BoatsJ Composites J/122e

J Composites J/122e

Fractional Sloop · Fin w/bulb & Spade Rudder · First built 2014

A French-built evolution of the J/122 featuring an updated deck, coach roof, and interior on a proven performance hull

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 narrow beam gives 23 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 23
CoastalBluewater

1.94 — just under the 2.0 offshore line; her beam is modest for her weight.

Capsize screening 1.94
LightHeavy

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

Displacement / length 161
EasygoingPowered-up

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

Sail area / displacement 22.9
TenderStiff

38% of her weight is ballast — moderately stiff, a middle-of-the-road stability.

Ballast 38%

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

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

Compared with 2742 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
37.6%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
22.9
Displacement / length
160.6
Comfort ratio
23.5
Capsize screening
1.94
Hull speed
7.9 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1472
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Mixed Iron/Lead
Production
Years built
First built 2014
Designer
Alan Johnstone
Builder
J Composites

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