J/22
Description
The J/22 is a popular American one-design keelboat designed by Rod Johnstone and built by J Boats from 1983 to the present, with over 1,600 units produced worldwide, making it one of the most successful modern one-design sailboats. Intended primarily for club racing, day sailing, and introductory offshore racing, it offers simple rigging, predictable handling, and trailer ability, appealing to beginners, families, and competitive sailors. Its lightweight fiberglass construction, fixed keel, and compact size make it ideal for lakes, bays, and coastal waters, with active international fleets in the US, Europe, and Australia. Owners praise its "fun, fast, and forgiving" nature, with the International J/22 Class Association ensuring strict one-design rules for fair racing Beam 8 ft Max Draft 3 ft 10 in Dry Weight 1790 lb. Length at Waterline 19 ft
Construction Details
| Designer | Rod Johnstone |
|---|---|
| Length | 22.500 ft |
| LOA | 22.500 ft |
| LWL | 19.000 ft |
| Beam | 8.000 ft |
| Displacement | 1790 lb |
| Max Draft | 3.800 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 24.80 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 8.80 ft |
| p | 26.10 ft |
| e | 9 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24.80 ft | 8.80 ft | 26.10 ft | 9 ft | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 26.08 ft - (7949 mm) |
| Foot | 9 ft - (2743 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.11 ft - (8263 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 27.29 ft - (8318 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4 in - (102 mm) |
| Area | * 121.11 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23.37 ft - (7123 mm) |
| Foot | 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Leech | 21 ft - (6401 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 96.93 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 8.53 ft - (2600 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 6.57 ° |
| Area | * 99.68 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | 23.37 ft - (7123 mm) |
| Foot | * 5.59 ft - (1704 mm) |
| Leech | * 21.23 ft - (6471 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115.06 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 4.89 ft - (1490 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12.03 ° |
| Area | * 57.13 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | 24 ft - (7315 mm) |
| Foot | 13.58 ft - (4139 mm) |
| Leech | 22.083 ft - (6731 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 140.11 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 12.33 ft - (3758 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 5.2 ° |
| Area | * 148.01 ft² |
| Sail Type | SPINNAKER |
|---|---|
| Stays | 24.885 ft - (7585 mm) |
| MidGirth | 16.17 ft - (4929 mm) |
| Foot | 16.17 ft - (4929 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | * 342 ft² |
Disclaimer. Boats are not all the same -- even when produced in the same factory of the same model. Sailrite does its best to publish accurate dimensions, but we often find it worthwhile to have our customers measure their boats carefully before we produce kits for them. You should take the same precautions, especially when the data is not from Sailrite.