J Boats J/9

The J Boats J/9 is a 28-foot fractional sloop day sailor, designed by Alan Johnstone and built by J Boats from 2021. It features a fin with spade rudder hull, an LOA of 8.5 meters, a beam of 2.6 meters, and a displacement of 1927 kg. The J/9 prioritizes ease of handling and cockpit comfort, offering a 4,200-pound displacement and a 50% ballast ratio.4:27 It comes with two keel options: 4.9 feet or a shoal draft of 3.9 feet.4:35 The boat is tiller-steered, with an 8.4-foot-long cockpit and walk-through access to a swim platform.3:47 Its rig is keel-stepped with a single spreader, designed for mainsail-only performance, though it includes a roller-furling jib.7:02 Propulsion options include an inboard diesel, an inboard electric motor (like the Torqeedo 4.0 pod drive with a 48-volt lithium-ion battery for 12-20 miles of range), or an outboard.7:39 The interior provides a marine head, storage, and an optional V-berth package.6:43