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Because of its strict one design rule, older boats are equally competitive with new boats. It races with the “class jib,” a non-overlapping jib, a mainsail, and a large spinnaker. The boat is capable of planing on reaches and runs.

According to its builder, “Since its introduction in 1983, the J/22 has blossomed into an International class now with 1,600+ boats sailing in 65 fleets in 18 countries. Over 130 boats sailed in the 2004 World Championship. On the merits of its sailing characteristics, widespread popularity and small crew number (3-4), J/22 continues to be the boat of choice and is selected again for the 2005 Rolex International Women’s Keelboat Championship in Annapolis, MD.”

loa 22’     beam 8’ sail area ft² spinnaker area 480 ft² hull weight 1790 lbs. crew 3-4 # of boats built 1600 active US fleets NJ, PA, MD, FL, CA, MA, CT, RI, VA, NY, TX, LA

Class website: http://www.j22.org/

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J/22 is a 22 ′ 6 ″ / 6.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Rod Johnstone and built by J Boats and Waterline Systems, LLC starting in 1983.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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J22 Charter

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J22 Description

The J22 is available to our Basic Keelboat graduates and qualified sailors for day charters. Charter one of these boats for an enjoyable day sail or to practice your sailing techniques.

The J22 is designed and built in New England. They offer strength, stability and speed unmatched in keelboats of their size. The J22 is tiller driven to enhance the boat’s reaction time and the large rudder provides a light feel, translating into a forgiving and precise helmsmanship. The lead keel balances the sail plan and keeps the boat upright giving the boat its ultimate stability. The J22 also has a sail plan that gives the boat speed in light to medium wind but that can easily be reefed if the winds increase. The deck is completely surrounded by double lifelines and bow and stern pulpits, and all control lines are within reach of the cockpit.

Please visit our detailed yacht charter information page for more information on the J22 pricing.

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J22 Sailboat Fleet

The J22 sailboat, first introduced in 1983, is a responsive, rugged, and stable 22’ race boat. Currently, there are in excess of 1650 active boats, sailing  in 65 fleets, in 18 countries.

With an overall weight of 1800 lbs, it can be easily towed behind an SUV and can be hoist or ramp-launched. With a deck-stepped mast, the boat is easy to rig.

Below, the boat features a 2-person vee berth and two settee seats aft. Flotation air tanks are located in the bow peak, underneath the vee berths, and beneath the cockpit, aft.  Boats are built with a Baltek cored laminate and boats from the early 1980’s still compete in national regattas. The boat can be single-handled (sit forward of the traveler bar) or raced with crews of 2 to 4 people. The boat draws 3.8’ and has a sail area of 223 sq. ft..

With an active national and international Class Association ( https://www.j22.com/ ), the boat has a robust resale market, and used boats can be purchased for as low as ~$7,000 ~ $10,000.  For boats currently available on the Class website go to:  http://j22forum.com/forum/5-classifieds/

Locally, Victoria Sailing School ( www.victoriasailingschool.com ) teaches introductory American Sailing Association (ASA) classes on J22s. Their wet-slipped boats are available for rent, and can be raced in CSYC’s Wednesday night races.

At Chatfield, owners ramp-launch the J22 off of trailers attached to their vehicles by a 30’ web strap and small dolly wheel on the trailer tongue. Some owners keep their boats in a wet slip for the season.  Others dry-sail their boats out of Chatfield’s storage lot.  Before buying a boat, be sure to secure summer (slip or dry-sail storage) and winter dry-storage space as this can be in short supply.  Members of CSYC’s J22 Fleet are friendly and are available to chat about the boat, summer and winter storage, and where boats might be available for sale.

Colorado Sail and Yacht Club is a community of boaters and enthusiasts located at Chatfield Reservoir. All boaters are welcome, whether you are a … More>>>

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The J/22 is a pleasure to own, trailerable and fun to sail. With its easy-to-rig deck stepped mast, crew can get from trailer to sailing in 30 minutes. This weight sensitive boat appeals to all ages and skill levels, with 12 to 15 year old boats routinely winning major championships. Below, two deck layouts help access sheets and control lines so crew can optimize weight placement and avoid movement.

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Boat Specifications

LOA: 22.5 ft (7 m) LWL: 19 ft (5.7 m) Beam: 8 ft (2.4 m) Draft: 3. 8 ft (1.1 m) Displacement: 1790 lb (811.7 kg) Lead Keel: 700 lb (317 kg) Sail Area: 223 sq. ft (20.7 sq. m)

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