The J/46 may be the only investment grade
sailing yacht of its size not requiring professional
crew to sail at designed performance levels…..or to
maintain. Two people can easily manage her upwind and
down to achieve the same 8 knot passage-making speeds
under sail that is possible when motoring with 76hp
diesel auxiliary. The joy of sailing the perfect boat
is, after all, a goal we believe every owner ultimately
seeks. To ensure that good sailing days are spent
sailing rather than scrubbing and varnishing, the
J/46 is designed to be virtually maintenance-free.
Her exquisite joinery work is protected from the sun……belowdecks
where it’s beauty can be preserved.
Great boats don’t happen overnight. Helped by new
materials and techniques, they evolve from the joint
experiences of designer, builder and owners to become
state-of-the-art. The J/46 is such a vessel,
inheriting the proven hull shape of the J/44, an
offshore blue water classic, having won the Fastnet,
Sydney-Hobart, NYYC Queen’s Cup and Trans-Atlantic
races. The J/44 is the only Class of yacht ever to be
given its own class start by the Cruising Club of
America in the Newport-Bermuda Race. To create the
J/46, a foot of sailing length is added for speed; a
transom swim/boarding platform for convenience; a carbon
fibre mast and low VCG 6.2’ shoal draft keel for more
stability; and a resin-infused, composite hull and deck
for greater strength. Belowdecks, the choice was clear,
use the same beautifully varnished cherry or teak
joinery work, entertainment centre and styling so highly
acclaimed in our deluxe J/160.
The J/46 is a "maxi-Ditch" yacht, the tallest
yacht that can fit under the bridges of the
Intra-Coastal Waterway. Yet she is non-intimidating. A
high length-to-beam ratio on the waterline of this sea
kindly yacht significantly improves tracking offshore in
large waves and makes sailplan balance less critical.
The J/46 sails with either main or jib only,
always responding predictably to a light touch on the
helm. Sail power with good stability allows cruising
with working jib rather than large genoa. That’s less
work for the crew and improved visibility for the person
on the helm. J Boats’ unique spinnaker system makes
downwind sailing possible for two. A modern asymmetric
spinnaker attaches to the top of the anchor roller, is
contained within a cockpit-controlled snuffer, and is
stored, ready-to-use, in the bow locker. The spinnaker
is hoisted to the masthead, 2’ above the headstay
intersect, leaving space for the snuffer to shift on a
jibe. Jibing is then easy. One simply lets off one
spinnaker sheet and pulls in the other.
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LOA: |
46.00 ft |
14.02 m |
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LWL: |
40.50 ft |
12.34 m |
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BEAM: |
13.80 ft |
4.21 m |
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DRAFT: |
6.20 ft |
1.89 m |
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1/2 LOAD DISPLACEMENT: |
24,400 lbs |
11,068 kg |
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ENGINE: |
76 hp |
76 hp |
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FUEL (2 tanks): |
90 gal |
327 ltrs |
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FRESH WATER: |
117 gal |
425 ltrs |
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LEAD KEEL: |
9,400 lbs |
4,264 kg |
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HEADROOM: |
6'4" |
1.93 m |
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100% SA |
1,021 sq.ft |
95 m² |
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I |
58.50 ft |
17.83 m |
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ISP |
60.50 ft |
18.44 m |
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J |
16.70 ft |
5.09 m |
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P |
53.50 ft |
16.31 m |
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E |
19.90 ft |
6.07 m |
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SPL |
16.70 ft |
5.09 m |
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DSPL/L |
164 |
164 |
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SA/DSPL |
19 |
19 |
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PHRF |
24 |
24 |
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MAST ABOVE WATER |
65 ft |
19.81 m |
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