BoatsJ Boats Tillotson Pearson J/105

J Boats Tillotson Pearson J/105

Fractional Sloop · Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder · First built 1995

A 10.52-metre fractional sloop featuring a high 23.65 sail area-to-displacement ratio for agile, responsive handling

Designed by Rodney S. Johnstone & Rod Johnstone.

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

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Character

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LivelyComfort 16Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 2.23Bluewater
LightD/L 135Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 23.6Powered-up
TenderBallast 44%Stiff

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.

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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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