Nine minute sailing tour of the J/122 off of Newport, Rhode Island.
produced by Sail TV on the J122.
Introduction
New for 2007, the J/122 is a versatile 40 foot performance sprit boat with refined deck layout, comfortable live-aboard accommodation and built using superior SCRIMP infusion moulding.
Like her famous stable mates, the J/109 and J/133, the J/122 is an IRC-friendly racer/cruiser with competitive performance with a J/122 one-design rule under development. The J/122 benefits from a simple and balanced sail plan, high quality SCRIMP construction as well as complete accommodation.
The new J/122, developed with and built by J Europe in France, is distinguished by the high aspect, non-overlapping sailplan (maximum size 110% jib) which simplifies the deck plan and sail selection.
J122 - Principal Dimensions
US (ft)
Metric (m)
LOA
40
12.19
LWL
34.6
10.55
Beam
11.91
3.63
Standard Draft
7.22
2.2
Standard Ballast
5,600
2,540
Shoal Keel Option
TBD
TBD
Displacement
14,900
6,760
Engine
40 hp
40 hp
100% SA
865
80.35
I
54.42
16.59
ISP
57.68
17.58
J
15.2
4.63
P
51.34
15.65
E
17.57
5.36
SA/Dspl
23
23
Dspl/L
161
161
The setback headstay with furler are recessed into the deck to maximize the jib luff length while retaining the convenience of jib furling from the cockpit. When combined with the simplicity of an asymmetric spinnaker flown from a retractable carbon bow sprit, it’s easy to achieve near peak performance with minimal crew effort.
The J/122 cockpit is ergonomically optimized with a floor mounted traveller, below decks mainsheet system, offshore seatbacks, remote backstay adjuster and a removable transom dock box option that allows one to convert from race mode to cruise mode in a matter of minutes.
Several of her key features include:
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A generous rig with 110% LP headsail and below deck jib furling.
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Carbon fibre bow sprit and Asymmetrical kite for short-handed performance ease.
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Low VCG 7.2’ (2.2m) keel with swept leading edge for short-handed stability.
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Low maintenance deck configuration with minimised use of wood, large protected cockpit with long seats and high backrests combined with floor mounted mainsail traveller, below-deck mainsheet system, and large diameter wheel steering for comfortable sailing.
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Choice of three cabin/single head or two cabin/two head interior layout with full headroom for live-aboard cruising, complete galley, proper navigation station, opening ports for ventilation and plenty of storage.
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Removable dock box at transom for easy race/cruise conversion.
Several option packages are available, tailored to your specific cruising and racing needs.
“The J/122 has been turning heads all year in Europe and North America. Now you can hop aboard for a quick demo sail from the comfort of your living room or office. Join the J staff and friends for a nine minute sailing tour of the J/122 off of Newport, Rhode Island and see how easy this boat is to sail and get up to speed. Please click here to view online. Enjoy!”
Also, please click here to view the video produced by Sail TV on the J122.
