
- Builder
- J Boats
- Model
- J/9
- Racer/Performance +3
- Length
- 28.1 ft
- Built in
- United States (USA)
General
BuilderJ Boats
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States (USA)
Boat TypeRacer/Performance, Sloop, Daysailer, Monohull
CategorySail
Hull TypeMonohull
Hull ModifierPlaning-capable
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Vessel DesignerAlan Johnstone
Accommodation
LayoutAccommodation Set 1
Guest Limit2
Number of Cabins1
Double Bed1
Total Berths2
Wet Head1
Total Heads1
Engines
Standard · 1× Torqeedo Cruise 4.0 FP
Drive TypeIPS Pod Drive
Engines1
Horsepower per Engine9 HP
Fuel TypeElectric
Optional · 1× Torqeedo Cruise 6.0
Drive TypeIPS Pod Drive
Engines1
Horsepower per Engine9.9 HP
Fuel TypeElectric
Optional · 1× Yanmar 2YM15
Drive TypeSail Drive
Engines1
Horsepower per Engine14 HP
Fuel TypeDiesel
Measurements
Overall Length28.1 ft
Waterline Length25.4 ft
Beam8.5 ft
Standard Draft4.9 ft
Optional Draft3.9 ft
Displacement Weight4,250 lb
Keel Weight2,050 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity9 gal
Rigging
Main Sail448.9 sq ft
Jib314.3 sq ft
Spinnaker898.3 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/9?
Responding to a growing need amongst sailors for a more comfortable, simpler and easy-to-own daysailer, J/Boats is excited to announce a sleek new 28 footer (the “J/9”) with perhaps the most comfortable cockpit and easiest-to-manage sailplan in this size range.
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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/9 Exterior
J Boats J/9 Interior
J Boats J/9 Deck Layout
Frequently Asked Questions
The current generation of the J Boats J/9 measures 28.1 ft overall, with a beam of 8.5 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.
