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The J/9 is a 28-foot day sailor designed for ease of handling and cockpit comfort, featuring a 4,200-pound displacement and a 50% ballast ratio.4:27 The boat offers two keel options, 4.9 feet or 3.9 feet, and utilizes a tiller-steered, 8.4-foot-long cockpit with walk-through access via a swim platform.4:35 Its rig is keel-stepped with a single spreader, and the design prioritizes mainsail-only performance, though it includes a roller-furling jib.7:02 Propulsion options include a Yanmar diesel, an outboard, or a Torqeedo 4.0 pod drive electric motor powered by a 48-volt lithium-ion battery system, which provides a range of 12 to 20 miles depending on speed.7:23 The interior includes a marine head, storage, and an optional V-berth package.6:43 While the base price with a diesel engine starts at approximately $125,000, fully equipped models reach $150,000.7:46 The J/9 competes in the day-sailer market against the legacy J/24, which offers similar performance and one-design racing support at a significantly lower price point.8:23

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