- Builder
- J Boats
- Model
- J/80
- Racer/Performance +3
- Length
- 26.3 ft
- Built in
- United States (USA)
General
BuilderJ Boats
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States (USA)
Boat TypeRacer/Performance, Sloop, Monohull, Daysailer
CategorySail
Hull TypeMonohull
Hull ModifierPlaning-capable
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Vessel DesignerRod Johnstone
Accommodation
LayoutAccommodation Set 1
Number of Cabins1
Engines
Standard · 1× Mercury 4 stroke 2.5
Drive TypeOutboard
Engines1
Horsepower per Engine3 HP
Fuel TypeGas
Measurements
Overall Length26.3 ft
Waterline Length22 ft
Beam8.4 ft
Standard Draft4.9 ft
Displacement Weight2,900 lb
Keel Weight1,400.1 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity4 gal
Rigging
Main Sail338 sq ft
Jib236.8 sq ft
Spinnaker676 sq ft
Figures are for the current generation unless marked otherwise. Where a specification differs by generation or engine package, it is shown for the relevant version.
What Is a J Boats J/80?
SAILING WORLD rated J/80 as easier to handle, less intimidating, safer and better suited for sailing offshore than other modern sportboats tested. If you would like to expand your sailing horizons with a modern sportboat outside protected harbors and lakes, there's only one choice: the J/80.
Authorized J Boats Dealers
Dealers authorized by J Boats for the areas shown. Brokerage firms selling used hulls are not listed here.
Ashley Yachts
Escape Yachting
Irish Boat Shop
McMichael Yacht Brokers
J Boats J/80 Exterior
J Boats J/80 Interior
J Boats J/80 Deck Layout
Frequently Asked Questions
The current generation of the J Boats J/80 measures 26.3 ft overall, with a beam of 8.4 ft.
Top and cruising speed depend on the engine package and load. Check the engines tab in the specifications above and the individual listings for the figures of each hull.
New hulls are priced by the builder and its dealers and include the current generation's equipment. Used hulls are priced by their owners and reflect age, hours, condition, and upgrades since delivery.