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J/111 is a 36 ′ 5 ″ / 11.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Alan Johnstone and built by J Boats starting in 2010.

Rig and Sails

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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The J111 is a 36.42ft fractional sloop designed by Alan Johnstone and built in fiberglass by J Boats since 2010.

The J111 is a light sailboat which is a very high performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally very small.

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One-Design Class Type: Keelboat

Was this boat built to be sailed by youth or adults? Both

Approximately how many class members do you have? 50

Photo Credit:Christopher Howell

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About International J/111 Class Association

The J/111 is a sleek, speedy, one-design 36 footer that is the ultimate day sailor, racer and weekender. The J/111 is an easy-to-handle, comfortable sailboat that accelerates quickly, slices to windward at 7+ knots and hits double-digit speeds downwind.

Boats Produced: Approx. 135

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Approximately how many boats are in the USA/North America? Approx. 50

Where is your One-Design class typically sailed in the USA? List regions of the country:

Newport/New England Annapolis/Chesapeake Chicago/Great Lakes San Francisco, CA Halifax, Nova Scotia

Does this class have a spinnaker or gennaker? Yes

How many people sail as a crew including the helm?  8-10

Ideal combined weight of range of crew:  1,433 lbs.

Boat Designed in  2011

Length (feet/inches): 36.5 Ft.

Beam: 10.8 Ft.

Weight of rigged boat without sails: 9,300 lbs.

Draft: 7.2 Ft.

Mast Height: 51.4 Ft.

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J/11s – specially designed for short-handed sailing

• Matthew Sheahan
• March 16, 2017

Sharing the same hull as the popular J/111, this new boat is designed specifically for short-handed sailing. Matthew Sheahan tries her out

In 2015 the double-handed class trophy for the Rolex Fastnet Race went to Kelvin Rawlings and Stuart Childerley aboard the J/105 Jester . Neither had raced short-handed before that season, yet both said afterwards that this was one of the most memorable and satisfying races they had ever done.

And they weren’t alone. Throughout the fleet, whether they had won silverware or not, there were plenty of other sailors echoing the same thoughts; short-handed sailing is on a roll.

Rawlings and Childerley’s J/105 is a boat that is still considered to be one of the best for the job, despite the fact that the design is now well over 20 years old. This in itself is interesting given that J Boats in general have long had a reputation for being good to sail short-handed, thanks largely to the perceived simplicity of the asymmetric spinnaker, and yet have only now launched a boat specifically aimed at this type of sailing.

Several production builders such as Jeanneau and JPK have been tapping into the enthusiasm for short-handing with models such as the Sun Fast 3200 and 3600 as well as the JPK 1010 and 1080. But finally J Boats has joined in with the J/11S.

If this boat looks familiar it is because she is based on the J/111, a boat that has proved herself successful and potent in fully crewed racing. This new 36-footer shares the same hull, deck and, to a large extent, cockpit layout of the J/111, but that’s where the similarities end.

Tweaked for short-handing

The J/11S has been tweaked to make her an easier boat to sail short-handed and more competitive. As a result she has twin rudders connected to a single tiller, a slightly shorter rig and a smaller jib. To contribute towards the lack of bodies on the rail she has more internal ballast. She also has an alloy mast and boom.

The changes and tweaks have helped to bring her IRC handicap down from 1.096 to 1.050, a reduction that gets her under the upper rating limit for the Transquadra race, a popular transatlantic race for single and double-handed amateur sailors over 40. But J Boats believes that there is another key area in which the new model can score.

A slightly smaller jib than aboard the J/111 makes this boat that bit easier to handle and gets the IRC rating down

Unlike the beamy and angular Jeanneaus and JPKs, the J/11S is a more modest hull shape and as a result her builder believes she will prove to be a better all-rounder. Even from just an arbitrary glance, the J appears to have less wetted surface area aft, suggesting she will be less sticky in the light.

She’s a very seductive boat to sail, especially short-handed. Because she’s a more modest affair with a narrower beam than the other two she’s easy to get to grips with and without the wheel steering fitted in the J/111 she has a more open cockpit, which is easier to move about in.

Stretching forward to reach the jib sheets or pulling up a halyard is easy, nothing is too far out of reach and with the autopilot controls positioned close to the tiller it’s easy to press the ‘auto’ button and nip forward if you have to.

Not that you will want to let the autopilot steer for very long. She’s a lovely boat to sail and makes you wonder why wheel steering is so popular on most of the J Boat range. Why numb a great feel?

Balanced on the helm

She’s so light and responsive under sail you would be hard pressed to tell that she has twin rudders, she’s that balanced on the helm. Even when tacking and gybing she feels nimble. It’s only when you’re manoeuvring under engine that you start to feel her wider turning circle and the lack of prop wash on the rudder at low speeds. But these characteristics would be easy to live with when taken in the context of a boat that is a great deal of fun to sail.

But there is one amusing irony. Among the many reasons for J Boats’ continued success in Europe has been its asymmetric spinnaker configuration. Not only did this open up the possibilities for extended downhill sleighrides for club sailors, but the ease with which the kite could be handled, especially through gybes, made life easier for the crew.

Little wonder then that as the amateur short-handed scene started to gather pace, many saw J Boats as providing the perfect platform for both inshore and offshore double-handed racing.

And yet many of those who have been sailing two-up for some time and may have started with asymmetrics, believe that symmetric kites are easier to handle for a short-handed crew. They argue that, although they may be a little trickier through the gybe in some conditions, the ability to square back the pole provides a much bigger range of downwind angles to steer, which in turn increases the range of one sail, while also making it easier to keep the helm well balanced.

Some even argue that an end-for-end pole gybe on a kite that is flying all the way through the manoeuvre is easier, more stable and less risky than gybing an asymmetric. Hoists and drops are easier and less prone to a trawl with a symmetric kite, especially if you are recovering using the ‘letter box’ drop technique where the kite is gathered between the mainsail foot and the boom.

Symmetric kite and conventional pole

None of which has been lost on J Boats, master of asymmetric racer-cruisers, which had blanked off the retractable bowsprit moulding on the first J/11S in favour of a symmetric kite and conventional pole.

While I can see the logic, our test sail, performed two-up, suggested that we had a little more work to do on timing and technique! But whichever configuration you prefer, having the facility for both is a key advantage for this boat.

Below decks she’s a very straightforward affair with a pair of settee berths either side of the saloon table, a small galley to port and a dedicated navigation station to starboard. Further aft under the cockpit side decks are a pair of berths and the forecabin plays host to the heads and a sail locker. All of which reminds you how much space you have aboard a 36-footer when you take five people out of the equation.

The bottom line is that this is a boat that feels the right size for a short-handed crew – so much so that it seems a shame to spoil the side deck with bodies. At roughly the same length as the J/105 she also feels like a natural successor to the 680 built.

All she has to do now is head out there and prove it.

A return to a symmetric spinnaker pole may surprise some people, but the short-handed gurus claim that symmetric kites are easier and safer than asymmetrics

Not a standard fitting, but bound to be popular, this is the short fixed bowsprit for the Code 0. Note the slot for the bow roller and anchor chain

As you might expect, all controls are led aft, but the size and ergonomics of the cockpit mean there are no special arrangements. She just fits

Specifications

LOA 10.90m/35ft 9in

Beam 3.31m/10ft 10in

Draught 2.99m/7ft 3in

Displacement (light) 4,600kg/10,141lb

Upwind 63m 2 /678ft 2

Downwind 95m 2 /1,023ft 2

Engine 18hp

Fuel 50lt/11gal

Water 100lt/22gal

IRC rating 1.050

Price £123,000 ex works ex VAT

Designed by Johnstone/Le Moal

Built by J Boats, www.jboats.com

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J/111 - Grand Prix One-Design

Every now and then a new sailboat comes along that fulfills a real need in the market. The J/111 is a sleek, speedy, one-design 36 footer that is the ultimate day sailor, racer and weekender. J/111 is an easy-to-handle, comfortable sailboat that accelerates quickly, slices to windward at 7+ knots and hits double-digit speeds downwind. Performance to date in a wide variety of sailing conditions has been nothing short of remarkable.

Length Overall

Length at waterline, displacement.

Efficient, Comfortable Cockpit

Sailors spend more time in the cockpit than anywhere else, and this is where the J/111 shines. There's comfortable seating (with backrests) for six, easy movement afoot with floor mounted traveler and well positioned foot braces, an open transom for easy boarding, and large wheel so the driver can comfortably sit on the high or low side, on any point of sail, yet still see the telltales and waves. All principal controls are led aft and the driver can adjust the mainsheet, traveler and backstay from the helm position. An optional dodger is available to give the crew additional weather protection to extend the season.

Spacious Cruising Interior

The J/111 has all the essentials below for comfortable overnights and short cruises. The main cabin features an open layout with L-shaped galley, forward facing nav station, a wet locker and two full length settee berths with option for additional fold-up sea-berths.

Six can comfortably sit for dinner. Two spacious aft quarter berths are standard, as well as a private forward head and removable V-berth.

Less Crew = More Sailing

Sailboats that are easier to sail are sailed more often. It's that simple. A crew of two can fully manage the setting, jibing and dropping of the asymmetrical spinnaker where normally 5-6 are required to manage a conventional spinnaker. With a mainsail on slides, a furling jib and large wheel that gives you fingertip control, the J/111 can be off the dock and sailing in minutes.

This is a boat you can sail with friends and do it with confidence and ease. With the J/111, one's fun is not limited to coastal sailing. Whether double-handing to Mackinac, soloing to Bermuda or flying down the Solent with full crew, you can sail the J/111 with complete confidence and control.

J/111 Specifications

Hull & deck.

• Balsa core/biaxial E-glass vacuum infused hull laminate. Corecell/biaxial E-glass deck laminate. All laminates engineered and built to current ISO and ABS structural standards.
• White gel coat hull with single bootstripe in flag blue.
• Molded companionway slide-in seahood.
• ORC size molded foredeck toe-rails.
• GRP molded main structural bulkhead, bonded fore & aft on hull and deck with single opening to forepeak.
• Fore/aft and transverse keel support beams.
• Composite mast bearing beam with integral aluminum tapping plate to secure mast step.
• High aspect two-metal racing keel with lead, wedge bulb and encapsulated cast iron fin, flange mounted to a hull recess.

Mechanical & Steering

• Volvo D1-20 diesel engine with fresh water cooling, 115amp alternator, saildrive, and two-blade folding prop.
• Engine switch panel in cockpit.
• Balanced spade rudder constructed using “E-glass” with custom carbon rudder shaft mounted in JP-3 self-aligning rudder bearing system.
• Lewmar 59” aluminum wheel (in black) with natural leather grip recessed in molded cockpit wheel well.
• Lewmar steering system including steering sheaves, radial drive, integral wheel brake, and chain/wire cables.
• Emergency tiller.

Deck Hardware

• 46:1 Harken STP Performa self-tailing primary winches.
• 40:1 Harken STP Performa self-tailing cabin top winches.
• (2) Winch handles.
• Two winch handle holders.
• Two-speed Harken Mainsheet System with 6:1 rough tune purchase to swivel cam base & 24:1 fine tune purchase led to centerline ratchet cam.
• 4:1 Harken Traveler System – led P&S.
• 8:1 Harken Adjustable Jib Lead System.
• Jib in-hauler hardware 8:1 P&S.
• 6:1 Cunningham system.
• Harken 57mm Airblocks for spinnaker sheet and tack line.
• Harken bow-sprit control system led internally to cockpit mounted cam cleat.
• Mast base halyard blocks and 4-sheave organizers P&S.
• Antal halyard & tack line rope clutches.
• Custom SS mast collar with pins for halyard blocks and halyard bale.
• Stainless cabin top handrails P&S.
• Tapered lifeline stanchions.
• Double lifelines to meet ORC offshore regulations with 9” lower lifeline height.
• Custom bow pulpit and dual corner stern rails with LED navigation lights.
• Self-draining foredeck anchor well with drain for bow sprit tube.
• Four mooring cleats.
• Four SS padeyes for cockpit spinnaker blocks.
• Interior ventilation from two framed opening ports in sides of cabin trunk and offshore style forward skylight deck hatch above V-berth (option for two opening ports on aft cabin face). • Acrylic offshore drop-board with key lock and inside operable latch/unlatch. • Cockpit operated manual bilge pump. • Two 12"x 20" polypropylene mesh line bags. • Custom SS stemhead, shroud and backstay chainplates.

Plumbing & Electrical

• 13-gallon fuel tank with baffles and inspection/clean out port.
• Marine head with deck pump-out, flush through manual pump and holding tank.
• Pressure water system with 26-gallon water tank, and spigots in head and galley.
• One 100amp AGM battery and one 70amp engine battery.
• Master batteries switches.
• Electrical panel w/circuit breakers.
• LED Navigation lights to meet COLREGS.
• Bonding system.
• Six reading lights.
• One adjustable nav light.
• One fluorescent light in head.
• Automatic bilge pump & panel switch for manual/auto operation.

Spars & Rigging

• Auto-claved carbon fiber mast with double set of tapered aluminum spreaders, backstay crane, flush shroud terminations, 1 main, 2 jib & 2 spinnaker halyard sheaves, vang and boom gooseneck fittings, steaming light, internal wiring conduit, pre-formed mast wedge kit. Mast/boom finished in clearcoat black with contrasting white measurement bands.
• Aluminum Boom with internal outhaul, two mainsheet block bales, vang lug, three sheaves for reef lines and outhaul.
• Nitronic 50 discontinuous rod standing rigging package including shrouds and forestay.
• Open body shroud turnbuckles.
• Dyneema DSK-78 Backstay.
• Remote hydraulic backstay system mounted within reach of helmsman on front face of wheel pedestal.
• Low-profile Facnor “Flat” headsail furling system with control line aft to port side of cabin trunk OR twin groove headsail foil.
• Carbon fiber, retractable bow sprit with internal bearing system and black painted finish.
• Running rigging package with 2:1 Dyneema Main halyard, one Vectran Jib Halyard, one spin halyard with shackle, two spinnaker sheets, two jib sheets, one tack line, one mainsheet. Also includes reef line, cunningham, pole control, inhauler lines, traveler control lines, mainsheet strop and mainsheet fine tune.
• Rigid boom vang with integral cleating.
• Off-white low-maintenance bulkheads.
• Molded engine box cover with 1” sound insulation.
• Removable companionway ladder.
• Twin 6’9” quarter berths aft of the galley/nav area with storage below.
• Main bulkhead privacy door.
• Synthetic high-wear cabin flooring.
• SS overhead handrails in main salon P&S.
• Two Large acrylic fixed portlights.
• 6’4” settee berths with backrests (fold-up pilots optional).
• Shelf outboard of settee berths with storage behind backrest cushions.
• Nav Station with full leg room, hinged-lid access to chart storage, outboard instrument panel and storage bin.
• L-Galley with sink, faucet, pressure water, sink drain seacock, icebox with12v DC refrigeration, two-burner cooktop, and storage cabinet outboard.
• Head compartment with sink and outboard storage to port and large sail/tool storage bin to starboard.
• Cushions for main cabin settee berths, aft quarterberths and nav seat.

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It's not an exaggeration to say the J/111 can do it all. Whether buoy racing, cruising with ease, or offshore racing, this boat offers speed, performance, and versatility in a range of challenging conditions. The J/111 is a perfect blend of comfort and competition in a light and nimble 36 foot package. Quantum continues to deliver top-performing sails that meet competitive sailors demands. Our line of Fusion M sails is designed to optimize performance, maintain durability, and lead racers to the podium. A complete Fusion M upwind inventory matched with our downwind inventory will exceed your expectations on the water. More than just a sail manufacturer, Quantum includes a team of J/111 class experts who are available to assist you with tuning information, trimming technique, and achieving your goals.

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J/111 Mainsails

J/111 Fusion M Mainsail

Power and control with the right mix of performance in a shape designed to excel through a wide wind range, variable sea state, and both upwind and downwind, the Fusion M 7 delivers the control offshore sailors expect while maintaining ease of repeatable trim for inshore one-design racing. Constructed with carbon, the sail is low stretch and high quality. INCLUDES: Sail numbers, insignia, cunningham, leech cord with cleat, telltales, sail ties, full-length sail bag, five race (full-top) batten pockets, single reef, Antal batten car w/ joint, Antal intermediate slider, and Sailman 35 batten system, and RBS fiberglass AP battens. Heavy air and Grand Prix RBS Carbon battens are optional.

This product may be ordered through your local rep or a class expert.

J/111 Headsails

J/111 Fusion M J1 Light Jib

Designed for versatility across a wide range, the J1.5 jib makes gains with this light-air specialist that excels in 0-to-11 knots in normal-to-flat water but also can be sailed up range to 14 knots in chop and waves. Constructed of premium Fusion M carbon, this sail is the perfect balance of performance and durability. INCLUDES: Sail numbers, full-length grand prix headsail turtle bag, sail ties, telltales, batten pockets, T-ring clew fitting with optional snap-shackle tack fitting, and RBS fiberglass AP battens. Heavy-air and Grand Prix RBS Carbon battens are optional.

J/111 Fusion M J2 Medium Jib

The perfect blend of power and control, our J2.5 is your go-to workhorse for all conditions in the 10-to-20 knot wind range. It is designed to complement the J1.5 in changing modes or steady up range breeze. Constructed of premium Fusion M carbon, the J2.5 is light, fast, and durable. INCLUDES: Sail numbers, full-length grand prix headsail turtle bag, sail ties, telltales, batten pockets, T-ring clew fitting with optional snap-shackle tack fitting, and RBS fiberglass AP battens. Heavy-air and Grand Prix RBS Carbon battens are optional.

J/111 Fusion M J3.5 Heavy Jib

Designed for 20+ knots, this sail is optimized for helm control, power, and speed. Constructed of premium Fusion M carbon for durability and dependability, the J3.5 helps you keep the boat on its feet and powered up. This sail qualifies as the "class heavy weather jib" required per the J/111 Class rules. INCLUDES: Sail numbers, full-length grand prix headsail turtle bag, sail ties, telltales, batten pockets, T-ring clew fitting with optional snap-shackle tack fitting, and RBS fiberglass heavy-air battens. Grand Prix RBS Carbon battens are optional.

J/111 Spinnakers

J/111 A1.5 Asymmetrical Light Spinnaker - SK60

Built for speed in light conditions, our A1.5 is the sail of choice when you're looking for power and VMG in 0-to-10 knots. Designed with the class maximum projected area and built with premium SuperKote SK60 fabric, this light air weapon will be your sail of choice. Available with optional tack Velcro. INCLUDES: Grand Prix spinnaker turtle/duffel, inked V-trim stripes, inked sail numbers, take down patch, take down line, and spectra clew strop. Custom colors available.

J/111 A2 Asymmetrical Runner Spinnaker

The A2 is an all-purpose spinnaker that excels in 11-to-20 knots. Designed with class maximum projected sail area, the A2 maintains speed, stability, and control while on the run. Constructed of premium Airx 650 cloth for performance and durability. Available with tack zipper or Velcro option. INCLUDES: Grand Prix spinnaker turtle/duffel, inked V-trim stripes, inked sail numbers, take down patch, take down line, and spectra clew strop. Custom colors available.

J/111 A2.5 Reaching Asymmetrical Spinnaker

The A2.5 is the perfect sail designed for an upwind range of 18+ knots on windward/leeward courses when on-step and out of displacement mode. Constructed of durable AirX 700 cloth, the full-sized A2.5 is class legal and the ideal choice for sailing hotter angles and planing, yet still versatile enough to sail deep when the breeze eases to optimize VMG. Available with tack zipper or Velcro and optional head Velcro. INCLUDES: Grand Prix spinnaker turtle/duffel, inked V-trim stripes, inked sail numbers, take down patch, take down line, and spectra clew strop. Custom colors available.

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Kerry Klingler

• P: 914-924-3466
• E: [email protected]

When Kerry Klingler was eight years old, his father decided sailing would be a good sport for the family to enjoy together. Kerry and his dad learned to sail at the same time, and Kerry fell in love. He started to race competitively at the local yacht club, and by the time he was a senior in high school he knew he wanted to make the sailing industry his career. He dreamed of life as a sailmaker and decided to pursue that dream.

Kerry jumped into the industry and found himself not only making sails, but running a loft as well. While he appreciated the opportunity to stay in the industry, he felt his talents growing stale. "I was designing sails, but no one was pushing me to the next level as a maker or designer," he said. "I started looking for a position where I could design with a company that was technologically advanced so I could become a better, smarter, more advanced sail designer."

He found that opportunity at Quantum Sails. As the J-Boat Team Leader, Kerry not only designs sails for some of the largest One Design fleets, he also gets out of the loft to help his clients get the most out of every sail. Though people recognize him as a dedicated sailmaker, he’s also working hard all the time to provide the best service and products for their boats.

"I teach them first," he said. "I show them how to tune the boat, how the sail should sit on the boat, how to trim it, and more. It's a pretty comprehensive session where I try to infuse as much knowledge as possible."

• Nationality: USA
• Position: J-Boat Team Leader
• Current Town:

Career highlights

• J/80 – 4-time North American champion, former world champion and top competitor since 2000
• J/109 – 5-time North American champion
• Numerous big boat races, including success on J/133 and J/146. Most recently winning the Newport to Bermuda race on Apollo, a new J/121.

Scott Nixon

• P: 410-268-1161 x205
• E: [email protected]

Scott Nixon has been involved with racing his whole life. An All-American sailor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Scott later coached many students to the All-American ranks at the College of Charleston in South Carolina. He has a wide range of racing experiences, including dinghies, One Design keelboats, inshore big boats, and offshore distance racing. Scott joined Quantum Sails in 2000, and his experiences bring a unique skill-set to Quantum’s programs. Focusing primarily on One Design classes, he is directly involved in testing, design, and development of Quantum’s One Design sail programs, working directly with the design team to make sure Quantum® sails are at the front of the fleet. Scott has sailed with Quantum customers to win championships at the world, Gold Cup, European, North American, and national levels. His hands-on approach includes active campaigns and racing in the following classes for Quantum: J/22, J/24, J/70, J/80, J/109, J/111, C&C 30, Farr 30, Farr 40, NYYC 42, Swan 45, Melges 20, Melges 24, and Melges 32.

• Position: Global Offshore One Design Director
• Current Town: Annapolis

• P: 401-254-0970
• E: [email protected]

When Gary Leduc was five years old, his neighbor offered to teach him to sail if Gary would help him put together a wooden skiff. Gary agreed, and he’s been sailing ever since. A lifelong fan of the water, he spent most of his high school and college years sailing and surfing, even missing school to enjoy the water. When his neighbor, and owner of Manchester Sails, heard about Gary’s passion, he offered to teach Gary how to make sails. That offer turned into a career in the sailmaking industry. Gary started making sails in 1969. He has been working at Quantum Bristol for more than 20 years, since before they joined Quantum Sails. He learned his trade the traditional way, making everything by hand. Today, his main focus is designing all types of cruising sails for yachts up to 60 feet. As a member of the Quantum group, Gary has access to not only the best sail-making technology, but also to the most knowledgeable sailors in the country. “If you have a question, I can quickly Skype with or email someone and always get the answer,” he said. He uses those resources to make sure each of his clients not only get the best product, but also the best information and service. “I want to help educate them about the product and make them feel warm and comfortable,” Gary said. “In the end, they aren’t going to buy something from you if they don’t feel good about the conversation they’ve had with you.”

• Position: Operations Manager/Sail Consultant & Designer
• Current Town: Bristol
• Lifetime experience on Buzzards Bay, Vineyard Sound and Nantucket Sound
• Block Island Race Week, 30+ years
• Buzzards Bay Regatta, 30+ years
• Nine Newport/Bermuda races, including a win in 1984
• Multiple Key West Race Weeks and Marblehead/Halifax races
• Sailed aboard J-boat Endeavor during her East coast tour
• Currently sailing aboard the J-111 Wicked 2.0 as crew boss/jib trimmer
• 50,000+ offshore miles between New England and the British Virgin Islands

Jeff Thorpe

• P: 415-505-1042
• E: [email protected]

Jeff Thorpe was eight years old when he started the Leo Robbins sailing program. The instructor told his dad that Jeff wasn’t cut out for sailing, but Jeff went back the next season and hasn’t stopped sailing since. Throughout high school he raced Sabots, Lasers, and Laser 2s. When it was time for college, he didn’t have the money, so he took a job building and racing Morc boats at Pinnacle Yacht Design Group. Jeff stayed involved in the marine industry in a variety of ways, from an Olympic campaign with friends to fixing and rebuilding J/24s at his own shop to working in a sail loft. While working at the loft, he had the opportunity to sail on a J/125 with Quantum sails. Jeff was impressed with what he saw. He contacted Quantum Sails and told them he needed to work for them. Today Jeff works as a sail consultant at the Quantum Pacific loft, giving his clients the attention to detail they need to find the right sails. With his extensive sailing history, he’s more than qualified to help others figure out exactly what they need to meet their goals. "I spent years running offshore racing programs, so I have a fair bit of knowledge that helps me provide my clients with a great resource when they have questions," said Jeff. "I make sure they understand all the options available to them to help them enjoy their sailing." Jeff's sailing experience includes J/70, J/111, J/105, J/125, Melges 24, Olson 30, E-22, PHRF, ORR, IRC, TP 52, Santa Cruz 70, and Santa Cruz 52 classes, as well as offshore catamarans, cruising boats, and racing boats.

• Position: West Coast Regional Manager
• Current Town: Pt. Richmond
• 2006-2013 Several class wins in Transpac and Pacific Cup races

Kris Werner

• P: 585-342-5200
• E: [email protected]

Kris Werner grew up in Queens, NY, and spent his childhood on the water, sailing and fishing. He is a graduate of New York Maritime College at Fort Schuyler, where he earned an unlimited tonnage/oceans USCG license and a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Transportation and Business. After four years of collegiate varsity and offshore sailing, Kris served as a collegiate sailing coach and waterfront director. His career took him all over the world as a ship's officer on ocean-going tankers. In 2004, Kris came to Rochester to earn his way to Chief Officer on the Rochester Fast Ferry. He then worked as a Broker with RCR Yachts and began collaborating with Steve Haarstick on sail designs for various boats, including J/70s, J/24s, and other offshore vessels. For three years, he worked at Haarstick Sailmakers before transitioning to becoming the owner of the loft which is now Quantum Sails Rochester. Kris has extensive experience in offshore and one-design racing campaigns, both as a helmsman and a crew member. In addition to being a familiar face on the racing circuit, Kris enjoys spending time cruising with his wife and three boys.

• Position: Great Lakes Regional Manager
• Current Town: Rochester
• 2023 - J/22 North American Championship, 2nd Place
• 2022 - J/22 World Championship, 2nd Place
• 2022 - J/70 North Americans, 3rd Place
• 2022 - J/70 Midwinters, 4th Place
• 2018 - Verve Cup/J-88 North American Championship- 1st Place
• 2018 - CanAm Challenge- J-88 Great Lakes Championship 1st Place
• 2018 - Charleston Race Week- J-88 1st Place
• 2018 - J/24 Midwinters 3rd Place
• 2017 - Charleston Race Week – J/88 1st Place
• 2017 - J/88 North American Championship 1st Place
• 2017 - J/22 Midwinters - 2nd Place
• 2017 - Quantum Key West- J/88-1st Place - Tactics/Mainsail
• 2016 - J/24 Great Lakes Championship- 1st - Helm
• 2016 - CanAm Regatta- J-88 Class- 1st Place - Tactician/Mainsail
• 2016 - J/22 World Championship- 4th place - Tactics/Bow
• 2014 & 2015- J-70 Winter Series- 5th Overall- 45boats-helm
• 2013 - Charleston Race Week One Design Overall Champion- J/24-helm
• 2012 - Newport-Bermuda - 2nd Place - Swan 42-helmsman
• 2012 - Argo Gold Cup Match Race World Tour event- Bow
• 2011 - IRC North American Champion-helm
• 2009 - Lake Ontario / LYRA Boat of the Year- Beneteau 40.7-helm/tactics
• 2009 - Lake Ontario 300 - 1st Place-skipper
• 2006-8 - Meter North American Champion-tactics/mainsail
• 2005 - J/24 Great Lakes Champion-helm
• 1998 - 2001 Coached NY Maritime College Sailing team to National Ranking
• 1998 - Empire State Games- Gold Medal- Laser

Jason Currie

• P: 410-268-1161 x 202
• E: [email protected]

A New Zealand native and sailmaker by trade, Jason completed his 4-year apprenticeship in 1996. After working in Auckland for Boyd & McMaster sails, he moved to Annapolis Maryland in 1997 to start with the brand new Quantum Sail Design Group, and has been with the company ever since. During his time with Quantum, Jason ran the service department before moving into sales in 2008. Jason brings with him to Quantum a wealth of experience in both racing and cruising applications having been involved in the technical and hands on side of sail making for almost 30 years. Over the years he has competed successfully on all levels of Grand Prix, One Design & IRC racing circuits ranging from J/22, J/70, Farr 30, Farr 40, C&C30, J/111, IC37, and the IRC52. In 2009 Jason was tasked with managing the sail development and design program for the Farr 40 class that has led to multiple national and world championship wins for Quantum clients. Having grown up sailing and spending most of his life in the sailmaking industry, Jason holds a diverse range of experience that he happily passes on to his racing and cruising clients.

• Nationality: New Zealand
• Position: Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager

Wally Cross

• P: 586-596-8854
• E: [email protected]

Wally started building sails in 1973 to pay for college, and over the years has had the opportunity to work with seven different sail making companies before joining Quantum.

During his years in the sailing business, Wally has raced many types of small boats, as well as sailing the Flying Dutchman in the 1980 Olympic Trials. He was involved with the winning boats in many national championships before shifting his focus to offshore one design boats. He's participated in six Canada Cups, 25 Key West racing events, over 40 Mackinac races, and hundreds of traveling regattas. Today, Wally spends his time racing a variety of boats, including large offshore boats, the Melges 20, Melges 24, and Melges 32 classes, and local offshore one designs, like the J/111 and Beneteau 36.7.

Wally enjoys mixing his sail making knowledge with all the other pieces of sailing, such as rig, trim, and sail settings, to not only make the boats sail faster, but to help people get the most enjoyment from their boats.

• Nationality:
• Position: Sail Consultant
• Raced 470 and Fireball in late 60's. North American Champ
• Thistle Midwinter champ with 115 boat fleet in 1975
• 2nd Olympic Trials for 1980 Olympics
• J/24 North American Champ as crew with Larry Klein 1982
• Raced Farr 40 class for 15 years, North American Champ on Heartbreaker 2002
• Sailed over 80 Mackinac Races
• Sailed five Bermuda Races
• Sailed three Pineapple Cup races to Jamaica
• Mediterranean Baltic 45 Race Series (2008-2011)
• Sailed three Transpac races on Bretwalda (2013, 2017,2019)
• Sailed three Cabo races on Bretwalda (2013, 2017,2019)
• Sailed two Puerto Vallarta races on Bretwalda (2014, 2018)
• Won two North American Championships on J/111 ( 2014, 2015)
• Sailed 100,000 Ocean Miles
• Sailing Director at Grosse Pointe Yacht Club (2014)
• Sailmaker since 1973
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Table of Contents

Introduction, ce & isaf certification, specifications, important contacts, commissioning checklist, important commissioning follow-up, tuning the rig, diagrams, layouts, & schematics.

• Deck Hardware Layout
• Mainsheet & Cunningham Diagrams
• Traveler Layout
• Adjustable Jib Lead System
• Deck House & Halyard Layout
• Reefing System Diagram
• Standard Mast Step Location Layout
• Steering System
• Exhaust System Layout
• Fuel System Layout
• Thru-Hull & Seacock Locations
• Fresh Water System Schematic
• Head & Holding Tank Schematic
• DC Distribution Panel
• 12V DC Component Layout
• DC Electrical Schematic
• Optional AC Schematic
• Optional AC Panel
• Optional LPG System
• Bonding System
• Keel Cover Plate System

Engine System

• Fuel System
• Engine Cooling & Exhaust Systems
• Engine Safety Precautions
• Bleeding the Engine
• Engine Maintenance

Plumbing Systems

• Fresh Water System
• Thru-Hulls & Seacocks
• Pump Systems
• Head System

Electrical System

Optional systems, maintenance tips & checklist.

• Annual Maintenance Checklist
• Running Rigging
• Mechanical Systems

Storage Tips

Appendix a - best practices - boat inspection, appendix b - abs (dated) guidelines for survey after construction, appendix c - care and cleaning recommendations for acrylic portlight.

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• Page 2 J/111 OWNER MANUAL J/111 Owner Manual HIN:……………………………………. Yacht Name:…………………………………… Owner Name:…………………………………… COPYRIGHT © J/BOATS, INC., 2011...

Page 3: Table Of Contents

Page 4: introduction, page 5: ce & isaf certification.

• Page 6 Angle of Vanishing Stability = 137 deg. J/111 is equipped with 610mm height double wire lifeline system supported by SS stanchions as well as SS bow and stern rails for man overboard prevention. A stern boarding ladder is standard for man overboard recovery.
• Page 7 J/111 structural design and engineering meets all relevant ISO structural standards required by ISAF for offshore racing. In fact, the J/111 is the first production sailboat in the world to receive this certification. ISAF OSR now requires this step for all new production boat models planning to race offshore and introduced after Jan 1, 2010.

Page 8: Specifications

Page 9: important contacts.

• Page 10 This is held in place with two hose clamps. Toe Rail: J/111 is equipped with molded toerails at the deck edge forward of the mast and support toerails outboard of the primary winches and in the cockpit for the helmsman aft of the wheel and for a mainsheet trimmer forward of the wheel.
• Page 11 Wheel: is a 60” diameter Edson SS Destroyer wheel with a thru shaft brake knob and leather cover. Rudder & Rudder Shaft: The J/111 rudder is a carefully molded e-glass foil with structural foam core and built on precision tooling with a custom carbon fiber rudder shaft. The system is engineered to exceed ABS Scantlings and all applicable ISO standards.
• Page 12 SYSTEM. • Mast: Rigging the J/111 mast is a common procedure, and best handled by a qualified marine rigger. All spreaders, shrouds, and halyards are installed and properly taped and secured. Be sure all mast related electronics and wind indicators are properly wired and installed prior to stepping the mast.
• Page 13 • Spinnaker Gear: The J/111 has padeyes installed on the hull edge outboard of the cockpit for spinnaker sheet blocks. See the deck hardware layout diagram for more info.

Page 14: Commissioning Checklist

Page 15: important commissioning follow-up, page 16: tuning the rig.

• Page 17 J/111 OWNER MANUAL Rigging the Boom Run the reef line from the clew to the forward end of the boom, up through a sheave on the boom, to an individual turning block attached to the tack reef grommet in sail. This line will then lead down through the SS padeye on the side of the mast near the gooseneck then down to a turning block at the mast collar, through the organizer and aft to a rope clutch to starboard.

Page 18: Diagrams, Layouts, & Schematics

Page 19: mainsheet & cunningham diagrams, page 20: traveler layout, page 21: adjustable jib lead system, page 22: deck house & halyard layout, page 23: reefing system diagram, page 24: standard mast step location layout, page 25: steering system, page 26: exhaust system layout, page 27: fuel system layout, page 28: thru-hull & seacock locations, page 29: fresh water system schematic, page 30: head & holding tank schematic, page 31: dc distribution panel, page 32: 12v dc component layout, page 33: dc electrical schematic, page 34: optional ac schematic, page 35: optional ac panel, page 36: optional lpg system, page 37: bonding system, page 38: keel cover plate system, page 39: engine system, page 40: engine safety precautions, page 41: bleeding the engine.

• Page 42 J/111 OWNER MANUAL Starting Up The Engine 1) Turn the battery selector switch to ALL. Turn off all electronic instruments to avoid a voltage spike to the instruments while cranking the engine. 2) Make sure that the throttle control is in neutral, or advanced neutral 3) Turn the ignition key to the ON position (if so equipped).

Page 43: Engine Maintenance

Page 44: plumbing systems, page 45: head system, page 46: electrical system, page 47: optional systems.

• Page 48 Propane Tank: The standard 10 lb capacity LPG tank is located in a specially designed compartment located outboard and just aft of the wheel on the J/111. This box is sealed and drains out the transom to specifically eliminate the accumulation of dangerous gases.
• Page 49 J/111 OWNER MANUAL • After flame of burner goes out, turn off knob for burner (this purges gas from lines). • Firmly close manual valve on tank—DO THIS EVERY TIME!! Informational Instructions • Close fuel supply-line valves and cylinder valves when appliances are not in use. Close valves before refueling and immediately in an emergency.

Page 50: Safety

• Page 51 You can never be prepared enough for emergencies that may arise at sea. During commissioning of your J/111, triple check that you have all required safety gear and adequate spares aboard. Make it a policy to thoroughly brief any first time crew-members with emergency procedures including man-over-board, fire, and sinking.

Page 52: Maintenance Tips & Checklist

• Page 53 J/111 OWNER MANUAL Deck Hatch Hatches need lubrication of their hinges with a silicone grease once a year. Also check the seals to see they are not unduly cracked, or are losing their ability to seal correctly. To increase traction on the plastic hatch covers, some owners prefer to apply non-skid tape.
• Page 54 J/111 OWNER MANUAL bearing housing so it can't crystallize. If the shaft rotates irregularly, it could be that some rollers have developed a flat side. The exchange of the rollers is quite simple: Drop the rudder out of the ship. Remove the thin delrin ring holding the roller track.

Page 55: Annual Maintenance Checklist

Page 56: storage tips.

• Page 57 Keel & Keel Drain Plug The J/111 keel includes a hollow fabricated 316L SS fin with a cast lead flared bulb at the bottom. Much of the hollow volume within the fin is filled with lead, but for the remaining hollow areas, the keel is specifically equipped with a drain plug on its port side.

Page 58: Appendix A - Best Practices - Boat Inspection

• Page 59 J/111 OWNER MANUAL According to Triad Trailers, one should first load a trailer by placing most of the weight (80-90%) on the keel as it sits in the trailer’s keel tray. Then screw each individual hull support up to the hull just until light contact is made.
• Page 60 J/111 OWNER MANUAL 3) A growing trend amongst active one-design racers is to use a dehumidifier to keep the inside of the boat dry. This extra step not only keeps the boat a little lighter, but helps everything from wiring, to woodwork, to sails, last longer.
• Page 61 2) Hull-to-deck joint - all modern J/Boats are built with a “glued” PLEXUS (2-part elastomer glue) hull to deck joint. It is an ISO/ABS approved method for hull-to-deck bonding. This joint should be inspected at least annually and, in particular, if any leaking is noticed inside the hull.
• Page 62 J/111 OWNER MANUAL DECK HARDWARE 1) Lifelines and lifeline fittings - should be replaced at least every 10 years or at the first sign of corrosion or damage to the wire strands, swages or turnbuckles. Many older boats have white vinyl coated lifelines, which are no longer allowed by ORC Offshore regulations, as the vinyl can disguise ongoing corrosion or damage to the wire.

Page 63: Appendix B - Abs (Dated) Guidelines For Survey After Construction

Page 64: appendix c - care and cleaning recommendations for acrylic portlight.

• Page 65 J/111 OWNER MANUAL One cloth that has recently become available at a reduced cost is microfiber cloth. We have had good results with it. Your choice of cleaner/polish should also be based on what is needed. Basically, you have to determine what type of care is needed and pick the best products to do the job.

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