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32' J Boats J/97 Racers

Location: Portsmouth RI United States
Listing Number: M-6237863
Price: $ 130,000   
LOA:
32'
Beam:
11.00'
Draft:
Max. 6.25'
Year:
2011
Model:
J/97
Broker:
East Coast Yacht Sales
at Lower Falls Landing
Yarmouth, ME 04096
207-846-4545

Versatility + Sailing Performance = European Boat of the Year

The prize of "IRC Boat of the Year" in France is awarded to the builder of a series production boat that has distinguished itself in international IRC competitions throughout Europe. It is presented annually during the "Evening of Ocean Racing" held in conjunction with the Salon Nautique de Paris (Paris Sailboat Show).  The 2012 winner was the J/97E's sistership, the J/97, built by JB Composites in  Les Sables d'Olonne, France.

Didier LeMoal, CEO of JB Composites commented, "The J/97 ultimately demonstrated its pedigree and potential performance in 2011 with several strong campaigns in France and England. J/97 was winner of the Trophy Atlantic UNCL IRC 4 with victories in Spi Ouest France-Intermarché and Grand Prix Crouesty, and a second place in Brest and the Course of Three Islands.  Internationally, the J/97 won 2010 Cowes Week in IRC Class and won the 2011 Garmin Hamble Winter Series by a huge margin in IRC 3 Class against stiff competition."

 

As a versatile cruising boat with a racing pedigree that is so dear to the IRC, the J/97, with 45 boats built to date, is a boat that is well-designed and well-built, benefiting from the professionalism and experience of JB Composites. Whether sailing nationally (France) or internationally, the winning record of the J/97 is eloquent and prophetic: - In France: the J/97 was the winner of the Trophy Atlantic UNCL IRC 4 with victories in Spi Ouest France-Intermarché and Crouesty Grand Prix, and a second place in Brest and the Course of Three Islands.  A remarkable record considering the extremely tough competition from other factory teams. - International: the J/97 was the winner of 2010 Cowes Week in IRC Class and won the "Garmin Hamble Winter Series 2011" by a huge margin in IRC 3 Class against stiff competition from other top teams. The prize of "IRC Boat of the Year" was awarded to Didier LeMoal, CEO of JB Composites at the "Gala Evening of Ocean Racing", the annual awards banquet of UNCL held at the Ecole Militaire, Paris VII, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. Sailing Photo credits- Paul Wyeth- http://www.pwpictures.com

LOA (ft):
32'
Beam (ft):
11.00
Max. Draft (ft):
6.25'
Model Year:
2011
Model Name:
J/97
Hull Material:
Fiberglass
Hull Type:
Monohull
Designer:
Johnstone
Displacement:
8600 pound lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal):
13 gallons
Water Tank Capacity (gal):
26 gallons
Engine Horsepower (hp):
20.0 hp
No. of Engines:
1

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