2014 J Boats J/70

The J/70 introduces a new dimension of fun, fast sailing in a stable, easy to own boat. A natural evolution of its J pedigree, the J/70's 22-foot long waterline with high aspect, all carbon rig and deep, lifting bulb keel provides spirited performance and stability that feels like a much larger boat. Knifing through the water upwind with confidence and ease, the J/70 has that legendary “J” feel - light, controllable with a wide-groove to sail consistently fast. With an adjustable cascading backstay, one has total control over sail shape and dynamic rig tension across the full range of conditions, making it not only easy to change gears on the J/70, but faster and safer. Off the wind, J/70 will simply light-up the crew with a smile! Set the masthead asymmetrical spinnaker off the retractable carbon bowsprit, point the J/70 where you want with its deep, high-aspect rudder and the J/70 pops up on a plane and takes off in a moderate breeze.

SAILOR FRIENDLY
J/70 is all about making sailing inclusive, not exclusive. With its easily driven hull, large cockpit, and manageable three sail inventory, the J/70 is perfect for three adults, two couples, or four juniors. Sailing is about friends, it’s the joy of sharing the experience with others. When your family and friends can enjoy sailing in all weather, the return on investment will be high.

TRAILERABLE- EASY TRANSPORT & LAUNCHING
In today’s crowded harbors, it’s not always possible or economical to own a permanent mooring, marina slip or rent space in a dry lot with crane. J/70 offers a practical solution. Launch at the local boat ramp, raise the lightweight all carbon rig, lower the lifting bulb keel, hoist the sails and off you go on a sailing adventure in less than 30 minutes. The only limitations are how far you want to drive and willingness to camp in the great outdoors. Trailerable behind a family minivan or SUV, you can go anywhere.

The hull form was initially cut with a 5-axis robotic milling machine, and then faired and long-boarded to match hull fairing templates (see below).

Durable tooling gelcoat was then sprayed, sanded and buffed to a mirror finish for final inspection and measurement.

Creature comforts come in many forms on the J/70. The 11' long cockpit and moderate height boom allow easy crew movement across the cockpit while tacking and jibing. For sitting and hiking comfort, mid-height padded backrests/lifelines run cockpit length, making J/70 one of the most comfortable boats to helm without having to rely on hiking straps to keep you in the boat.

The small cabin below is a bonus, and provides weather protection, a place to nap and personal privacy... essential to keeping everyone happy if spending a day on the water. And, for children safety is paramount.

The J/70 has convenient, on-deck stowage for an outboard engine, providing safe, quick access to the transom. This means one can sail further away from homeport without worrying about paddling home or hailing for a tow.  Race Committees can start races on time and finish them later in the day without having to arrange towboats.  And, if a storm hits quickly, sails can be dropped, the engine turned on and the crew can head for home fast and safely.

CONSTRUCTION

• J/70 hull laminated with biaxial and unidirectional E- glass fabrics and balsa core for rugged durability. Deck molded with similar glass fabrics and Corecell foam core. High density core material and additional glass reinforcements are placed in way of highly loaded hardware. All laminates are engineered and built to required ISO structural standards.
• Molded internal bulkheads and ring frames with gelcoat finish, bonded to the hull and/or deck.
• Molded lift-keel structure jigged, aligned and integrally molded during primary hull layup.
• High strength, inward turning and overlapping hull to deck joint bonded with structural adhesive.
• Molded non-skid on horizontal deck surfaces.
• 4.75’ draft lifting keel with lead ballast featuring an
internal leading-edge kelp cutting mechanism operable from the cockpit while underway, SS lock down plate and a single point lifting ring w/2:1 aluminum keel crane lift system.
• (2) Harken investment cast diamond boat lift padeyes installed adjacent to keel P&S.
• High aspect transom mounted molded rudder.
• Lightweight aluminum outboard bracket mounted to
transom.

DECK

• Large self-draining cockpit with molded foot braces on centerline.
• Molded companionway cover both hinged & removable with lockable drop board.
with hoistable swivel and control line exiting aft face of
cabin house to cam cleat.
• Tack line cam cleat mounted to starboard on cabin.
• Composite tiller with Ronstan tiller extension.
• (4) Spinnaker sheet blocks with (2) outboard of primary
winches and (2) aft.
• (2) halyard lead blocks mounted at mast base.
• Four low height SS stanchions and two reinforced SS
stern rails at transom corners.
• 12” SS safety lines surrounding the cockpit with comfort
pads and termination points on deck edge forward of
shrouds.
• Transom lifeline gate with quick release.
• Foredeck U-bolt for mooring/dockline attachment.

• Interior ventilation hatch mounted on cabin house forward of mast.

RIGGING

 (2) Harken SnubbAir low profile primary winches with cam cleats. Selden Spars carbon fiber mast with single swept aluminum spreaders and stainless thru-bar attachment, carbon masthead crane, and mainsail luff track. Easy to raise and lower with deck step design and tabernacle system. Mast finished in satin black with contrasting white bands.

Carbon fiber boom with internal 4:1 outhaul, mainsheet attachment point, outhaul and single reef sheaves. Finished in satin black with contrasting white bands. Carbon bow sprit with tack ferrule fitting, painted black finish and seal system mounted at sprit housing.

1 x 19 wire standing rigging with adjustable open body turnbuckles for shrouds.
Double ended boom vang system.

Running Rigging Package includes:
Main, jib & spinnaker halyards
Main sheet, spinnaker sheets, jib sheets Tack line, sprit control line
Vang control line
Traveler control lines
Cunningham
• Air dry gelcoat finish on hull & deck surfaces • Bench style molded seats P & S.
• Bin storage aft of seats.
• Molded liner platform with inspection port.
• Molded cockpit support bulkhead with inspection port. • Anodized aluminum compression post to transfer mast
step loads to internal hull structure. • Molded entry step.
• Molded foredeck toe-rails P & S.
• SS custom fabricated chain plates for shrouds and •
• Two Ronstan black anodized jib T tracks with cars to accommodate 2:1 jib sheet terminations.
• Two sets of Harken cam cleats on side deck for direct cleating the jib sheet to leeward or windward.
• 5:1 Harken mainsheet system leading to ratchet block and cam mounted on centerline swivel base.
• Adjustable mainsheet traveler with 2:1 control line and cam cleats P & S.
• Double ended backstay adjuster purchase system leading forward to P & S cam cleats.
• Internal bowsprit launching system to exit aft face of the cabin house to cam cleat.
• Harken Small Boat Underdeck headsail furling system

Sails
1 full set from 2015 these are used and good for club sailing or pleasure sailing.
1 full 2018 Quantum set from these have been used for 3r regattas , Radial jib, crosscut mainsail, AirX 650 spin
includes a set of jib battens and main regular battens and main heavy air battens

Upgrades
New main halyard in 2019
3 third hands to set shrouds, from Sail22
Travel padded bags for : hatches, tiller, rudder, boom
Jib sock
backstay flicker carbon from sail22
Mast travel bag
2 dock lines are used to tie mast down
Custom wood mast holder for traveling and raising and lowering the mast
Deck blocks for boom vang set up including optimum boom bag rigging rope and harken blocks
Installed spin bag system including spin bag
Companion way cover from Sail22
Blocks installed on deck to cross sheet the jib
Harken 40mm carbo T2 clew blocks for jib
3 white fenders

Extras available for Purchase
Harken top cover
Harken bottom cover
Spinnaker from 2013
Sail22 custom carbon bracket that holds a prostart and a tactic
Velocitek tactic from 2015 needs a new solar panel
Airdock system, includes pvc pipes, bow up float and compressor