BoatsJ Boats Tillotson Pearson J/41

J Boats Tillotson Pearson J/41

Masthead Sloop · Fin keel, spade rudder · 1984–1987

A 12.47-metre IOR 1-ton level racer available in both masthead and fractional rig configurations

Designed by Rodney S. Johnstone & Rod Johnstone.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/spade Rudder

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LivelySea-kindly

Her light displacement on a moderate beam gives 19 — a quick, lively motion that feels every wave.

Comfort ratio 19
CoastalBluewater

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

Capsize screening 2.19
LightHeavy

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

Displacement / length 160
EasygoingPowered-up

20.0 — plenty of sail for her weight; lively and quick to respond.

Sail area / displacement 20.0
TenderStiff

47% of her weight is ballast — stiff, standing up well to her sails.

Ballast 47%

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

  • Draws more than ~89% of boats her size on file
  • Beamier than ~78% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2721 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
46.8%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
20.0
Displacement / length
160.2
Comfort ratio
19.4
Capsize screening
2.19
Hull speed
7.8 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1604
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
balsa sandwich hull & deck w/carbon
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
1984–1987
Units built
15
Designer
Rodney S. Johnstone, Rod Johnstone
Builder
J Boats Tillotson Pearson

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