j 88 sailboat

Boat Test: J/88

The latest midsized racer-cruiser from j/boats offers exhilarating performance in a family-friendly package.

I have been fortunate to sail most models in the J/Boat family and I confess, I like them all. The new J/88 is an ideal blend of what makes the J/Boat brand so enduring. 

Falling neatly between the J/70 and J/111, the 88 might be labeled midsize if it were an automobile, but no matter what you call it, the J/Boat design and build team found the sweet spot with this 29-foot family daysailer and racer. It's a J, so it's fast and fun to sail in a variety of conditions. Its success is well documented in an auspicious debut in 2014, including second in class in the Chicago-Mackinac race. While it is small enough to be single-point lifted for easy storage and trailering, it is big enough to have an interior that's surprisingly comfortable, with enough elbowroom to extend sailing through the weekend. 

A big part of the J/88's allure is the simplicity of the systems designed into the boat. The high-aspect, double-spreader carbon rig, which is deck-stepped for easy stepping and tuning, features a nonoverlapping sailplan. No genoas are needed, and the retractable sprit, a J trademark, makes for easy spinnaker launching. Within minutes of leaving the slip, the 14-horsepower inboard Yanmar was silenced and we  were tacking out of Back Creek. Once on the Chesapeake Bay, we cracked off on a tight reach and zoomed toward the far shore. This promised to be an exciting boat test. 

The cockpit is the heart of the J/88. The T-shaped, open-transom layout provided plenty of room for our crew of three to handle the boat with ease. All sail controls are led aft to clutches and winches on either side of the companionway. The traveler is on the cockpit sole and the mainsheet, which includes gross and fine controls, is placed for the helmsman to trim. The primary winches are also within easy reach, allowing the boat to be singlehanded, ideal for a sweet daysail after work. The transomhung rudder provides dinghylike control and it took me a bit of practice to avoid over steering.

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• Last update: 13rd March 2020

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J/88 is a 29 ′ 2 ″ / 8.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Alan Johnstone and built by J Boats and J Composites starting in 2013.

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)

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J/Boats J/88

J/88 – one design family speedster.

The J/88 is not only comfortable and easy to handle, but her sweet balance, effortless speed and comfort will maximize your sailing fun. J/88 truly hits the sweet-spot in J Boat’s new performance sprit range – large enough to provide the creature comforts of a sit-in cockpit, inboard diesel, overnighting interior and head; and small enough to be single-point lifted, owner trailered and stored. Plus, there’s no wood on deck, minimum systems, and a simple functional interior so you can maximize sailing time and minimize on-board maintenance.

Specifications

Basic boat info.

• Make: J Boats
• Model: J/88
• Category: Sail
• Construction: Fiberglass
• Keel Type: Bulb Keel
• Hull length 8.90m
• Waterline length 8.18m
• Maximum beam 2.90m
• Draught 1.98m
• Upwind sail area 40.8m²
• Displacement 2.200kg
• Ballast weight 650kg

2 Inboard 13hp engines.

Boat Class: Racers

More Info : Manufacturer Website – J/88 Features

J/88 is all about the joy of sailing – the exhilarating feel of a boat that responds instantly to slight changes in trim and course. The joy of sailing a well-balanced boat upwind in a breeze and then hoisting the masthead A-sail and flying over the waves downwind, with only a few fingers lightly holding the tiller. When the wind dies to a whisper, the J/88 with its high aspect, non-overlapping sailplan (no genoas), has the sail power and low hull resistance to ghost along while other have to motor.

J/88 features a simple but functional overnighting interior layout with two full length settee berths, and a private head and sail storage forward of the main bulkhead. There’s comfortable seating for four in the main cabin with a mini-galley and navigation area, and a large cooler near the companionway.

J/88 International Class Association

If you plan to enter your boat into one-design fleet racing (i.e. not IRC) then it is important to adhere to the class rules as they have been designed to make racing fair for all. Click here to view the Class Rule relating to the yacht you own.

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J/88, a 29’ family speedster, fast and balanced upwind with planing performance downwind. Small enough to be single-point lifted, owner trailered and stored. Hope to see you at the next regatta.

‘The J/88 spells fun. Super easy to sail, fast, low maintenance, responsive, sea-kindly, a true pocket-rocket … We just can’t get enough of the J/88 – she is such a beautiful yacht to sail, and we look forward to sailing and racing her, whatever the conditions.’  Jedi  – AUS J8800

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Make & Model

J Boats J/88

MEASUREMENTS

Description.

The nice people at J-Boats say " Sailing Comfort with Speed to Burn ... the J/88 truly hits the sweet-spot in J Boats' new generation of performance sprit boats. This mid-sized 29' (8.8m) family speedster is fast, fun and stable with the security and comfort of a sit-in cockpit, inboard diesel, overnighting interior and onboard head".

"Jumuno" is in very good order and has been continuously update by the current owner....

"Jumuno" is in very good order and has been continuously update by the current owner.... road legal road trailer, new unused North Sails, cabin heating, autopilot with ram .... the list goes on. This yacht is ready to go at the end of June 2021.

PART-EXCHANGES can be considered against this yacht

Yacht Information

• Boat Name:  JUMUNU 5
• Year:  2016
• Builder:  J Boats
• Designer:  Alan Johnstone
• Engine:  Volvo D1-13
• Trailer:  Road legal fin keel road trailer
• Located:  Hamble UK
• LOA:  29 ft 2 in / 8.90m
• Beam:  9 ft 6 in / 2.92m
• Draft:  6 ft 6 in / 2.01m
• Light Displ:  2250 kg
• Volvo D1-13
• 13hp diesel
• Fresh water cooling
• 30 litre fuel tank
• Eberspacher cabin heating
• 2nd battery with switch and double diode
• 12v socket (10a max) at chart table
• Aquasignal LED Tricolour light (12/24v)

Deck Equipment

• Fractional sloop
• Carbon fibre double spreader mast, deck stepped for easy rigging and tuning
• New standing rigging in 2019
• Carbon bowsprit
• Backstay flicker
• 4 x self tailing cockpit winches
• Two tone grey non-skid decks
• Tiller steering
• Internal hull pockets
• Pop up marine cleats
• Anchor + 30m 10mm leaded rope 8-10m
• 4 x 14m 10mm Octoplait and 4 x size 3 fenders
• Mainsail cover
• 2nd Kite halyard fitted
• North Sails 3Di J2
• North Sails A2 asymmetric SuperLite/Kote SK 75 CTDR
• North Sails A5 asymmetric SuperLite/Kote SK 130 CTDR
• North Sails Jib heavy weather OSR max 3DI 780 m 14,000 Dpi (TWS 18 plus knots)
• North Sails Square Top mainsail 3DI
• Code Zero (unused)
• NEW North Sails 2021:
• IRC Optimised mainsail 3DI RAW 360 12,600 Dpi
• Helix luff furling Jib Top NPL Sport Xi Aramid NLXi09v2
• IRC Optimised A2 asymmetric SuperLite/Kote SK 90 CTDR
• Profurl NEX 2.5 furler

Domestic Inventory

• Cushions in saloon, two settee berths
• Open fore cabin
• Navigation station
• Marine w.c.
• Cabin heating system

Navigation Equipment

• B&G autopilot with an internal Raymarine ram
• B&G Triton Instrument Pack
• Extra N2k cables and consumables
• B&G V50 DSC VHF with AIS Receiver
• B&G Rate compass, RC42N, Micro-C
• Navionics Nav Plus 28XG UK and Ireland
• Zeus W7M bulkhead mounted
• B&G Triton digital display, T41 3 x displays in mast pod
• B&G Triton speed/depth/wind pack
• Hawk VHF antenna
• GoFree WiFi module
• B&G NAIS 400 Class B AIS System c/w GPS aerial
• NSPL-400 AIS/VHF splitter
• LED Tricolour masthead light
• Cat 4 and 3 safety gear with 6 x lifejackets
• Pigout lifeline hoses x 8

Additional Information

• Endorsed IRC certificate being updated in June 2021 (will need renewing on change of ownership)
• Sail number
• NEW carbon mast fitted in 2019
• Standing rigging replaced in 2019
• Road trailer (street legal!)

Directions To Sea Ventures Swanwick

By Car from M27 coming from the West:

• Leave M27 at junction 8, and turn right at the roundabout at the bottom of the slip road, signposted Hamble A3024
• At the next (Tesco) roundabout, take the 1st exit onto A27/Providence Hill
• Continue for about 1.0 mile then turn right into Swanwick Marina at traffic lights.

By Car from M27 coming from the East:

• Leave M27 at junction 9, and turn left at the roundabout at end of slip road
• Turn right at next roundabout, signposted Hamble A27
• Continue along A27 for about 3 miles, turn left into Swanwick Marina at traffic lights. Sea Ventures are in an office overlooking the marina
• Nearest station is Bursledon on the Southampton – Portsmouth line
• Nearest mainline is Southampton Airport on the main London – Southampton line

Owners Comments

It’s interesting with the J88........in a way it’s the most fun boat I’ve ever owned......more a big dingy than yacht.  Absolute weapon in the light as well.

I'll miss sailing her, which has been a pure joy, but I now need a larger yacht for more offshore yacht racing.

Engine Count

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Displacement(kgs)

1315.42 kilograms

2263.43 kilograms

Engine Type

No of Heads

ABOUT J BOATS J/88

The J Boats J/88 is 29 feet long and has a 9.5 feet beam and a draft of 1.98 meters. This 2016 diesel J Boats J/88 powered by Volvo D-13 with 13.0 horsepower. The J Boats J/88 is made of fiberglass.

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One of the most versatile combat aircraft of the Second World War, the Junkers Ju88 was originally designed as a medium bomber but its high speed and agreeable handling characteristics saw it usefully employed in the intruder, reconnaissance, anti-shipping and night-fighting roles.

The Ju88 R-1 on display in the Battle of Britain Hall is a night-fighter variant that was flown from Norway to Scotland in May 1943 after two members of its crew were persuaded to defect by British Secret Service agents. This aircraft’s nose-mounted Lichtenstein radar provided valuable information about German electronic defences that was especially helpful to RAF Bomber Command.

Date: September 1943 Collection Ref: X001-4331