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J/111 is a 36 ′ 5 ″ / 11.1 m monohull sailboat designed by Alan Johnstone and built by J Boats starting in 2010.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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J/Boats J/111 Review

In this review we are talking about the child of J/Boats , which became one of the favorites among racing cruisers for many experts from the topRik team immediately after the sailboat became available in Europe. We share our experience and impressions from testing the J/111 yacht and participating in races of this class, talk about the features and advantages of a sailboat, supporting our reviews with photo and video materials. Traditionally, we provide reviews of recognized professionals - journalists-yachtsmen, who at tested the first hulls of a sailing speedster J/111 in America and Europe.

Features of J/111

• Brand: J/Boats
• Hull type: Sailing yacht
• Overall length, m: 11
• Width, m: 3.29
• Draft, m: 2.2
• Displacement, t: 4.25
• Water tanks, l: 100
• Exterior design (architect): Alan Johnstone
• Interior design: J/Boats
• CE Certification: A
• Mainsail type: Fully battened
• Jib type: Genoa
• Mainsail area, m²: 37
• Jib area, m²: 33
• Engine, hp: 21

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Two in one: monotype and speedster.

We hope that you are wondering why the term “speedster” is used in relation to the sailing cruiser J/111. After, the boat has a decent length of 11 meters and quite heavy sailing equipment with a sailing area of over 70 m² without a spinnaker. And in the photos above and below, as well as from numerous reports from regattas, we usually see a standard crew of 4-6 people.

This is where the first and main advantage of J/111 lies. The J/Boats shipyard is famous for closely monitoring the requests of yachtsmen - both active participants in regattas and lovers of "family" yachting. Just driving a sailing racer feels great for many people, since you do not have to depend on speed readings and can simply enjoy the process.

With this in mind, one of the founders of the shipyard, a naval architect Alan Johnstone, undertook the development of such ambitious project with a group of constructors and designers from J/Boats. Their goal was to create a monohull sailing vessel that must simultaneously be a 100% offshore racer, a sporty keel monotype, and at the same time an impeccable coastal cruiser for a family or a couple of friends. As a result, the speedster J/111 can be managed by two people or just the skipper.

J/111 became one of the staples in the IRC/ORC division regattas, where she often becomes a champion or prize-winner. At the same time, since 2010, the shipyard has not stopped producing new hulls for using the yacht in family vacations or for solo sailing. Shipyard’s naval architects led by Alan Johnstone successfully coped with another difficult task, combining a racing keel monotype and a fairly comfortable cruising yacht-speedster in one hull and under a single sailing rig. As Alan later admitted , his team created a boat on which they would like to sail themselves.

The success of J/111 at the world premiere in Annapolis exceeded all expectations of the developers. Following this, the yacht received the recognition of professionals - it became a nominee for the most prestigious titles: “Best Boats Award” and “Boat of the Year”.

Before moving on to a more detailed acquaintance with the J/111 cruiser, check out its main technical characteristics. Pay attention to certification - CE A, which means it is capable of going into the open sea, that is, offshore navigation. This is a great opportunity to organize both offshore and coastal regattas, as well as long-distance solo trips, family cruises and long sea voyages with friends.

Review of J/111 by topRik Team

topRik racing team is usually 4-6 people, depending on the year. Active participants in regattas of various types, we could not miss the information about the opportunity to participate in the testing of an American shipyard’s yacht in Europe. Moreover, as mentioned above, J/111 was not an ordinary racing sailboat. At the same time, we examined this boat on the pier and at sea to find out how suitable it is for the charter business, in particular - for family weekend or coastal, as well as offshore sailing in a small group of friends.

New Technologies

To be fair, you could write a dissertation on the topic “Innovations in J/111”, but we decided not to go into too much detail and limit ourselves to a simple summary with a few comments.

J/Boats was the first in the production of yachts for sailing to use a unique carbon nanotube technology - it was used when making the fairly high carbon fiber mast. The introduction of this technology imparts additional strength to the material, increases the rigidity of the structure and at the same time reduces its weight.

This technology has been proven on the predecessors of the J/111 and is already firmly established in the DNA of J/Boats racing yachts. As a result, the sailboat has one stepped mast almost 17 meters high, which confidently supports a sailing rig consisting of a mainsail, genoa and an asymmetric spinnaker with a total area of over 200 m².

In production of the case, sandwiches with balsa core are made using latest vacuum infusion technology. Other materials for different hull parts are: GRP (fiberglass reinforced polyester), fiberglass, vinylester. The result is a strong, rigid hull with less weight. This provides a small area of the wetted surface, maneuverability of the yacht and a quick switch to planing.

As you can see, the area of the wetted surface is decreased thanks to the shape of the hull with its the strongly raised stern and slightly raised bow.

The keel of the yacht is a fin with a bulb. It is important for the speed of the yacht that the keel has a weed cutter. Single spade rudder is controlled by a helm with a diameter of more than 1.5 meters, which is located in the cockpit.

And now we invite you on board J/111 - the topRik team will arrange a short tour of this magnificent sailboat for you.

First Look and First Step

The dynamic, not to say aggressive appearance of the sailboat, is due to by the minimalist equipment and the shape of the hull with the stern and bow raised above the water surface, as well as an almost straight stem.

Everything is focused on performance - nothing superfluous, as the deck plan suggests. Narrow beam and no ladder. The first step on the yacht - and you immediately get to the helm in one of the most comfortable and largest cockpits for serial boats of this length. This is not surprising - most of the time spent on J/111 is spent here, especially when it comes to the participation in the regatta.

But lovers of active family sailing holidays also do not usually sit in the cabin, because this is not why they go to sea on a speedster. In the photo below you can compare the size of the cockpit with the overall size of the vessel. The open stern has no transom walls. The place where the skipper can sit at the helm has a railing and stronger posts on which you can lean your back.

Winches are located immediately behind the helm and on the roof. It is convenient to approach them both for the crew members during racing and for the skipper, who is on a solo voyage or in the company of a friend.

On both sides of the helm there are convenient footrests if the helmsman is driving while sitting. On both sides of the cockpit, you can also find comfortable seats or footrests - depending on the use of the boat.

The open stern allows you to quickly get rid of water, but if you wish, you can always keep your feet dry - for this, there are these ledges at the helm and benches along the sides.

If you are a solo sailor, these benches can accommodate your chartplotter and it will be perfectly safe, since there will be no clutter in the cockpit when changing the side.

It is generally accepted that in cockpit organization the J/111 surpassed even the legendary J/105, which became the firstborn of the phenomenon of a single design and introduced the world of sailing racing to the virtues of a bowsprit and an asymmetric spinnaker.

And if we continue the comparison, then J/111 outperforms J/105 in the ratio of sail area to displacement: 28 versus 24 in favor of the hero of this review.

When we first went down to the J/111 saloon, one of us exclaimed: “Wow, that’s not ascetic at all!”

After all, what you usually expect from a racing yacht is limitations and a complete lack of comfort during any long trip. But J/111 pleasantly surprised even our crewman with a height of about 2 meters. Of course, with a height below deck of 1.8 meters, he had to habitually bow his head, but there was no desire to kneel down, that's for sure. Everyone else felt very comfortable here.

In the photo above you can see a view after entering the saloon, and below is a view from a different angle, from the entrance to the cabin and with a different furniture upholstery. Yes, yes, that door on the top photo leads to a cabin where there is a sleeping place for two. Also pay attention to the possibility of relatively comfortable accommodation for the night in a bed under the ladder (photo below).

These photos clearly show all the other advantages of this, if not luxurious, then rather cozy cabin with soft sofas on both sides. The topRik team's experience with charter services has shown that two average-sized people are comfortably accommodated here.

At a light folding table, 6 people can freely sit, and, with some restrictions, even 8. In the end, you can always dine in queues.

Wait, are we talking about lunch? On a racing yacht - about a full meal? Yes, we hope you have not forgotten that this is also a cruising sailboat. And here you get, if not a full-fledged kitchen, then a fully equipped galley with a grill, sink, refrigerator and even storage lockers.

Of course, stocking up on beef or chicken for a long autonomous voyage will not work, but if we limit ourselves to a fish ration provided by amateur fishermen and a coastal route with regular calls to marinas to replenish water and food supplies, then this route can be arbitrarily long.

There is a toilet room in the forepeak - this proximity to sleeping places can upset some people.

Sailing Test at the Sea

Since we have already begun comparing J/111 and J/105, the first one wins when it comes to speed. The topRik team has seen in practice that the speed of the J/111 exceeds the speed of the J/105: for every mile, this difference can be up to 30 seconds. When moving downwind, the yacht can easily reach speeds of up to 7 knots per hour.

But our crew accelerated on this yacht to double-digit speeds close to 20 knots per hour. Unfortunately, we were never able to set the existing maximum speed record of over 23 knots - we will gladly assume that it was weather conditions that did not allow us to repeat or overcome this record. On a more serious note, our experience is that before you turn downwind and feel like you are flying on the J/111, you need to reach speeds close to 18 knots per hour.

As far as regattas are concerned, the J/111 is a class with simple setups, sail limits (three new sails per year) and weight, with at least one professional skipper on board for a team to race successfully.

This yacht is very simply arranged: two batteries for the electrics and the engine, a good large helm, responsive to every slight touch. Tuff free head sails - you can always rely on Tuff Luff. This is a return to the skill level competition, instead of financial capabilities comparison.

And one more undoubted advantage of the class is that it is indulgent and even welcoming to beginners. So, if you are ready to start, the topRik team is ready to help you buy a J/111 at a good price and master the controls of this magnificent racing cruiser, which every year is getting closer to the title of legendary.

Advantages of J/111

As mentioned above, the main advantage of the J/111 yacht is its multi-vector mission. It is ideal for regattas in its class and is perfect for active family, small company or solo sailing.

In addition, the racing cruiser J/111 has a number of other benefits, which are the result of the main advantage:

• simple control with high seaworthiness;
• innovative materials and technologies that reduce the weight of the sailboat, increase the rigidity and strength of the structure;
• well-thought-out security system - a large open cockpit with a spontaneous withdrawal of water and the ability for the team to move freely when changing the side, a reliable hull design;
• life on board with maximum amenities in the format of a racing boat, the ability to cook hot meals and comfortably accommodate for the night;
• accessibility for beginners due to ease of management and class conditions;
• good price compared to other racing cruisers of the same size.

Reviews of J/111 from Professionals

Here you can read the reviews about the J/111 sailboat by yacht journalists from the leading yachting media, who tested the boat in different water areas and in different periods.

First review of sailing yacht J/111 was made by Adam Corth in the year of its creation and launch, and then updated after closer acquaintance. The author stated that this boat is impressive when it just rests at the pier. But it is even more spectacular in motion, especially at high speed with a spinnaker.

Adam first observed the yacht during a daytime sailing off the coast of Newport, Rhode Island. It was hull #1, and for it at that time the ideal weather conditions coincided with a wind from the east from medium to strong. The boat immediately showed excellent balance, moving against the wind with excellent handling, easily overcoming the excitement.

Adam noted that the bulbous keel, over 2 meters long, provides the righting moment for handling the working sail and spinnaker. Tacking was easy even on Newport Neck, helm control was very precise with easy tacking.

The author dwelled on the useful functions that he discovered upon closer acquaintance. Among them were:

• FlatDeck headsail furler (made by Facnor Furling Systems);
• rod equipment;
• Harken Radial winches;
• a Hall carbon fibers mast, which uses advanced carbon nanotube technology to increase mast stiffness and reduce mast weight without skyrocketing cost.

In conclusion, the author stated that the hype raised around this boat is fully justified. At that time - on the day of the premiere - the shipyard already had orders for another 34 new hulls.

Charles tells how he tested the J/111 out of Newport, RI upwind with a true wind of 15-18 knots. It was an exit to the sea with a southwest wind with a strong ebb.

The author immediately drew attention to the appearance of the yacht, noting that the new boat differs from its predecessors in a wider front triangular sail and a shorter boom base. Retractable up to 2.4 meters, the sprit makes it easy to control the spinnaker.

The stern of the boat also differs from previous models - it is flatter and wider. But the deck plan is quite traditional and simple.

At the specified speed and wind direction, the boat was surprisingly stiff even with the light overall weight of the crew seated on the rails.

Charles noted the very comfortable and simple steering - the yacht reacted instantly to the slightest movements of the helm so that it was easily controlled with one hand.

A spinnaker was installed to return to the harbor. The combination of low displacement, increased sail area and excellent handling made surfing possible.

The speed at that moment was more than 10 knots, and at the same time, the most wave wake remained behind us, which disappeared from the field of view after literally ten seconds.

The interior is ideal for daytime racing. But for racing or overnight cruising, you'll want to add some amenities, such as sleeping quarters.

Testing, in which Michael Good participated, took place on the Lake Neuchâtel with with the Swiss J/Boats dealer Peter Bangerter. You can judge for yourself how quickly the yacht reached Europe if this test was carried out in March 2012, and it was the first European-made J/111 boat. For testing, she went from the construction site of the shipyard in les Sables d'Olonne.

A single design with cruising potential - this is how the author defined the features of the boat, putting them in the title of the review. At the same time, he noted that the J/111 is the best choice for racers, but with some limitations for long cruises.

"Sport and performance" has become the motto for this sailboat. The shipyard has again returned to the tried and tested priorities - the class with one design. That is, you will be offered a very limited number of options for layout, equipment and finishes.

Michael described in detail the sailboat's behavior in winds that were 15 knots that day but increased to 20 knots with strong gusts. With such a strong wind, the boat sails without reefs, while remaining very fast and easy to control.

The author noted an invaluable, according to him, device, which is included in the standard configuration - a hydraulic device for tensioning the backstay. It helps to efficiently flex the mast for the desired heavy air trim. By the way, the carbon fiber mast from Hall Spars is also part of the standard and is allowed by the class rules.

Video Reviews of J/111

We offer to take a look at a series of video reviews dedicated to the single-hull sailing yacht J/111. This is an opportunity to see for yourself that it is easy to operate, reliable, maneuverable and simply fast.

J/Boats starts with their own teaser for this amazing yacht:

14-minute tour of J/111 with Scot Tempesta:

Yachting World continues with another insightful video:

Sailing through Stockholm on J/111:

If you really need to know positively everything about this yacht, here’s 1 hour 14 minutes podcast on optimization of J/111:

We tried our best to show you all the benefits of owning J/111 racing cruiser. Excellent nautical characteristics, including maneuverability, fast acceleration and planing, a sufficient level of comfort not only in driving, but also for living on board, make this vessel in demand by many categories of sailors:

• professional racers in this class;
• participants of mixed regattas;
• lovers of outdoor activities under sails not burdened by the need to compete;
• loners who prefer to stay under sail one on one with the ocean;
• lovers of long trips in the coastal zone;
• those who prefer offshore navigation;
• businessmen renting boats and organizing charters;
• those wishing to organize an active cruise for the family in a fairly comfortable and certainly safe environment.

Where to Buy J/111 at a Bargain Price

You really should not be wondering where to buy J/111 at a bargain price. You might already know by now that our experts will give you comprehensive and free advice on all matters of purchasing your dream racing cruiser, including providing you with the best deal.

After a detailed interview, where you state all your requirements for the boat, topRik marketplace employees will take care of all other procedures:

• agree with the manufacturer or a reliable dealer on favorable conditions for the production or purchase of a boat;
• help to draw up all the necessary documents - a contract of sale, insurance, customs documents, etc.;
• prepare a trip to the manufacturer or dealer or perform this part of the work themselves on your behalf;
• check the condition of the yacht and its equipment in accordance with your requirements;
• driving the boat to the agreed point.

If this is your first boat, we will offer you an IYT Yacht course at SimpleSail - IYT Yacht Training «International Bareboat Skipper». Bareboat Skipper qualification received at our school, which is an official partner of IYT Worldwide, allows you to automatically receive an ICC (International Certificate of Competence).

Do not forget that all topRik marketplace employees are experienced yachtsmen, regatta participants who will give you advice and recommend the choice of marine equipment based on many years of practical experience.

Call, send applications via the feedback form or send an email to [email protected] .

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J/111 - Sailboat Data, Parts & Rigging

Sailboat data, rig dimensions and recommended sail areas for J/111 sailboat. Tech info about rigging, halyards, sheets, mainsail covers and more.

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Alan Johnstone

Racer/Performance,Daysailer

Rig Measurements

663.05 SQ FT

1326.1 SQ FT

463.9 SQ FT

1 x Volvo Penta D1

Stainless Steel

Accommodation

Accommodation set 1, explore more about j/111.

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Measurements, 3,515.05 lb.

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One-Design Class Type: Keelboat

Was this boat built to be sailed by youth or adults? Both

Approximately how many class members do you have? 50

Photo Credit:Christopher Howell

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About International J/111 Class Association

The J/111 is a sleek, speedy, one-design 36 footer that is the ultimate day sailor, racer and weekender. The J/111 is an easy-to-handle, comfortable sailboat that accelerates quickly, slices to windward at 7+ knots and hits double-digit speeds downwind.

Boats Produced: Approx. 135

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Approximately how many boats are in the USA/North America? Approx. 50

Where is your One-Design class typically sailed in the USA? List regions of the country:

Newport/New England Annapolis/Chesapeake Chicago/Great Lakes San Francisco, CA Halifax, Nova Scotia

Does this class have a spinnaker or gennaker? Yes

How many people sail as a crew including the helm?  8-10

Ideal combined weight of range of crew:  1,433 lbs.

Boat Designed in  2011

Length (feet/inches): 36.5 Ft.

Beam: 10.8 Ft.

Weight of rigged boat without sails: 9,300 lbs.

Draft: 7.2 Ft.

Mast Height: 51.4 Ft.

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J/111 - Grand Prix One-Design

Every now and then a new sailboat comes along that fulfills a real need in the market. The J/111 is a sleek, speedy, one-design 36 footer that is the ultimate day sailor, racer and weekender. J/111 is an easy-to-handle, comfortable sailboat that accelerates quickly, slices to windward at 7+ knots and hits double-digit speeds downwind. Performance to date in a wide variety of sailing conditions has been nothing short of remarkable.

Length Overall

Length at waterline, displacement.

Efficient, Comfortable Cockpit

Sailors spend more time in the cockpit than anywhere else, and this is where the J/111 shines. There's comfortable seating (with backrests) for six, easy movement afoot with floor mounted traveler and well positioned foot braces, an open transom for easy boarding, and large wheel so the driver can comfortably sit on the high or low side, on any point of sail, yet still see the telltales and waves. All principal controls are led aft and the driver can adjust the mainsheet, traveler and backstay from the helm position. An optional dodger is available to give the crew additional weather protection to extend the season.

Spacious Cruising Interior

The J/111 has all the essentials below for comfortable overnights and short cruises. The main cabin features an open layout with L-shaped galley, forward facing nav station, a wet locker and two full length settee berths with option for additional fold-up sea-berths.

Six can comfortably sit for dinner. Two spacious aft quarter berths are standard, as well as a private forward head and removable V-berth.

Less Crew = More Sailing

Sailboats that are easier to sail are sailed more often. It's that simple. A crew of two can fully manage the setting, jibing and dropping of the asymmetrical spinnaker where normally 5-6 are required to manage a conventional spinnaker. With a mainsail on slides, a furling jib and large wheel that gives you fingertip control, the J/111 can be off the dock and sailing in minutes.

This is a boat you can sail with friends and do it with confidence and ease. With the J/111, one's fun is not limited to coastal sailing. Whether double-handing to Mackinac, soloing to Bermuda or flying down the Solent with full crew, you can sail the J/111 with complete confidence and control.

J/111 Specifications

Hull & deck.

• Balsa core/biaxial E-glass vacuum infused hull laminate. Corecell/biaxial E-glass deck laminate. All laminates engineered and built to current ISO and ABS structural standards.
• White gel coat hull with single bootstripe in flag blue.
• Molded companionway slide-in seahood.
• ORC size molded foredeck toe-rails.
• GRP molded main structural bulkhead, bonded fore & aft on hull and deck with single opening to forepeak.
• Fore/aft and transverse keel support beams.
• Composite mast bearing beam with integral aluminum tapping plate to secure mast step.
• High aspect two-metal racing keel with lead, wedge bulb and encapsulated cast iron fin, flange mounted to a hull recess.

Mechanical & Steering

• Volvo D1-20 diesel engine with fresh water cooling, 115amp alternator, saildrive, and two-blade folding prop.
• Engine switch panel in cockpit.
• Balanced spade rudder constructed using “E-glass” with custom carbon rudder shaft mounted in JP-3 self-aligning rudder bearing system.
• Lewmar 59” aluminum wheel (in black) with natural leather grip recessed in molded cockpit wheel well.
• Lewmar steering system including steering sheaves, radial drive, integral wheel brake, and chain/wire cables.
• Emergency tiller.

Deck Hardware

• 46:1 Harken STP Performa self-tailing primary winches.
• 40:1 Harken STP Performa self-tailing cabin top winches.
• (2) Winch handles.
• Two winch handle holders.
• Two-speed Harken Mainsheet System with 6:1 rough tune purchase to swivel cam base & 24:1 fine tune purchase led to centerline ratchet cam.
• 4:1 Harken Traveler System – led P&S.
• 8:1 Harken Adjustable Jib Lead System.
• Jib in-hauler hardware 8:1 P&S.
• 6:1 Cunningham system.
• Harken 57mm Airblocks for spinnaker sheet and tack line.
• Harken bow-sprit control system led internally to cockpit mounted cam cleat.
• Mast base halyard blocks and 4-sheave organizers P&S.
• Antal halyard & tack line rope clutches.
• Custom SS mast collar with pins for halyard blocks and halyard bale.
• Stainless cabin top handrails P&S.
• Tapered lifeline stanchions.
• Double lifelines to meet ORC offshore regulations with 9” lower lifeline height.
• Custom bow pulpit and dual corner stern rails with LED navigation lights.
• Self-draining foredeck anchor well with drain for bow sprit tube.
• Four mooring cleats.
• Four SS padeyes for cockpit spinnaker blocks.
• Interior ventilation from two framed opening ports in sides of cabin trunk and offshore style forward skylight deck hatch above V-berth (option for two opening ports on aft cabin face). • Acrylic offshore drop-board with key lock and inside operable latch/unlatch. • Cockpit operated manual bilge pump. • Two 12"x 20" polypropylene mesh line bags. • Custom SS stemhead, shroud and backstay chainplates.

Plumbing & Electrical

• 13-gallon fuel tank with baffles and inspection/clean out port.
• Marine head with deck pump-out, flush through manual pump and holding tank.
• Pressure water system with 26-gallon water tank, and spigots in head and galley.
• One 100amp AGM battery and one 70amp engine battery.
• Master batteries switches.
• Electrical panel w/circuit breakers.
• LED Navigation lights to meet COLREGS.
• Bonding system.
• Six reading lights.
• One adjustable nav light.
• One fluorescent light in head.
• Automatic bilge pump & panel switch for manual/auto operation.

Spars & Rigging

• Auto-claved carbon fiber mast with double set of tapered aluminum spreaders, backstay crane, flush shroud terminations, 1 main, 2 jib & 2 spinnaker halyard sheaves, vang and boom gooseneck fittings, steaming light, internal wiring conduit, pre-formed mast wedge kit. Mast/boom finished in clearcoat black with contrasting white measurement bands.
• Aluminum Boom with internal outhaul, two mainsheet block bales, vang lug, three sheaves for reef lines and outhaul.
• Nitronic 50 discontinuous rod standing rigging package including shrouds and forestay.
• Open body shroud turnbuckles.
• Dyneema DSK-78 Backstay.
• Remote hydraulic backstay system mounted within reach of helmsman on front face of wheel pedestal.
• Low-profile Facnor “Flat” headsail furling system with control line aft to port side of cabin trunk OR twin groove headsail foil.
• Carbon fiber, retractable bow sprit with internal bearing system and black painted finish.
• Running rigging package with 2:1 Dyneema Main halyard, one Vectran Jib Halyard, one spin halyard with shackle, two spinnaker sheets, two jib sheets, one tack line, one mainsheet. Also includes reef line, cunningham, pole control, inhauler lines, traveler control lines, mainsheet strop and mainsheet fine tune.
• Rigid boom vang with integral cleating.
• Off-white low-maintenance bulkheads.
• Molded engine box cover with 1” sound insulation.
• Removable companionway ladder.
• Twin 6’9” quarter berths aft of the galley/nav area with storage below.
• Main bulkhead privacy door.
• Synthetic high-wear cabin flooring.
• SS overhead handrails in main salon P&S.
• Two Large acrylic fixed portlights.
• 6’4” settee berths with backrests (fold-up pilots optional).
• Shelf outboard of settee berths with storage behind backrest cushions.
• Nav Station with full leg room, hinged-lid access to chart storage, outboard instrument panel and storage bin.
• L-Galley with sink, faucet, pressure water, sink drain seacock, icebox with12v DC refrigeration, two-burner cooktop, and storage cabinet outboard.
• Head compartment with sink and outboard storage to port and large sail/tool storage bin to starboard.
• Cushions for main cabin settee berths, aft quarterberths and nav seat.

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J/111 - GRAND PRIX ONE-DESIGN

Every now and then a new sailboat comes along that fulfills a real need in the market. The J/111 is a sleek, speedy, one-design 36 footer that is the ultimate day sailor, racer and weekender. J/111 is an easy-to-handle, comfortable sailboat that accelerates quickly, slices to windward at 7+ knots and hits double-digit speeds downwind. Performance to date in a wide variety of sailing conditions has been nothing short of remarkable.

• Length Overall: 36' 6"
• Waterline Length: 32' 8"
• Standard Draft: 7' 2"
• Max Beam: 10' 10"
• Displacement: 9,300 lb
• Fuel Capacity: 13 Gal
• Water Capacity: 26 Gal
• Standard Engine: 21 hp

Efficient, Comfortable Cockpit Sailors spend more time in the cockpit than anywhere else, and this is where the J/111 shines. There's comfortable seating (with backrests) for six, easy movement afoot with floor mounted traveler and well positioned foot braces, an open transom for easy boarding, and large 60” wheel so the driver can comfortably sit on the high or low side, on any point of sail, yet still see the telltales and waves. All principal controls are led aft and the driver can adjust the mainsheet, traveler and backstay from the helm position. An optional dodger is available to give the crew additional weather protection to extend the season.

Spacious Cruising Interior The J/111 has all the essentials below for comfortable overnights and short cruises. The main cabin features an open layout with L-shaped galley, forward facing nav station, a wet locker and two full length settee berths with option for additional fold-up sea-berths.

Six can comfortably sit for dinner. Two spacious aft quarter berths are standard, as well as a private forward head and removable V-berth.

Less Crew = More Sailing Sailboats that are easier to sail are sailed more often. It's that simple. A crew of two can fully manage the setting, jibing and dropping of the asymmetrical spinnaker where normally 5-6 are required to manage a conventional spinnaker. With a mainsail on slides, a furling jib and large wheel that gives you fingertip control, the J/111 can be off the dock and sailing in minutes.

This is a boat you can sail with friends and do it with confidence and ease. With the J/111, one's fun is not limited to coastal sailing. Whether double-handing to Mackinac, soloing to Bermuda or flying down the Baja coast with full crew, you can sail the J/111 with complete confidence and control.

Key Features

• Designed for smaller crew
• Efficient, comfortable cockpit
• Spacious cruising interior
• Two full length settee berths
• Private head

Sales Consultant Contact McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers for additional information on this boat.

Email: [email protected] Call: (914) 381-5900

Position Title:  Service Advisor

Position Type:  Full-time / Part Time

Reports to:  Sales Manager

Job Description and Summary: In this position you will be responsible for providing support to the Service Writer, Service Team, and Customers. Responsibilities include working with the customer to get the information required to perform the work on the boat, following through to make sure the work is completed correctly and in a timely manner.

• Assist Service Writer in day-to-day operations, including scheduling and distribution of work for technicians and yard team, utilizing DockMaster and other tools as required to generate and manage work orders.
• Communicate with customers by phone, email an text to determine needs, providing clear and precise instructions on the work order for the technician.
• Answer incoming calls and emails in a professional manner, returning all customer calls and emails prior to close of business each day.
• Promote the sale of additional labor services, part and accessories in a professional manner for each customer.
• Obtain Customer approvals for work order, and collect payment for work prior to releasing customer boat. In the event the repair cost is unknown initially, obtain customer approval on work order to diagnose issues, and then contact customer with estimate for repairs as soon as determined, and obtain approval.
• Review and input technician timesheets into DockMaster.
• Inspect quality of work performed as required, prior to delivery to the customer.
• Communicate with the customer during repairs and coordinate customer pick-up.
• Finalize and invoice work orders.
• Provide prompt, detailed and timely flow of all paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Results Areas:

• Effective communication with the customer
• Accurate and timely invoices
• Accurate and organized service repair orders
• Minimize aging accounts receivable, timely completion of open work orders

Compensation:

• Pay commensurate with experience
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Program
• Continuing Education

Experience Level:   1-3 years preferred, or similar industry background

1-3 years preferred

Salary and Benefits:  $45 – 55k, Medical, 401K

Email: [email protected]

Position Title:  Sales Meeting Setter Position Type:  Full-time / Part Time

Job Description and Summary: In this position you will work alongside the McMichael Sales Team to set web meetings, conference calls and boat viewings for the sales team. You will work with an experienced team that specializes in premium racing and sailing yachts, as well as high-performance inboard and outboard day and cruising power yachts. You will work with an existing client database. You will cultivate ongoing communication with our clients and their families that demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism for the McMichael brand.

Core Skills:

• Effective and professional phone communication skills
• Prospect farming
• Active listening
• Influencing with content through digital and social media tools
• Coordinating meeting schedules with Sales Consultants and prospects
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work collaboratively with other team members

Responsibilities:

• Call boaters to set web or phone meetings for Sales Consultants
• Send emails to prospects for the purpose of setting meetings
• Send texts to prospects with meeting request

The ideal candidate is someone who can consistently and persistently communicate and send reach out messages to boaters in a professional manner to set meetings. This position is ideal for a recent college graduate or someone going to school part-time.

Experience Level:  0-2 Years in Sales

Salary and Benefits:  $40 – 60k, Medical, 401K

Email: [email protected]

Brett Lyall A lifelong, passionate boater, Brett brings 26 years of sailing and 18 years of powerboat knowledge to the McMichael team. His background includes Environmental engineering and consulting, along with 7 years of sales and marketing experience in the luxury market. In addition to being an avid fisherman, surfer, and scuba diver, he is a sailing coach and has crewed extensively offshore on a variety of boats from J109, J105, J99 and 112E to a Gunboat 57. His knowledge of all things boating related is second only to his reputation for exceptional customer service and professionalism.

Doug Conner Doug’s life-long love of all things nautical naturally led him to pursue a career in luxury yacht brokerage. His professional background in sales and marketing, combined with his overall experience in and passion for the yachting industry, makes him a valuable asset to his clients for sail and power boats. Doug is committed to providing his clients with honest, professional, knowledgeable, and personal service.

Myles McQuone Myles is a licensed captain from age 18. He is a third Generation Merchant Mariner, operating boats runs deep in his family. Myles has held multiple roles within the marine industry between Marine Towing and Salvage, Marine Technician and Marine Service Manager. Myles’ focus has always had the customers best interest in mind; expect the same attention while consulting with Myles.

Ethan Morawski Ethan grew up in Fairfield CT and has been sailing for 13 years and powerboating for 10 years all over Long Island Sound. He has worked in the marine industry since High School and has an excellent reputation for superb customer service, seamanship, and attention to details. He is a graduate of Bryant University in RI.

Position Title: Boat Yard Crew Member Position Type: Full-time Experience level:  2-3 years preferred

Reports to: Service Manager

Job Description and Summary: In this position you will work alongside a team of supportive and experienced marine industry professionals. Your primary role will be to support the efficient daily operations of the McMichael yacht yard and the satisfaction of our customers.

This will include a variety of functions and tasks including basic property maintenance, launch and recovery of boats, cleaning, crane and forklift operations, blocking boats, and winter storage and other relevant duties as assigned.

• Ability to clearly understand instructions and complete tasks accordingly
• Mechanically inclined
• Able to lift and reposition equipment, tools, and materials
• Basic boat operations – power and sail (will train)
• Focus on customer satisfaction
• Proactive mindset
• Able to work unsupervised
• Ability to collaboratively work well with other team members
• Support of daily operations
• Support clients boating activities, prepping boats, fueling, etc.
• Safe operation of company vehicles, forklifts, and equipment, including trailer handling
• Haul, block and launch boats
• Boat cleaning and detailing
• Bottom paint and waxing boats
• Dock and marina area maintenance
• Shrink wrapping
• Repositioning boats

The ideal candidate is someone who will enjoy the nautical environment of the boatyard, which includes being around boats and being on the water. They will have at least two to three years of experience at a previous boat yard or yacht club. Their background will include a familiarity with boats. They will be someone who enjoys the boating lifestyle and enjoys working outdoors. They value working in a team and being part of a family-owned organization an enhancing part of the local community. We encourage you to apply if you do not have the experience but are dedicated to building a career in the marine industry.

What does a typical workday look like? A typical morning could involve arriving and immediately removing covers, prepping several boats to be launched and readied for use by their clients. You could find yourself assisting with changing a large tire on a trailer or rigging and craning a boat onto a truck for transportation. Daily activities will also include basic maintenance of the boatyard facilities which includes painting, building repair, emptying garbage, and cleaning, as well as assisting technicians with boat maintenance.

Salary range: $15 – $30

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Position Title: Fiberglass / GelCoat Technician Position Type: Full-time Experience level:  2-3 years preferred

Job Description and Summary: In this position you will work alongside a team of supportive and experienced marine industry professionals. Your primary role will be fiberglass and gel-coat repair work on sailboats and powerboats. The fiberglass work will include everything from small parts repair to structural repair and rebuilds. The gelcoat work will be similarly inclusive and will also involve spaying hull bottoms and topsides with boat bottom paint and gelcoat.

• Working with vinylester, polyester, and epoxy resins
• Experience working with various coring materials
• Knowledge of gelcoat matching and application
• Cutting, grinding and finish sanding
• Visually spot imperfections in all parts
• Use of buffers, DA’s, pencil grinders etc.
• Finish buffing and polishing
• Exceptional paint rolling and spraying finishing
• Proactive mindset and able to work unsupervised
• Complete fiberglass and composite repair work to the highest possible standards
• Spray gelcoat, clear coat, and metal flake consistently and evenly to desired thickness
• Getting the customer back on the water with a safe operating boat
• Ensuring all repair work structurally and visually exceeds expectations
• Lifting heaving objects
• Assisting the entire service teams with various tasks

The ideal candidate is someone who will enjoy the nautical environment of the boatyard, which includes being around boats and being on the water. They will have at least two to three years of experience in fiberglass and composites fabrication or repair as well as experience with painting and gelcoat work or similar skill sets. Their background will include a familiarity with boats and enjoy delivering exceptional finish work. They will be someone who appreciates the boating lifestyle and working sail and powerboats. We are looking for a person who values working in a team and being part of a family-owned organization that is a respected part of the local community.

Salary and benefits: $50 – 70k, Medical, 401K

Position Title: Marine Service Mechanic Position Type: Full-time Experience level:  2-3 years preferred. Certifications Preferred. Equal skills and high motivation also accepted.

Job Description and Summary: In this position you will work alongside a team of supportive and experienced marine industry professionals. Your primary role will be engine maintenance and repairs for both gas and diesel engine systems as well as service and repair work on a variety of other boat system. A large part of this position will include troubleshooting, engine and drive preventative maintenance, emergency repairs at the yard or at the location of the boat needing service. You will be working on inboard and outboard systems and interacting and communicating with our boaters, so a focus on customer service is an important skill. Certification not initial required but is a plus.

• Effective and knowledgeable mechanic
• Problem solving – engines, drives, control systems and electrical
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting
• Engine rebuilds, 12v DC systems, machining work
• Gas and diesel engine/generator operations
• Wiring and soldering
• Performing maintenance and repairs safely and quickly
• Have your own set of tools
• Performing functionality checks on engines and systems
• Basic boat operations

The ideal candidate is someone who will enjoy the nautical environment of the boatyard, which includes being around boats and being on the water. They will have at least two to three years of experience as a marine service technician, automotive mechanic, Gen Tech, or similar skill sets. Their background will include a familiarity with boats and enjoy solving mechanical and systems issues. They will be someone who enjoys the boating lifestyle and working outdoors. They value working in a team and being part of a family-owned organization an enhancing part of the local community. We encourage you to apply if you do not have the experience but are dedicated to building a career in the marine service industry.

Salary and benefits: $60 – 80k, Medical, 401K

Position Title: Yacht Sales Consultant Position Type: Full-time Experience level:  2-3 years preferred

Reports to: Sales Manager

Job Description and Summary: In this position you will work alongside the McMichael Sales Team to consult with our client boaters, guiding them to find and purchase the best yacht for their modern boating needs. You will work with an experienced team that specializes in premium racing and sailing yachts, as well as high-performance inboard and outboard day and cruising power yachts. You will work with existing clients as well as being responsible for identifying, nurturing, and closing new clients. You will cultivate relationships with our clients and their families that demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism for the McMichael brand. You will be supported by the team to help you locate, acquire, and nurture prospective new client boaters. You will be a part of a sales and service team that caters to the all-encompassing boating needs of the McMichael community of boaters.

• Conveying key features and distinguishing selling points of a given boat model
• Ability to close high-value sales from $500k – $3M
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Consulting with and guiding clients effectively
• Proactive mindset that fosters successful unsupervised work
• Close deals on new yacht sales
• Deliver world class service in the form of professionalism, knowledge, and customer service
• Acquire and develop prospects into leads, then into new boat sales
• Attend boat shows and events to meet with and engage boaters
• Use digital and social media tools to engage with boaters
• Secure used boat listings
• Close used boat sales
• Guide boaters through the research, selection, specification, closing, delivery, and commissioning process
• Work with the Sales Team to constantly increase brand and model knowledge
• Influence your client boaters to choose McMichael Yards for their boat servicing and storage needs

The ideal candidate is someone who will enjoy the nautical/boating lifestyle and has grown up around boats. They will have previous experience selling in the corporate environment, in addition to a strong boating background and several years of selling yachts over 30 feet and over $500K. They will be an excellent communicator who is able to convey information clearly and concisely. They will be motivated to constantly learn more and achieve more regarding new boats and sales goals. They will be a person who can collaborate with all the members of the sales team to find creative solutions to barriers and issues.

Experience Level Experienced as a sail or power boater or similar industry background 2-3 years preferred

Salary and benefits: Base of $50 – $70k, commissions, Medical, 401K

John Glynn John brings to McMichael more than three decades of sailing, boating and sales experience. In addition to his time at BEYC, Glynn’s resume includes years as an Associate Editor (and Contributing Editor) for Sailing World magazine, where he was part of the team that created both the “Boat of the Year” awards and the NOOD Regattas. Over the years he has raced aboard C&C 40s, New York 36s, J/35s, Express 37s and Farr 40s, as well as his own J/30 and Soverel 33 Grey Seal. He boats with his family out of Captain Harbor in Greenwich, CT.

“John brings a wealth of experience as a racer, boat owner and industry professional,” said Michael Beers, McMichael Sales Manager. “He will be a fantastic resource for his clients in buying and selling boats. We’re proud to have him on our team, and his background will help us continue to fulfill our motto, ‘Experience Counts!’”

“I’ve been fortunate enough to spend my career in and around the sailing and boating community, enabling me to love the various jobs I’ve held,” said Glynn. “In joining McMichael Yacht Brokers I’ve found another fresh, new outlet from which to apply my knowledge of and passion for yachting. Moreover, I’m able to do that while working in the company of some of the finest yacht brokers in the business. It is my hope to bring to my brokerage customers a sense of confidence and satisfaction as they make yacht transactions, both from the buyer’s and seller’s sides.”

Cameron Campbell Cameron has been boating his entire life, starting as a toddler on Great South Bay on Long Island. He grew up in Connecticut and spent every summer on Long Island Sound. In college he was a member of the University of Rhode Island Sailing Team and also ran operations at the URI Waterfront Center. After college he was an ASA Sailing Instructor at the New York Sailing School on City Island and then for Olympic Circle Sailing on San Francisco Bay. He participated in many regattas on both coasts in both small and large boats. He owned a Sabre for many years which he cruised from Annapolis to Maine. Cameron also has experience with power boats ranging from center consoles though larger cruisers.

Cameron has been working with clients preparing for Bermuda races, extensive blue water cruising, and many that are new to boating.

Rick Fleig Rick grew up on Long Island spending many years sailing on the Sound in everything from J/22′s to J/105′s, Custom C&C 41′s and many other boats, competing in all the major Northeast events. This experience and passion for sailing led him on a path to sail in the 1987 America’s Cup in Perth, Australia with both the Courageous and USA Syndicates. He has sailed in many major international regattas, including the Swan World Championships in Sardinia, the World 6 Meter Championships in Portofino, Italy, and several Newport Bermuda races.

Rick combines his extensive sailing background with both the marine and sports industry, having worked as a regional sales manager at SunfishLaser and Vanguard Sailboats, and prior to that as a regional sales representative with sporting goods giant Nike. He believes that building relationships and understanding the clients’ needs are essential in helping customers have a great experience with their boats. He works out of the McMichael Yacht Broker’s Newport office at the Newport Shipyard.

Rick resides in Portsmouth, RI, with his family, having fallen in love with the Newport area during his many sailing events there. He recently retired as the director/coach of the Portsmouth High School Sailing Team after many years, and along with his wife, Carline, now enjoys his time proudly following their youngest son, Tyler, who just finished his second year at the US Naval Academy. Tyler is a very accomplished sailor himself, and a member of the nationally ranked USNA dinghy sailing team. Rick is a member of Sail Newport and can be seen racing many weeknights and weekends in all the local events in a variety of boats.

Michael Beers Michael is a licensed captain and active racer who began his sailing career in Boston on the Charles River. As someone who did not grow up sailing, he especially enjoys introducing new boaters to the sport. Michael has a proven track record of working tirelessly for his clients, and enjoys working directly with buyers to identify the best possible “next boat” from the many options available. He is an active racer, recently racing in the J/70 fleet at Quantum Key West Race Week and aboard the J/130 Dragonly in the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race.

Prior to joining McMichael in 2007, he captained the 80′ schooner Adirondack II in Newport, RI and was an instructor at Offshore Sailing. In his free time, he enjoys cruising his Sabre.

Todd Williams Todd started sailing on his family’s cruising boat before his memory serves. His love of racing was cultivated through sailing Blue Jays and Lasers in Pequot Yacht Club’s junior program.  Since then he has actively raced in the J105 fleet, J109 fleet, and helped form the J122 class. He also developed and helped launch the LIS IRC 35 class.  Todd is an experienced distance sailor and was involved with winning the Vineyard race class and IRC overall aboard the J122 Partnership.  

Todd enjoys using his extensive knowledge of boating to find his clients the boat that best suits their needs.  He is dedicated to providing the best possible service to all his customers.  Todd can often be found racing with clients and helping them build their racing programs. Through the years, he has custom built many J/Boats, Alerions, and MJM power boats for clients, many of whom he now considers personal friends.

During the winter season you may spot the Williams family on the slopes at Okemo where they have a ski house.

Andy Kaplan Starting October 4, Andrew (Andy) Kaplan has joined the brokerage team at McMichael Yacht Yards & Brokers. The addition increases the McMichael roster to seven full-time yacht brokers serving customers up and down the east coast with a concentration on the Long Island Sound and Narragansett Bay. He will work primarily out of the McMichael Mamaroneck, NY, office as well as Martha’s Vineyard.

“Andy is bringing to McMichael a lifetime of experience in sail and power boating with a keen focus in the sailboat racing world,” said McMichael President Steve Leicht. “His broad familiarity with offshore and one-design sailboats combined with his powerboating experience makes him an ideal addition to our brokerage team.”

Kaplan spent the majority of his career in finance including helping create the Quattro Global Capital, LLC where he was a principal and head of operation and marketing. “I believe that my financial sales and management experience is a great asset as I transition to yacht brokerage,” noted Kaplan. “While they are different industries, to succeed in either you need similar disciplines when matching buyers with the right product. That’s what creates and maintains long term customer relationships.”

Kaplan grew-up in Mamaroneck and has been a member of the Larchmont Yacht Club for over 30 years where he has been active in the Club’s leadership. He lives in New Rochelle, NY, and on Martha’s Vineyard, MA.