New J/40 Elegance yacht
July 31st, 2024 newsJ 40 ELEGANCE YACHT
THE NEW J/40 . . . OFFSHORE SPEED, COMFORT AND EASE
J/Composites and J/Boats are pleased to announce the New J/40, an offshore-capable, high performance cruising yacht capable of double-digit speeds with exceptional comfort, both in port and at sea. From the same team that launched the award-winning J/112E, J/122 and J/45, comes an exciting new 40-footer that boldly pushes the envelope on performance, versatility of use, and cruising comfort. Book your J 40 test.
A DESIGN THAT DEFIES CATEGORIZATION
The pure joy of sailing and the thrill of steering a well-balanced, stable, high performing sailboat, are part of the J/Boats DNA. The New J/40 doesn’t fit into a specific category or rule, except the rule of the sea, the ultimate rule that rewards boats with predictable, smooth motion that can quickly adapt to changing conditions with minimal effort by the crew. Like other J’s before it, the New J/40 is designed to track smoothly through waves, nearly steering itself. The simple but versatile, high-aspect sailplan allows almost any combination of sail (mainsail only, jib only, reefed main with inner jib, etc.) for comfortable cruising, while also able to be optimized for signature events such as Rolex Fastnet, Newport-Bermuda, Transpac and Chicago-Mac.
LIGHT-FILLED LIVING SPACE
With inspiration drawn from the J/45, the interior design and styling is by Isabelle Racoupeau in collaboration with J/Composites. Beautifully varnished, handcrafted, natural wood (solid and veneer) is featured throughout, with a design priority placed on natural light, attractive sightlines, and the overall feeling of space. The standard 3-cabin, 1-head layout maximizes sleeping accommodations and is ideal for owners sailing with a larger family or crew, and for high-side sleeping while offshore racing or rallying. The 2-cabin, 2 head layout maximizes cruising storage and is perfect for all-around family sailing, and extended cruising with one or two couples.
BUILT STRONG TO LAST LONG
The J/Composites Shipyard (in the Vendee region of France) is a world leader for high quality, sandwich/infusion construction – the first European builder to adopt resin infusion molding technology in the mid 90’s. The J/Composites commitment to precise weight control on large composite parts is critical to meet important design objectives for stability, durability and performance. The New J/40 is the only 40-footer on the market with a fully infused hull, deck, structural grid, and main bulkhead. The custom-engineered structure provides exceptional hull stiffness and optimal strength-to-weight, without sacrificing the comfort of the living spaces below.
SAIL WITH ELEGANCE
“The New J/40 has the sailpower and stability to sail well in both light and windy conditions, while others are having to either motor or reduce sail.” said Alan Johnstone of J/Boats.
Didier Le Moal of J Composites to add “This boat will excel in both coastal and offshore events (races and rallies) and at the same time pass the family cruising test. The J/40 is the essence of our expertise, this expertise is what allow us to bring on the market model after model a new generation of J/ that always bring improvement and more pleasure to their owner and also what allow us to overpass the classic category and bring the best of both racing and cruising worlds.”
EXPERIENCE EXCELLENCE
Your yacht is a J!
What makes it a top of the range boat is her infusion construction technology. This absolutely unique development provides an unrivalled standard of excellence.
Solely a J can offer the serenity of the most solid and rigid construction on the market, whilst retaining its unrivalled lightweight design, which establishes its reputation as a high-performance yacht.
