Palmer Johnson 30 (PJ-30 / 1/2 Ton / North Star 1000)
Description
The Palmer Johnson 30 stands as an excellent example of 1970s racing yacht design, combining Sparkman & Stephens' legendary naval architecture expertise with the International Offshore Rule's competitive requirements. Built by both Palmer Johnson in the United States and Hughes Boat Works in Canada (as the North Star 1000), this design successfully balanced racing performance with practical construction.
Construction Details
| Designer | Sparkman and Stephens |
|---|---|
| Builder | Palmer Johnson |
| Length | 29.920 ft |
| LOA | 29.930 ft |
| LWL | 22.670 ft |
| Beam | 9.500 ft |
| Displacement | 8000 lb |
| Ballast | 3710 lb |
| Max Draft | 5.300 ft |
| Year Built | 1973 |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 37.50 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 12.42 ft |
| p | 33 ft |
| e | 9.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37.50 ft | 12.42 ft | 33 ft | 9.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
Palmer Johnson 30 (PJ-30 / 1/2 Ton / North Star 1000) - MAINSAIL
| Luff | * 33 ft - (10058 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 9.5 ft - (2896 mm) |
| Leech | * 33.92 ft - (10339 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 34.02 ft - (10369 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 4.5 in - (114 mm) |
| Area | 156.59 ft² |
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Palmer Johnson 30 (PJ-30 / 1/2 Ton / North Star 1000) - JIBSAIL
| Luff | * 31.6 ft - (9632 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 16.55 ft - (5044 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.28 ft - (8315 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 14.28 ft - (4353 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 12 ° |
| Area | 225.69 ft² |
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Palmer Johnson 30 (PJ-30 / 1/2 Ton / North Star 1000) - GENOA
| Luff | * 37.53 ft - (11439 mm) |
|---|---|
| Foot | * 20.14 ft - (6139 mm) |
| Leech | * 35.21 ft - (10732 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 18.63 ft - (5678 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 4 ° |
| Area | 349.58 ft² |
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Palmer Johnson 30 (PJ-30 / 1/2 Ton / North Star 1000) - SPINNAKER
| Stays | * 37.53 ft - (11439 mm) |
|---|---|
| MidGirth | * 22.36 ft - (6815 mm) |
| Foot | * 22.36 ft - (6815 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 180 % |
| Area | 713.3 ft² |
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