The J/95 opens up a new world to sailors who may have otherwise thought that high performance in shallow water was the special preserve of power boats.

The J/95’s performance hull emphasizes high form stability, relatively narrow beam and an easily driven shape. A modest upwind sail plan powers this boat at speeds and upwind tacking angles that sailors expect from a J. The J/95 will sail upwind with the centerboard fully retracted and retain its stability while doing so.  Over 90% of J/95’s ballast is in the fixed lead keel, with the rest in the foil shaped bronze centerboard.

To optimize steering control during shoal draft operation, the J/95 is specified with tandem rudders.

The J/95 has high speed potential, especially with a large masthead asymmetric spinnaker and a raised centerboard.

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