Jeff Johnstone from J Boats puts a new J/70 to the test amidst sea trials in Bristol, RI on a blustery day.
The J/70 Speedster (22.75 feet) is J/Boats’ first ramp-launchable keelboat – designed to fulfill the growing need for an easy-to-own, high performance one-design that is exciting to sail, stable enough sailboat for the family, and built to last.
The 11′ long cockpit and moderate height boom allows for easy crew movement across the cockpit while tacking and jibing.
As of December 2012 the price was “$46,000 to $49,000 FOB RI, depending on sails, trailer, and outboard.” So, I guess we will not see many of these machines in South Africa in the near future!
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