BoatsJ J/36

J J/36

Fractional Sloop · Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder · First built 2025

A 2025 fractional sloop sharing the proven hull and rig of the J/112E, updated with a refined deck and interior layout

Designed by Alan Johnstone.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her light displacement on a moderate beam gives 20 — a quick, lively motion that feels every wave.

Comfort ratio 20
CoastalBluewater

2.11 — right around the 2.0 line, the edge between coastal and offshore.

Capsize screening 2.11
LightHeavy

157 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 157
EasygoingPowered-up

22.3 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.

Sail area / displacement 22.3
TenderStiff

34% of her weight is ballast — on the tender side; she'll heel readily and want a reef sooner.

Ballast 34%

Light and lively — happiest day-sailing and coastal-hopping in settled weather.

  • Draws more than ~86% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2958 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
33.8%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
22.3
Displacement / length
157.5
Comfort ratio
19.7
Capsize screening
2.11
Hull speed
7.5 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1340
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Construction
EGlass infusion. balsa & foam sandwich
Ballast type
Mixed Iron/Lead
Production
Years built
First built 2025
Designer
Alan Johnstone
Builder
J, Composites

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