J/24
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Designer
Rod Johnstone - J/Boats
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Manufacturer
J BOATS
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Design year
1977
The J/24 is an international One-Design keelboat class as defined by the International Sailing Federation.[1] The J/24 was created to fulfill the diverse needs of recreational sailors such as cruising, one design racing, day sailing, and handicap racing.[2]
The J/24 class has more than 50,000 people sailing 5,300 boats worldwide; is established in nearly 40 countries with well over 150 active fleets; and is still considered the "gold standard" for modern one-design keelboats around the world. It is the world's most popular One-Design keelboat as measured by hulls produced.
Build / Config
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Vessel type
Monohull
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Rig type
Masthead Sloop (Bermuda)
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Keel config
Fija
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Construction
GRP
Ratings / Handicaps
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Number of crew
3 (typical)
Dimensions
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Length (overall)
7.3m
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Length (water)
6.1m
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Beam
2.7m
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Draught
1.22m
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Displacement
1405.0 kg
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Ballast
430 kg
Sails
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Sail area (total)
24 m2
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Main sail area
12.7 m2
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Spinnaker area
0.0 m2