What is the length of a j24?
What is the length of a j24?
J/24
| Development | |
|---|---|
| LOA | 7.32 m (24.0 ft) |
| LWL | 6.10 m (20.0 ft) |
| Beam | 2.71 m (8 ft 11 in) |
| Hull appendages |
Can you trailer a j24?
YES you can trailer launch the J/24. You have to find a more robust wheel for the dolly. you also must make sure the boat is forward (tongue heavy) on the trailer…
How fast is a j24 sailboat?
The J can carry a full main comfortably up to 20 knots true wind speed. The keel is a fairly high-aspect-ratio keel and the rudder is outboard with no balance at all. There is some flare to the topsides, and overall I’d say that this is a very attractive hull shape….Boat Specifications.
| LOA | 24′ |
|---|---|
| Sail Area | 261 sq. ft. |
How tall is the mast on a j24?
Mast Height: 28 Ft.
How much does a J24 cost?
A standard J/24 FOB the Tillotson Pearson factory in Warren will cost $25,320. There are a few options. A dark hull color adds another $715. The bootstripe adds another $295 (which doesn’t seem worth it).
How much does a j24 cost?
Does J24 have a head?
The boat does not come equipped with a head. To avoid the extra drag of a through-hull fitting, portable heads are often used.
How much does a j24 sailboat cost?
If you decide you want to buy a new J/24 rather than investigating the used market, here’s an idea of how much it will cost. First, you’ll need the boat. A standard J/24 FOB the Tillotson Pearson factory in Warren will cost $25,320. There are a few options.
Can you sleep on a J24?
No, unless all you want to do below is lay down and sleep.
What is a J/24 sailboat?
The J/24 is a 24’ (7.32m) one design sailboat designed by Rod Johnstone (United States). She was built since 1977 (and now discontinued) by J/Boats (United States). The ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat’s displaced volume to the power two-thirds.
How did the J/24 get into the Olympics?
With the help of British enthusiasts, the Johnstones were able to make the J/24 an IYRU (International Yacht Racing Union) recognized class. More international lobbying got the J/24 into the Pan American Games. There are some disadvantages to proprietary one designs. First, the class is in a real bind if the builder goes bankrupt.
What happened to the mast on my J 24?
On some of the older J/24s, the plywood has delaminated, letting the mast “sink” 1/4 inch or more. Owners of these boats have either returned them to the factory for replacement of the bulkhead, or ground off the delamination and reglassed the bulkhead themselves.
What are the problems with J/24 bulkheads?
Harder to rectify is the problem of delamination of the main bulkhead. J/24s are raced hard, often with substantial rig tension. The chainplates pierce the deck and are bolted to the main bulkhead. The plywood bulkhead is tabbed with fiberglass to the hull and deck.
