Introduced in 1991 as the first modern day keelboat with bow-sprit and asymmetric spinnaker, J-105 today is the most successful one-design keelboat class over 30' in the USA with over 680 boats sailing worldwide. A fun and forgiving performance boat that is easy to sail J-105 offers low maintenance with a simple layout, has great performance, a large cockpit, predictable handling characteristics.
Introduced in 1991 as the first modern day keelboat with bow-sprit and asymmetric spinnaker, J-105 today is the most successful one-design keelboat class over 30' in the USA with over 680 boats sailing worldwide. A fun and forgiving performance boat that is easy to sail J-105 offers low maintenance with a simple layout, has great performance, a large cockpit, predictable handling characteristics.
The J-105 makes a great, cheap starter boat for those looking to get into shorthanded sailing. A lot of bang for the buck and very competitive under the IRC Handicap rule with proven offshore results. "Jeltz" is a cost competitive way to get into a very competitive and fun part part of the racing scene.
Yacht Information
- Yanmar 2GM 20hp marine diesel engine
- 2022 IRC Rating in 2022 was 0.994 with a STIX of 33
- World Sailing structural "Statement of Compliance" issued by the RYA in June 2022 valid to June 2024
- UK Registered under SSR
Working Sail Area : 577.00 sq ft
I : 40.58 ft
J : 13.50 ft
P : 41.50 ft
E : 14.58 ft
New Items Recently Fitted
- New Icom DSC VHF Radio
- New Jabsco Heads
- Wheel pilot drive unit replaced
- New deck paint 2022
- New forward hatches OSR compliant
- Various new clutches and blocks
- Engine Exhaust elbow replaced 2022
- Nav Station re-wired 2019
- New standing rigging supplied & fitted in 2019
Sails
Ultimate sails 2016
- Vectran main
- Vectran Jib
- A2
Hyde sails 2014
North sails
Electronics
- Raytheon ST4000 Autohelm
- Tacktick wireless performance 30 pack instruments
- Garmin GPS map 172c on Bracket
- Double deep cycle battery
- Pioneer FM/DAB Radio/MP3/CD player
- Matsutech HP-33A AIS Transponder/GPS
- AIS Transponder/VHF smart antenna switch
Spars And Rigging And Deck Gear
- White aluminium Hall Spars mast and boom
- Retractable Carbon Bow sprit with Bobstay
- Rod Rigging replaced 2019
- 4 x Self tailing winches
- Harken Furler
- Sailtec hydraulic backstay
- Quickvang rod Kicker
- Richie compass
Additional Equipment
- Sprayhood
- Helmsman seat cushions
- heads with holding tank
- Teak and holly cabin sole
- Fresh water Tank
- Fortress anchor with chain
- Man overboard unit
- Wheel cover
- Boom cover
- Horseshoe life ring
Manufacturer Provided Description (Not Actual)
J-105 gives the on-deck cruising comfort of a 40-45-footer and the speed of a Grand Prix racer. Though designed as a strict one-design for recreational fun with overnight capability, Sailing World's panel of experts selected her as the "Racer - Cruiser" Boat-of-the-Year for 1991 and 1992. With J-105, sailing is easier and smoother. No pitching, no rolling about and no panic drills. A sailor may never have to leave her comfortable cockpit. No feverish routines of course and sail changes. Enjoy the luxury of a dodger while napping on full-length cockpit cushions. Only one jib to tend. Roll it in or out. The spinnaker is contained in a snuffer. Jibing this high-tech beauty is a one-person operation. Simply let go of the old sheet, then trim in the new one. Good-bye big racing crews. Hello fun and relaxation. J-105's asymmetric spinnaker enables reach at a fast 90-degree apparent wind angle, while actually sailing a deep 155 degrees from the true wind. The carbon-fiber bowsprit retracts. Whether blowing 5 mph or 20 mph, J-105's asymmetric spinnaker adds a whole new dimension to sailing enjoyment in five ways: 1) it's safer - less deck clutter plus total snuffing or partial quick-reefing from the cockpit; 2) it's easier - one person controlling all sails; 3) it's smoother, with a better-balanced sail plan which helps in steering out of trouble; 4) it's stiffer due to the spinnaker's lower center of area and flat, open leech; and, 5) it's faster over waves, thanks to the power and lift of this unique spinnaker design. Sailing trials in adverse weather conditions clearly demonstrated the superior handling qualities of this design. The Dacron mainsail on sailslides, a single roller-furling jib, the dodger and spinnaker-in-a-snuffer make this design easier to sail, quicker to stow and more fun to own than conventional racers and cruisers.
