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J92
Designer: Rodney S. Johnstone  ·  Builder: J Boats Tillotson Pearson  ·  First built: 1992
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About the J92

While detailed specifications remain elusive for this particular J-Boats model, the J92 represents the brand's continued commitment to performance-oriented sailing. J-Boats has built a sterling reputation since the 1970s for creating fast, well-balanced designs that excel in both racing and spirited cruising applications. Based on J-Boats' design philosophy, the J92 likely features the clean lines and efficient hull forms that have made the builder synonymous with speed and responsive handling. The company's boats traditionally offer an excellent balance between performance and comfort, making them equally at home on coastal waters or in competitive racing scenarios. J-Boats designs typically emphasize sail-carrying ability and light air performance while maintaining good stability characteristics. These qualities would make the J92 particularly appealing to sailors who enjoy active sailing rather than passive motoring, whether pursuing weekend racing campaigns or exploring coastal cruising grounds. The limited availability of specifications suggests this may be either a newer model still gaining market recognition or a specialized design with limited production. Regardless, the J-Boats pedigree indicates serious sailors can expect responsive handling, quality construction, and the performance DNA that has defined this respected builder for decades.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 30.00 ft / 9.14 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 25.80 ft / 7.86 m
Beam 10.00 ft / 3.05 m
Max Draft 5.90 ft / 1.80 m
Displacement 5,500.00 lb / 2,495 kg
Ballast 2,275.00 lb / 1,032 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 470.00 ft² / 43.66 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Rodney S. Johnstone
Builder J Boats Tillotson Pearson
First Built 1992
Last Built 2003
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
24.21
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
14.63
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
2.27
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 6.81
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
4.45
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 921.86
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 37.0
J (Foretriangle Base) 11.5
P (Mainsail Luff) 38.0
E (Mainsail Foot) 13.5
ISP (Spinnaker Luff) 38.5
SPL/TPS 17.0
SA Fore 212.75
SA Main 256.5
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