J Boats Tillotson Pearson J/105

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Character

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LivelySea-kindly

Her light displacement on a moderate beam gives 16 — a quick, lively motion that feels every wave.

Comfort ratio 16

CoastalBluewater

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

Capsize screening 2.23

LightHeavy

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

Displacement / length 135

EasygoingPowered-up

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

Sail area / displacement 23.6

TenderStiff

44% of her weight is ballast — stiff, standing up well to her sails.

Ballast 44%

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

Draws more than ~79% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2977 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

What the fleet has seen

The J Boats Tillotson Pearson J/105, as the fleet has seen it

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The J Boats Tillotson Pearson J/105 is a fractional sloop designed by Rodney S. Johnstone, built by J Boats Tillotson Pearson since 1995. It measures 10.5 meters LOA with a 3.4-meter beam and a 2.0-meter draft, displacing 3515 kg. The J/105 features a fin keel with a bulb and a spade rudder. Peter Gustafsson, known for his "Mr.1:05 Blur" sailing blog, has campaigned J Boats in international offshore regattas, including the J/109 and J/111, noting that boats small enough to be trucked offer logistical advantages for international racing.16:32

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On the water

The J Boats Tillotson Pearson J/105 on video

SAIL. DIVE. REPEAT. Welcome to the FUNGATTA! Sailing Vessel Delos Ep. 201SV Delos competes in the Bequia Annual Easter Regatta before organizing a private, multi-activity cruising regatta series.Sailing SV Delos

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions

Weights

Ballast / displacement

43.9%

Rig & sail area

Rig

Fractional Sloop

Ratios

SA / displacement

23.6

Displacement / length

134.8

Comfort ratio

15.8

Capsize screening

2.23

Hull speed

7.3 kn

Pounds / inch immersion

1159

Hull

Hull type

Fin w/bulb & spade rudder

Construction

Fiberglass

Production

Years built

First built 1995

Designer

Rodney S. Johnstone, Rod Johnstone

Builder

J Boats Tillotson Pearson

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Related models

The designs closest to hers — usually the rest of the builder's range, sometimes the same hull sold under another name.

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