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J 80

Cruiser-Racer Built by J Boats

Boat highlights

J 80 is currently estimated in the Good band with an SBP score of 110.

Length overall

26.3 ft

Primary sail area

334 ft²

Displacement

2,910 lbs

Performance band: Good GPH rating: 682
110
SBP score
Good band

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Performance Analysis

Detailed performance metrics and polar diagram for J 80.

Methodology note: SBP scores, polar diagrams, hull-speed values, and derived ratios are estimates. Use them for comparison and planning support—not as a substitute for manufacturer specifications, measured sea trials, rating certificates, professional weather routing, or safety margins. Review how we rate boats.

Performance Metrics

SBP Score
110
ORC GPH
682
Average Speed (GPH)
5.3 kn
Yardstick
101.6
Sail Carry Number
5.1
Planing Potential
1.4 (very high)
Hull Speed
6.3 kn

Speed Estimates

Wind Speed (kn)Beat VMG (kn)Run VMG (kn)
63.13.6
83.84.5
104.35.3
124.55.8
144.66.3
164.76.8
204.78.7

Polar Diagram

Wind Speed (kn)

Key Specifications

Explore the hull dimensions and sail plan for J 80.

Dimensions

Length over all 26.25 ft
Length at Waterline 21.86 ft
Hull Speed 6.3 kn
Beam 8.17 ft
Draft 4.92 ft
Displacement 2,910 lbs

Sails

Main Sail Area 187.51 ft²
Foresail Area 149.62 ft²
Upwind Sail Area 333.68 ft²
Spinnaker/Gennaker Area 699.65 ft²

Construction ratios

Sail area-to-displacement (SA/D)
26.2
Capsize screening (CSF)
2.27
Comfort ratio (CR)
11.7

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Data sources and methodology

Published specifications are kept separate from calculated ratios and estimated performance. SBP and speed outputs are model-based estimates, not owner ratings or certified handicaps.

Specifications
verified
Ratios
derived
Performance
estimated

Last checked: 27 Aug 2026. Source: J Boats official website. Read the SBP methodology.

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