There’s nothing quite like steering a sleek, fast
boat with a light touch on the tiller, the stability of
a keel below, being close to the water and sliding
through waves with barely a wake or whisper.
One's standard of acceleration and that feeling of being
one with wind, wave and boat probably started on a small
dinghy…a Hobie Cat, Sunfish or inland scow. Then as
one’s boats got larger, some of the magic faded. Sure,
cruising was an adventure and the camaraderie of a
winning race crew unforgettable. But, now it seems
there’s less time for such pursuits. Priorities change.
Every moment counts. Time’s too precious and the
alternatives too numerous to put up with any boat less
than what will recapture those simple joys of sailing.
The J/100 is designed to do just that.
The comforts that experienced sailors appreciate are
part of the package. A two cylinder inboard saildrive
hums along at 6.5 knots like a sewing machine, when you
can hear it. Why limit your horizons because the wind
might die? There’s a bona fide marine head and even a
couple of bunks with an option for a V-berth forward for
the occasional overnight. A dodger works to extend the
sailing season.
If you plan to single-hand the boat or do some relaxed
non-spinnaker racing, the Hoyt jib boom shown above
works great! Using this system, TERN won what one
captain called, “the race from hell”…the 2004 Maine
Retired (Age 65+) Skipper’s Race. In dense fog,
torrential rain, lightning, and 40 degree windshifts,
the J/100 excelled. No need to overwork the crew
or have anyone on the foredeck when there’s a
self-tacking jib and automatic whisker pole. TERN tacked
effortlessly on 10 degree shifts, winning the trophy for
the fastest of 38 starters. Five minutes back were
larger boats with more crew, big winches and huge
genoas.
If the joy of sailing is a priority… the feel of
acceleration and response of a good boat… we believe
you’ll find this ‘J” to be 100% perfect for your day’s
sail!
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the Full Specification:
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LOA: |
32.80 ft |
10.00 m |
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LWL: |
29.00 ft |
8.84 m |
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BEAM: |
9.25 ft |
2.819 m |
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STANDARD DRAFT: |
5.75 ft |
1.75 m |
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SHOAL DRAFT OPTION: |
4.40 ft |
1.341 m |
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STANDARD BALLAST |
2,450 lbs |
1,111 kg |
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DISPLACEMENT: |
6,500 lbs |
2,948 kg |
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ENGINE: |
14 hp |
14 hp |
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100% SA |
478 sq.ft |
44.40 m² |
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I |
38.50 ft |
11.73 m |
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ISP |
43.00 ft |
31.11 m |
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J |
11.50 ft |
3.51 m |
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P |
38.00 ft |
11.58 m |
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E |
13.50 ft |
4.11 m |
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SA/DSPL |
22 |
22 |
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DSPL/L |
119 |
119 |
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