J 97 Elegance yacht

J 97 Elegance yacht

The J 97 Elegance combines simplicity and accessibility whilst boasting refined accommodation space. Her easy manoeuvrability and her high-performance hull make her the perfect yacht for a family cruise.

Keen to head out to sea? This boat is perfectly set up so you can get out sailing in complete confidence. Her directional stability is exceptional. Movement around deck is easy. Her great handling is enhanced by a high level of safety thanks to the proximity of all the necessary controls to the helm.

The interior of the J 97 Elegance is designed around your well-being, with an additional large double berth for children or a couple of friends. Her large interior saloon is illuminated by hull portholes opening onto the sea, as well as large deck hatches and cabin portholes, which light up the bench seats. You’ll benefit from the outdoor light, whilst being tucked up inside!

ENJOY THE COMFORT OF THE BIGGER BOATS

Her 9m exterior layout has been optimised to give this boat the feel of a bigger boat
Easy and practical :
Have a swim during a stopover using the safe, open transom. Move up forward easily from the cockpit or from the cockpit to the saloon. Stow all your cruising gear in the large cockpit locker. Lounge on the seats when underway or at anchor.

SUCCUMB TO THE BOAT'S ATTRACTIVE INTERIOR

The interior design of the J 97 Elegance, with her uncluttered atmosphere, relies on genuine, noble wood, specially selected to add a modern and luxurious twist.

Featuring 1.80m of headroom, the yacht’s interior has a layout conducive to comfortable family sailing: it integrates a large saloon with two bench seats, a fully equipped galley, a chart table and 6 berths, of which there are 2 doubles including a large aft cabin for the owner.

SAIL WITH ELEGANCE

The boat’s elegant, timeless lines form a recognisable and unique architectural signature: it’s a J! With her moderate midship section and freeboard, the J 97 Elegance is unquestionably the most accomplished cruising yacht of her category.

SUCCUMB TO THE BOAT'S ATTRACTIVE INTERIOR

The interior design of the J 97 Elegance, with her uncluttered atmosphere, relies on genuine, noble wood, specially selected to add a modern and luxurious twist.

Featuring 1.80m of headroom, the yacht’s interior has a layout conducive to comfortable family sailing: it integrates a large saloon with two bench seats, a fully equipped galley, a chart table and 6 berths, of which there are 2 doubles including a large aft cabin for the owner.

SAIL WITH ELEGANCE

The boat’s elegant, timeless lines form a recognisable and unique architectural signature: it’s a J! With her moderate midship section and freeboard, the J 97 Elegance is unquestionably the most accomplished cruising yacht of her category.

UNLEASH PERFORMANCE

Performance is the primary guarantee of comfort when cruising. This yacht has been designed for high quality navigation, with the best possible balance of comfort and living space. You’ll appreciate being able to plan an exact time of arrival on stopover with children. You’ll also enjoy being able to catch up with your sailing companions despite casting off later!

SAIL ECOLOGICALLY

Sailing is certainly the most pleasant and ecological way to get around with the utmost freedom. The Js’ unique ability to sustain performance will reduce your engine use by at least 15% leading to fewer polluting emissions.











MAXIMISE YOUR TIME ON THE WATER

Elegance yachts are designed so you can sail for longer, for added pleasure. This is why they’re designed for minimal maintenance, with easy access to all the technical instruments. Boats from the Elegance range are recognised for their solidity and their tried-and-tested technical equipment.

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.

SAIL ECOLOGICALLY

Sailing is certainly the most pleasant and ecological way to get around with the utmost freedom. The Js’ unique ability to sustain performance will reduce your engine use by at least 15% leading to fewer polluting emissions.











MAXIMISE YOUR TIME ON THE WATER

Elegance yachts are designed so you can sail for longer, for added pleasure. This is why they’re designed for minimal maintenance, with easy access to all the technical instruments. Boats from the Elegance range are recognised for their solidity and their tried-and-tested technical equipment.

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.































YOUR STANDARD YACHT READY

In contrast to the majority of the other models on the market, J/ chooses to offer a comprehensive, ready-to-sail boat. The standard yacht equipment includes spinnaker hardware on a retractable carbon bowsprit and high-quality standing and running rigging. The finish of the profiles and their adjustment is unrivalled, ensuring the best possible glide without any add-ons being required.

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YOUR STANDARD YACHT READY

In contrast to the majority of the other models on the market, J/ chooses to offer a comprehensive, ready-to-sail boat. The standard yacht equipment includes spinnaker hardware on a retractable carbon bowsprit and high-quality standing and running rigging. The finish of the profiles and their adjustment is unrivalled, ensuring the best possible glide without any add-ons being required.

DISCOVER THE J 97 GRAND PRIX

Optimize and customize your sailboat : the Grand Prix Division offers you unrivalled racing expertise for your projects

 

EQUIPMENT

Composites

The materials for the sandwich and infusion composite construction are selected with precision so as to achieve the best possible combination of lightness/solidity on the market.

Keel

The lead keel features a 316L stainless steel frame, which provides excellent stability and a refined hydrodynamic profile.

Rig

To offer you the most high spec equipment on the market, the rig of the J 97 E forms part of a very precise selection process.

Joinery

The joinery workshops use traditional methods incorporating high quality solid wood and veneers selected to provide each yacht with a unique finish.

Composites

The materials for the sandwich and infusion composite construction are selected with precision so as to achieve the best possible combination of lightness/solidity on the market.

Keel

The lead keel features a 316L stainless steel frame, which provides excellent stability and a refined hydrodynamic profile.

Rig

To offer you the most high spec equipment on the market, the rig of the J 97 E forms part of a very precise selection process.

Joinery

The joinery workshops use traditional methods incorporating high quality solid wood and veneers selected to provide each yacht with a unique finish.

Position at the helm

To appeal to all tastes, the cockpit has been designed to be fitted with either a tiller or a steering wheel.

Manoeuvrability

Her beam and her controlled freeboard make close quarters manoeuvring child’s play. It is easy and safe for you to move around the deck with confidence.

Deck hardware

Each piece of deck hardware is overengineered and selected specially for its technical aptitude.

Safety

Stability is the primary guarantee of safety, whilst her solidity enables you to sail with complete confidence. J Composites is the only yard to offer a structure with a 5-year warranty however the boat is used.

Seating

The seating area in the saloon is akin to that of considerably larger craft: 6 people can easily be seated around the table.

Stowage

The J 97 E features a very large aft locker accessible from the cockpit and considerable interior stowage volume under all the seats.

Sailing

With her high-quality construction and equipment, the J 97 E offers you a level of sailing comfort that rivals the larger cruisers, without the associated effort.

Berths

The large double aft cabin is sure to please the owners and the forward berth opening onto the saloon gives the feel of unrivalled volume, which will appeal to children or guests alike.

LOA 9.61m
Hull length 9.61m
Waterline length 8.10m
Maximum beam 3.35m
Draught 1.90m
Upwind sail area 47m²
Asymmetric spinnaker area 90m²
Displacement 3,750kg
Ballast weight 1,350kg
CE approval Category A

A leading brand

Wherever your voyage takes you, your yacht will be recognised and admired. J boats are renowned for their sailing prowess, their longevity and how enjoyable they are to sail.

A history

It is the story of a family and a team of enthusiasts, whose aim has always been to design the best yacht of its category.

Innovations

Innovation has always been part of the brand’s DNA: infusion, use of a retractable carbon bowsprit, build technology…

International monitoring

The presence of a dense international network means that you have advice and services at your fingertips in the majority of countries you’ll navigate.