From the J design/build team that launched the J/70 and
J/111, comes the NEW J/88, a 29’ mid-size family speedster with stability,
style and sailing comfort. J/88 hits the sweet-spot in J Boat’s performance
sprit range – large enough to provide the creature comforts of a sit-in
cockpit, inboard diesel, overnighting interior and head; and small enough to be
single-point lifted, owner trailered and stored.
If sailing is having your cake and eating it too, then the J/88 is like ordering
the whole dessert menu. Design highlights include a high-aspect,
non-overlapping sail plan (no genoas) with a carbon fiber, double-spreader mast
- deck stepped for easy rigging, tuning and keeping the main cabin dry.
The 6.5 ft fixed, low VCG keel with molded GRP finish is similar to the J/70’s,
ensuring a fair, smooth foil for every boat. The result is a ride that’s
every bit as exciting as the J/88’s speedster siblings - fast and balanced
upwind with planing performance downwind in moderate to fresh breezes.
