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J/32 is a 32 ′ 4 ″ / 9.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Rod Johnstone and built by J Boats between 1996 and 2003.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Shoal draft version: draft = 4.75’/1.45m.

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• By Herb McCormick
• Updated: July 31, 2002

For any sailor, it’s always fun checking out a new J/Boat. The reason is simple — they’re a joy to sail. Sure, depending on the model, the crusty cruiser may yearn for more teak and displacement, and the fickle racer might be more swayed by this week’s hot one-design. But anyone who gets a jolt out of hoisting a sail, sheeting it in and grabbing the helm will find something to like in just about any J.

Still, it was with more than the usual sense of anticipation that I stepped aboard the cruising oriented J/32. I’ve spent good chunks of the last two years living aboard a 1975 C&C 33 with, give or take an inch or two, the same length overall — in my case 32’6″. I like the way my boat sails. My wife and I are quite comfortable aboard, and obviously it has become the focal point of our on-the-water experience. So I was anxious to compare the difference two decades had made in “state-of-the-art” production boats of similar size and — because we use our boat strictly for cruising — purpose.

The J/32 is the first design from young Alan Johnstone, the son of founding J/Boat designer Rod Johnstone. Alan says he got many of the ideas for the 32-footer after a cruise with his wife aboard a 40-foot J/120, a sporty racer/cruiser with an emphasis on performance. One of his big goals was to make an all-around boat even easier than that one for a couple to sail.

From the helmsman’s station alongside the big 48-inch Edson wheel and pedestal, everything (Lewmar two-speed self-tailing winches, Sailtec hydraulic backstay adjuster, Harken traveler and 6:1 mainsheet system — with coarse and fine trim!) is a simple twist or turn away. Moving forward, the efficiency theme continues. The cockpit seems plucked from a much larger boat; another set of Lewmar self-tailers and “Superlock” clutches is stationed on the coach roof for halyards and reefing lines. Lazy jacks, a Hall Quik-Vang on the boom and a Schaefer 1100 headsail furling system are all standard.

The difference between the circa ’70s rig and the J/32 approach is vast (as are the sailing characteristics). Gone are the days of high-aspect rigs with short booms and wimpy mainsails. The J/32 employs a low aspect, double-spreader fractional rig stationed fairly well forward, making for a relatively small foretriangle and easily managed headsails. The mainsail is big and roachy, and unlike my boat’s it provides plenty of drive without a jib. Once the headsail is unfurled, however, the J/32 really comes into her own. Our test boat, equipped with a 140 percent genoa, easily topped 6 knots close-hauled in 11 knots of true breeze.

For off-the-wind work, an optional spinnaker hardware package includes all the gear necessary to fly a cruising chute tacked to the stemhead fitting and to set and douse it using a spinnaker sock. No poles, guys or fuss — and again, an easy 6-plus-knots in moderate air on a beam to broad reach.

Like the cockpit, the belowdecks layout appears startlingly roomy. Freed from the overhang constraints of the old IOR rule, the J/32 employs a waterline length of 28’8″ — a full 2 1/2 feet longer than my once beloved antique. Add another six inches of beam, to 11 feet, and standing headroom for a six-plus-footer, and suddenly it’s apparent that the greater interior volume is not an illusion.

The accommodation plan is laid out for a couple, and the space has been used wisely. The forward cabin features a 6’6″ V-berth, with a good-size hanging locker. In the central saloon, the opposing 6’4″ settees make good sea berths. The starboard settee slides open to make a second double. The head, with wet locker, and a standing nav table are to port; an L-shaped galley, with two-burner Force 10 propane stove and six-cubic-foot icebox is to starboard. There is no aft cabin. Instead, the designer has opted for a dedicated, walk-in storage locker aft of the galley. It’s a sensational idea for a two-person layout, and extremely rare on a production vessel of this size.

The J/32 is built to a high standard by TPI Composites utilizing the SCRIMP resin infusion technique over a balsa core. It comes with a 10-year hull warranty against blistering. Though it’s a boat that would probably be classified as a coastal cruiser because of its LOA, nonetheless with oversize chain plates, a surprising 10,000 pounds of displacement and a deep, six-foot-draft bulb keel (a 4’8″ shoal-draft version is also available), it definitely has offshore capabilities. In fact during last year’s Boat Of The Year testing, California-based judge Bill Lee said he’d love to sail one to Hawaii.

The boat is powered by a Yanmar 27-horsepower diesel turning a 16-inch Martec two-blade folding propeller. With a 27-gallon fuel tank, the builder says a cruising range of 300 miles can be expected. On our test run, the boat made an easy 6.3 knots at 2,000 rpms, and was responsive and maneuverable in forward and reverse.

Along with the options listed above, this versatile cruiser is also available with a shore power package, a “systems group” that includes a second 50-gallon water tank and cockpit shower, a windlass, a carbon fiber mast and a quarter berth in lieu of the storage area. Base price for the J/32 is $117,500; with a reasonably tricked-out version, expect to pay between $120,000 and $130,000.

As one who has often wandered the docks muttering that nothing new has occurred in the sailboat market in the last 20 years, I walked off the J/32 ready to eat my words, my hat, or whatever else was offered. Young couples or retired ones looking for a boat that’s a blast to sail and still full of creature comfort should put this one on their shopping lists.

#####J/32 Specifications

LOA: 32′ 5″ (9.88 m.) LWL: 29′ 0″ (8.84 m.) BEAM: 11′ 0″ (3.35 m.) DRAFT (deep): 6′ 0″ (1.83 m.) DRAFT (shoal: 4′ 9″ (1.45 m.) BALLAST: 3,850 lbs (1,746 kgs.) DSPL: 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kgs.) SA (100%): 518 sq.ft. (48.12 sq.m.) Mast above water: 48’6″ (14.8 m.) Ballast/Disp: .39 Disp/Length: 183 SA/Disp: 17.9 Fuel: 27 gal. (102 ltr.) Water: 50 gal. (189 ltr.) Holding: 29 gal. (110 ltr.) Auxiliary: Yanmar 3GM-30 27-hp diesel Cabin headroom: 6’3″ (1.9 m.) Designer: R. Alan Johnstone Base Price: $117,500

J/Boats Inc. 557 Thames St. Newport, RI 02840 Phone (401) 846-8410 Fax (401) 846-4723

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Sailing Performance & Other Features of the J32

Posted by Durkee Richards | Boat Reviews

One man, one woman, one J/32

Anatomy of a j/32.

When we began looking for a boat, we had in mind something in the 30- to 35-foot range with a fractional rig that would sail well with a modest-sized jib. This was what first attracted our attention to the then newly introduced J/32. It has a 7/8 fractional rig with a relatively small J-dimension of 11.0 feet on an overall length of 32.4 feet. This means the mast is stepped relatively far forward and the mainsail provides most of the drive. Even with a 150 percent genoa, my wife, Mary Jeanne, can sheet home the jib in any breeze where it is reasonable to carry such a sail.

Sailing performance

I find this boat a delight to sail. It’s very responsive and easily handled by a retirement-aged couple. Our J/32 is relatively stiff, stays on her feet well, and exhibits excellent static and dynamic stability. Weather helm builds slowly as the wind increases and gives plenty of warning about the need to reduce sail.

This boat seems to have been carefully designed to be sailed by a single watch-stander, something I find essential for extended coastal cruising as a couple. The following features contribute to this:

• The boom-end sheeting and traveler controls for the main are easily handled from the helm.
• The primary winches can be reached and used with one hand still on the wheel.
• The halyards are brought aft to line clutches atop the coachroof.
• A responsive and powerful rudder allows one to quickly bear away from close-hauled, if necessary, without having to first ease the main. (I well remember a heavy-air night race in the Strait of Juan de Fuca aboard a 35-foot passagemaker where we could not bear away to round the weather mark until someone released the mainsheet from its winch.)
• The hydraulic backstay adjuster enables quick changes in mast bend to flatten the middle and upper mainsail as desired.
• Single-line reefing with a winch and line clutches at the edge of the coachroof make it possible to tuck two reefs into the main without leaving the cockpit.
• If further sail reductions are needed, the jib can be furled and the boat will sail nicely under main alone (like the J/30 reviewed in Good Old Boat in March 2007). With a second crew on deck, I generally choose to partially furl the jib first, which requires stepping outside the cockpit to move the jib fairlead cars forward.

Cruising attributes

Down below: The interior is surprisingly spacious for a 32-foot vessel and has a light, airy feel about it. The V-berth is generously sized with good stowage for extended cruises. The settees make comfortable sea berths, particularly with leecloths rigged. The starboard settee makes into a double, but this feature is best used by a pair who are good friends. We believe that the first owner of our boat chose wisely to forgo the quarter berth option and keep the starboard locker for gear stowage instead. We can still sleep five for a while without it.

The fold-up dining table contributes to the sense of a spacious, open main cabin. This choice would not work for a passagemaker where the table must be stout enough to hang on to, or fall against, at sea, but it does work well for coastal cruising. Eight opening portlights and three hatches assure good ventilation and the two dorades provide fresh air when under way in foul weather.

Crew coming below find easy access to the head compartment, which includes a convenient hanging space for wet gear. The galley is compact, but has sufficient space to serve its purpose. (We do plan to add a fold-out workshelf.)

Cockpit: The cockpit is very comfortable for two, and reasonable for four. The cockpit seat cushions are a welcome addition when cruising. The dodger and side curtains contribute to crew comfort, especially on a long travel day in foul weather. The dodger does not interfere with sail handling but can hinder forward visibility when docking for drivers less than 5 feet 10 inches tall.

Decks: The sidedecks are relatively wide and allow easy access forward. The foredeck provides plenty of room for handling ground tackle. We keep our primary anchor on the anchor roller and the secondary anchor (a 22-pound Bruce) in the anchor locker, which is quite spacious. Even with a windlass mounted on a shelf inside the locker, there is still room for two rodes: 400 feet of 1/2-inch Brait and 300 feet of 1/2-inch three-strand.

Tankage: Standard tankage for a J/32 is 50 gallons of potable water with an option for a second 50-gallon tank (plus six more in the hot water tank), 27 gallons of diesel for the 27-hp Yanmar 3GM30, and a 20-gallon holding tank. The propane locker holds one 10-pound aluminum tank to supply the Force 10 two-burner stove (with oven). These supplies give us all the range we need for our cruising style.

Racing impressions

We race our J/32 in club events and are reasonably competitive. However, some of the design features that make her a delight to cruise do compromise racing performance. Among them are the spacious interior and V-berth. This results in a fuller bow than a racing model and the half-angle of the bow is larger than that for the racing Js. Because of this and the higher displacement/length ratio, a J/32 does not point quite as well as a racing J/Boat or racing designs from other companies, and needs more wind to reach hull speed.

The relatively small foretriangle that first attracted our attention to the J/32 has a negative impact on downwind performance against most other boats in our fleet. Because of the small J-dimension and the fractional rig, the standard spinnaker is also relatively small. Once we turn downwind and set the chute, we are adding proportionally less sail area than the masthead rigs, which also all step their masts relatively farther aft. In theory, this is all taken into account in our PHRF rating. However, we find that the reduced horsepower downwind means that we must have an excellent upwind leg in order to save our time on the competitors.

Bottom line: Coastal cruising is our first love. This boat fits us very well and gives us the confidence to explore remote anchorages far up the coast. We can enjoy the camaraderie of club racing as well. But if racing were our primary passion, we would opt for one-design racing in one of the racing Js.

This is a supplement to the article printed in Good Old Boat magazine, July 2010.

About The Author

Durkee Richards

Durkee Richards’ sailing adventures began in high school with the Sea Scouts on the Columbia River. Later, he and his wife, Mary, chartered boats on Lake Superior until they bought their J/32, Sirius, and retired to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. They have since sailed Sirius more than 20,000 nautical miles exploring the coast of British Columbia to Haida Gwaii and the west coast of Vancouver Island.

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Alan Johnstone’s first design for J Boats is a roomy performance cruiser that suffers only from a lack of organized stowage.

Having spent recent years building performance-oriented “sprit boats,” including a recent 45-footer designed for competition in the Admiral’s Cup, J Boats did an about face in 1996 with the introduction of a new cruising boat. Though the boat shares the pedigree of its racing cousins, the new entry is more traditionally shaped and has a good deal of space below.

The Company J Boats was founded in 1977 by marketer Bob and designer Rod Johnstone. Its first boat was the one-design J/24, which now numbers more than 5,200. A succession of 28′ to 35′ designs expanded the company’s line.

In 1988, the brothers began reshaping the management of J Boats. Four of their sons joined the company in various management roles. During the next 10 years two departed, leaving Jeff Johnstone in the president’s seat and Alan Johnstone as vice-president, overseeing project management. Along the way, Alan, like Rod, pursued an interest in yacht design by enrolling in the Westlawn School of Yacht Design.

Though Jeff and Alan now manage day-to-day affairs, Bob and Rod continue as active participants in the company.

Design The design of the J/32 can be partially attributed to the shortcomings of the company’s successful “sprit boats,” all of which are designed for one-design racing. They have long cockpits and low profiles, and are equipped with retractable bowsprits that replace conventional spinnaker poles. The boats are fast and fun to sail, but most owners find them unsuitable for weekending, at least compared to more traditional boats.

To distinguish its models, models that fly conventional headsails from a tack on the bow are designated by names equivalent to length on the deck—the J/32 is a 32-footer. Sprit boats are assigned metric equivalents. For example, the J/80 is 26.3′.

The genesis of the J/32 occurred when Alan Johnstone and his wife sailed a J/105, a 34-footer, on a weekend getaway and discovered the same shortcomings mentioned by would-be weekenders.

“We had a fast, comfortable trip from Newport to Block Island,” he said. “When we couldn’t find a slip or mooring, we anchored in the harbor. The wind was blowing about 18 knots, but we were comfortable stretched out in the cockpit. Then it began to rain, so we went below, which was okay for the first couple of hours. However, we discovered that the quarters below were rather confining after a long period of time. And there’s little headroom so we couldn’t stretch our legs.”

Consequently, he and his wife began playing “what if?” They imagined the changes that would make the boat more suitable for cruising.

Upon his return to the office, Alan queried Rod about the possibility of undertaking his first design, and was encouraged to pursue development of the first cruising boat the company would offer since the J/42 in 1996.

“The criteria we established,” said Alan, “was that the boat should sail well and handle well. It was targeted to younger families with children as an entry level boat, and for older sailors who may have tired of bigger boats and want to step down in size.”

Alan designed a shapely hull that is pleasing from all angles. Overhangs are virtually undetectable; the bow is plum and the stern relatively square. Viewed from abeam, the sheer is relatively flat; the height of the coach-roof does not detract from its appearance, despite having 6′ 3″ of headroom below. Johnstone boasts that the boat has more volume below than any J Boat smaller than 40′.

“We first considered a swim platform on the stern but decided that 2′ of additional space for the cockpit was more important,” he said.

The swim platform was replaced by a ladder, which we think makes sense.

To simplify sailhandling, the J/32 has a 7/8 fractional rig with a small foretriangle. The J measurement is only 11′, so shorthanded sailing will be simplified, a trend we’ve noticed among other manufacturers as well. The mainsail carries 356 sq. ft. of canvas; total sail area is 518 sq. ft.

The sail area/displacement ratio is 18, and the displacement/length ratio 183, both of which suggest good performance. Using New England PHRF ratings, the J/32 with an asymmetrical spinnaker rates 120, compared to the C&C 33-2, which rates 132, the Catalina 320 at 159 and the Pearson 323 at 174. The sheeting angle for the jib is only 11.4°, which will produce high pointing angles.

Construction J Boats are constructed at TPI’s plant in Warren, Rhode Island using the Seeman Composites Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP), a vacuum-assisted closed system that increases the glass-to-resin ratio, while reducing the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) that enter the environment.

The process produces such light and strong hulls that it is now used in a variety of nautical, industrial and military applications, ranging from wind generators to hot tubs.

The method is not infallible, however, as we learned in talking with one J/32 owner. His boat was damaged during a collision and during the repair process a 4″ void was discovered under the gelcoat at the rounded edge of the hull-deck joint, approximately 6″ aft of the headstay.

TPI’s manager of customer service, Richard Moody, told us that a void of that nature could occur on the top of the mold, usually at a corner, and that such a flaw does not affect the structural integrity of the boat.

“After spraying gelcoat to the mold, we apply two layers of chopped fiber to the hull,” he said. “It is possible for areas in corners to be resin-rich, which can create the void.”

The owner reported the fix to be uncomplicated, with no residual blemishes on the hull.

The structure of the J/32 is engineered and built to exceed the Offshore Yacht Service guidelines of the ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), which defines types of materials and the fabrication process of structural components that include the bottom, side, deck and deckhouse, bulkheads, rudder and keel.

Hull construction begins with a layer of NPG isopthalic gelcoat to produce a high gloss finish that TPI says inhibits water penetration more effectively than other products. The company provides a 10-year warranty against blistering.

The hull laminate consists of two outer plies of mat with vinylester resin followed by three or four plies of glass fabric consisting of mat/biaxial cloth/mat combinations sewn together. They sandwich 3/4″ thick AL-600 balsa core.

Eight additional layers of biaxial reinforcement are laid in the keel area and on centerline in the bow and stern. Additional reinforcement is also used on flanges, through-hull locations, the strut mount, and the shaft and rudder. When completed, total thickness of the hull at the bottom is more than 1″.

The deck laminate mirrors the hull lay-up except that SCRIMP layers are molded using polyester resin.

The hull-deck joint is an overlapping flange bonded with a combination of 3M 5200 and Plexus adhesive. Deck hardware is through-bolted and sealed with Sikaflex. Because the main bulkhead supports the chainplates, mast bearing beam and keel support grid, it is solid fiberglass in load-bearing areas; it is bonded to the hull using non-woven biaxial glass fabrics. Owners report no flexing of this joint.

A keel stub area is molded to the hull using multiple plies of fiberglass and fiberglass stringers in the stub. The keel, which is cast with J-shaped bolts in the lead, is sealed in epoxy and through-bolted to the stub.

TPI’s methods produce strong, lightweight hulls that, when built properly, represent the state-of-the-art in fiberglass boatbuilding.

Deck Layout We think cruisers will like the deck layout for two important reasons: All of the hardware necessary to sail the boat is at the fingertips, and movement about the deck is easy, even with a dodger mounted over the companionway.

Walkways forward are nearly a foot wide, and jib sheet controls are mounted out of the way on a 3″ high toerail or inboard on Harken T- track. The bow pulpit is open forward, which facilitates sail trim and will not interfere with anchoring. Stainless steel handrails on the cabin top are high enough to provide security when moving in a seaway.

Light and ventilation belowdecks are provided by several hatches and ports; a Lewmar 60 Ocean model is over the forward cabin, a Lewmar Ocean 40 is mounted over the saloon, two fixed ports are on each side of the cabin, and two opening ports are in the cockpit bulkhead and in the forepeak. Though opening side ports are optional, we think they are vital.

Primary winches are Lewmar 40 STC two-speed self-tailers, and halyard winches are Lewmar 16 STC self-tailers, which worked efficiently on our test boat. Halyards are led aft through port and starboard Harken sheave organizers to Lewmar Superlock double stoppers located near the companionway.

The mainsheet is close at hand to skipper or crew; controls are a Harken 6:1 tackle system with Harken fiddle blocks and a single ratchet with becket and cam. The system is anchored by a double-ended Harken traveler.

We were impressed that this mainsheet arrangement, despite being located in the cockpit, does not interfere with crew comfort and still allows the helmsman to ease the sheet quickly.

Additional mainsail control is provided by a Hall Quik-Vang.

A 40″ Edson stainless steel wheel allows the helmsman to see headsail shape from either rail. However, we’re not sold on wheel steering on a boat this size. We think a tiller provides better feel, improved steering from the weather side, and is less obtrusive, but we also realize that the public prefers wheel steering.

The cockpit seats measure 50″ long x 19″ wide and are comfortable.

Both a Schaefer 1100 furler and a Thurston dodger are on the boat’s list of standard equipment.

With the exception of a carbon fiber mast, a $10,000 option, the only option needed to enhance performance is the spinnaker hardware package, which lists for $945, less sails.

We think most sailors will find this boat’s systems well-conceived and functional, whether sailing shorthanded or fully crewed.

Accommodations The 11′ beam and 6′ 2″ headroom make for a spacious interior, especially compared to other 32-footers. The finish work shows excellent attention to detail, including the teak and holly sole and teak ceiling battens. Gelcoat surfaces are smooth and shiny, chainplates attached to the bulkhead are polished, and cushions are well upholstered with heavy fabric.

Beyond that, there’s nothing particularly remarkable about the layout or accommodations, though we did find a few nits to pick.

The saloon has two 6′ 4″ settee/berths covered with 4″ closed-cell foam cushions. The dining table folds upright on the bulkhead when not in use, and the fastener holding it is flimsy.

There are pigeonhole stowage areas behind the settees, and narrow, 9″ wide shelves mounted on the hull. The space below the starboard settee holds a 50-gallon water tank. There is storage under the port settee, unless it is filled with an auxiliary tank, as was our test boat.

The navigation station is an off-white counter top measuring 23″ x 27″. Below the table is open stowage. We think this area is a candidate for reorganization because above and outboard of the shelves are the boat’s batteries, which will be difficult to monitor and require strength and agility to remove. Also, there’s no seating at the nav table, except by kneeling on the settee and facing aft, which would be uncomfortable. One owner has retrofitted a swing-out seat, which has two drawbacks: It blocks the passageway and has no knee room. Another owner is considering a removable, floor-mounted chair, but doesn’t know where to stow it.

Immediately aft of the nav station is the head, a one-piece molded unit copied from larger J Boats. It is equipped with a shower and a large, open hanging locker, sink, cup holder, mirror and small medicine cabinet behind the sink. The head is a Raritan PH-II with holding tank and overboard discharge system.

The galley is L-shaped with adequate space and equipment to satisfy the needs of most short-term cruisers. A two-burner Force 10 stove with oven and broiler is located outboard and aft, and there is space for meal preparation on a 41″ x 18″ countertop over a 6 cubic foot icebox. This is a large space for a boat this size; however, the cook will have to remove necessary items from the ice box before commencing.

The single-basin stainless steel sink measures 29″ x 13″ x 10″ deep. Stowage for pots and pans is below the stove. Behind a smoked Lexan cover are two 48″ shelves.

Additional stowage is accessed through a removable panel in the galley or from the cockpit lazarette. This 46″ high and 44″ wide area extends to the stern and is subdivided by what Johnstone calls a bisecting bulkhead running fore and aft. Because it has no hanging poles, shelves or bins, it has the potential to resemble Fibber McGee’s closet. Johnstone explained that the company decided to leave the area open so that individual skippers could organize it to suit their needs.

The forward stateroom has a 76″ V-berth, 24″ wide at the foot, enclosed by a solid wood door.

There are 9″ wide shelves on both sides, a hanging locker, and a small vanity. Stowage below the berth is divided into two compartments. Optional equipment includes a sink and teak battens on the hull sides.

The engine is located below the companionway steps, which are teak mounted on a stainless steel frame. There is also access to the engine from a removable panel in the head.

The engine is easily accessible but changing the oil on the 3-cylinder, 27-hp. Yanmar diesel through the dip stick could get messy. There is a drip pan but little clearance.

Performance During our test sail we found the J/32 to have the same performance characteristics of her predecessors, and may be easier to steer. Our test boat was provided by an owner who had her outfitted for cruising and was loaded with personal possessions, and full fuel and water tanks.

We tested her in relatively flat water and true wind speeds ranging from 8-12 knots.

Our first impression is that she is buoyant and lively, and responds quickly to the breeze by moving forward, rather than sideways. The entire test was conducted with a full mainsail and 120% roller furling genoa.

Sailing to weather we initially sailed to within 50°-55° of the true wind at 6-6.5 knots with a neutral helm. When we added backstay tension by cranking the Sailtec hydraulic backstay tensioner, her point improved by 5° and we gained 1/4 knot of boatspeed. She has a seakindly motion, and we like the way she knifed through the small chop.

We think the sailor who enjoys trimming sails to maximize speed will enjoy tinkering with the mainsheet, jib and traveler positions. A hanked-on jib would improve pointing, but will require manual sail changes.

Off-the-wind performance was equally good. Sailing at 120° in 8 knots of wind, boatspeed hit 7 knots.

We also discovered that her sailing groove is relatively wide, and that average sailors will find her easy to balance on all points of sail.

Under power, the J/32 reached 6 knots at three-quarters throttle, it backed in a straight line, and turned 360° within a boat length.

Conclusion We think Alan Johnstone hit the target he was aiming for. She’s a legitimate performance cruiser with spacious accommodations.

The J/32 is built to high standards using modern construction. The workmanship, with both fiberglass and wood materials, is of high quality.

Among her warts are the navigation station design and allocation of stowage areas. One owner told us that he had more usable stowage on his San Juan 28 than on the J/32. We also were told that a stainless steel swim ladder was showing signs of corrosion after only one season, and that the ladder is attached to the stern rail by a bungie cord rather than a proper fastening.

Standard equipment includes full engine instrumentation, a Martec two-bladed folding propeller, hot and cold pressure water system, hydraulic backstay adjuster, furler, cockpit dodger and Yanmar engine.

Sailors who can afford this boat can expect to be passing lots of other boats while under sail. Performance has a price, however. The J/32 is priced at $120,900, fob Warren, Rhode Island; the Catalina 320 is priced at $85,000.

Contact- J Boats, Inc., Box 90, 557 Thames St., Newport, RI 02840; 401/846-8410.

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Offshore rated Hereshoff designed Townsend 30 built at the First Cabin Marine yard in  Port  Townsend, Wash. in 1989. We have her marine survey from 2019 that shows her to be in excellent condition overall and at this price point she represents an excellent value.

With her full keel (cutaway forefoot) and fully-protected rudder, this boat can provide safe coastal cruising or make the big bluewater passages.  Belowdecks she has a V-berth cabin forward with head compartment to port, main salon with dinette and seating, and the diesel engine on centerline under the companionway ladder.  Her galley is simple and the composting head is a real plus in terms of ease of use and staying out of port for long periods of time. 

She has an 18 hp Yanmar 2GM diesel and can reach 6 knots under power.   Her cutter rig offers options a standard sloop doesn’t.  If you  love  the classic lines of a traditional sailing yacht, this fits the bill and more . 

Boat Type: Sloop Condition: Fair ⓘ Rating of vessel condition: Excellent: Essentially as new or Bristol in appearance Above Average: Has had above average care with no obvious defects or limitations Average: Ready for sale but needs some maintenance o repairs, updates or cleaning Fair: Needs significant maintenance, repair, or service.

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Boat Details. Offshore rated Hereshoff designed Townsend 30 built at the First Cabin Marine yard in Port Townsend, Wash. in 1989. We have her marine survey from 2019 that shows her to be in excellent condition overall and at this price point she represents an excellent value. With her full keel (cutaway forefoot) and fully-protected rudder ...

(Thanks to Graeme Tearle for providing this article from the New Zealand Herald - 2008) Des Townson was the creative genius behind some of the most well known classes in New Zealand sailing, including the Starling, Zephyr, Mistral and Pied Piper, with about 3,500 yachts and boats carrying the Townson name. Mr Townson was recognised for his contribution to yachting in the Queen's Birthday ...

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Although we're starting some "club racing" again next month, so that may get some exercise. Michael & Des, I think the Townsend 30 was a stretched Herreschoff 28. The hulls were glass and, I think, molded in Sydney, BC. They were sold as incomplete boats and finished off by owners.

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Albert Jordan, brother to Retired Member AC Judy Townsend (A-21) passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024. Services will be held at A.A. Raynor & Sons Funeral Home (318 E 71st St, Chicago, IL 60619) with a visitation from 10-11am and a funeral from 11am-12pm on Friday, August 30.

Known as the Wizard of Bristol, Nat Herreshoff was an innovative and brilliant designer, sailor, and boatbuilder. Features common on boats today—sail tracks and slides, bulb keels, fin keels, and hollow aluminum masts—were all developed by Herreshoff. He designed and built one of the earliest catamarans seen in the US. Spanning a career of 70 years designing large and small sail and power ...

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1746 Townsend Ave, Santa Clara CA, is a Single Family home that contains 1080 sq ft and was built in 1954.It contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.This home last sold for $1,808,000 in April 2020. The Zestimate for this Single Family is $2,224,000, which has decreased by $39,523 in the last 30 days.The Rent Zestimate for this Single Family is $5,150/mo, which has increased by $122/mo in the last ...

Halsey Herreshoff, furthering the family heritage, is a prolific designer of production and custom yachts. As a sailor, he has been bowman, tactician and navigator, with four successful Americas Cup defenses. He has also been responsible for the development of the Herreshoff Marine Museum and America's Cup Hall of Fame in Bristol, R.I. Halsey C Herreshoff Inc 1 Burnside St Bristol, RI 02809 ...

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The THOMPSON 30 was designed to compete in the 30 ft sport boat division in the Australia. Trailerable and easily launched via a crane or ramp. Retractable keel and rudder. The first boat sent to the US for Chris Bouzaid was a race winner. Asymmetric spinnakers with articulating and retracting pole. Spars - Carbon fiber mast with aluminum boom.

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