum compression post to transfer mast loads to internal hull structure.
• Soft storage bags on hulls sides in main cabin.

Options
• Opening ports on aft end of cabin facing the co*ckpit.
• Wide Opening lifeline gates (P&S).
• V-berth Package with platform, two cushions and one swiveling reading light.
• 110V 30 amp shore power with battery charger.
• Additional AGM battery.

NOTICE: This is a sample specification. Please consult your J/Dealer or J/Boats for the current specification.

J/88 Speedster Technical Sailboat Specifications (2024)

FAQs

How much does a j88 sailboat weight? ›

Length (feet/inches): 29.19 Ft. Beam: 9.6 Ft. Weight of rigged boat without sails: 4,990 lbs.

How many crews for J88? ›

J/88 Class Association

With maximum crew of six and strict sail limitations, the class rules help to keep costs under control and attracts sailors looking for a rewarding one design experience in a boat that also passes the all important family sailing test.

How many people can fit on a J80? ›

The J/80 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Rod Johnstone as a one design racer and first built in 1992. The design is a recognized International Sailing Federation world class with a crew of three sailors.

How big were J boats? ›

All J/Boat designs are monohull, sloop-rigged keelboats constructed of cored sandwich fiberglass. The current product line consists of eight models, ranging from the J/70 to the J/122E, ranging in length from 22.75 to 40 ft (6.9 to 12.2 m).

What is considered a heavy displacement sailboat? ›

Light displacement is 100-200. Most coastal cruising yachts have a moderate displacement of 200-300, while heavy displacement is above 300.

How much does a sailboat mast weigh? ›

Standard Mast Lengths: 39' (66.3 lbs.) Weight/ft.: 2.24 lbs. Weight/m.: 3.34kg. Standard lengths: 50' (112 lbs.)

What is a J88 in South Africa? ›

The J88 form, which is a medico-legal form in South Africa, is endorsed as prima facie evidence in cases of violence against women. This is endorsed by the Criminal Procedure Amendment Act, 2008 (Act 65 of 2008) (South Africa).

How much does a J80 sailboat cost? ›

The starting price is $29,900, the most expensive is $32,000, and the average price of $30,950. Related boats include the following models: J/100, J/105 and J/109.

How big is the spinnaker on a j80? ›

Model
ModelSizeJ (ft)
J 80Size 29.5
J 90Size 410.5
J 92Size 411.52
J 92SSize 611.48
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How big is a j80 sailboat? ›

Technical specifications
LOA8.50m
Hull length8.00m
Waterline length7.50m
Maximum beam2.49m
Draught1.50m
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Where are J boats built? ›

was named by Fortune in 1991 as one of America's Best 100 Products. J/Boats in the USA are built in Rhode Island and by licensed builders in France, Italy, South Africa, Argentina, and China. J/Boats remains a family business.

How many J Class yachts still exist? ›

The current J Class fleet comprises nine boats: Endeavour, Hanuman, Lionheart, Rainbow, Ranger, Shamrock V, Velsheda, Topaz, and, launched in January 2017, Svea.

How much does the J class boat cost? ›

The base boat still obviously costs around $10 to 20 million. But the real costs start racking up when you have to pay for the upkeep, which can come in at anywhere up to $3 million every year.”

How much does a J 24 sailboat weight? ›

J/24
Development
ConstructionGRP
Hull weight1,406 kg (3,100 lb)
LOA7.32 m (24.0 ft)
LWL6.10 m (20.0 ft)
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How heavy is an FJ sailboat? ›

Flying Junior (FJ) or (CFJ)

Beam: 5 ft. 3 in. Weight: 210 lbs.

How much does a J70 sailboat weigh? ›

The J70 weighs 1750 pounds (794 kilos), so it's easy to tow on a trailer.

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