J 70  Sport sailboat
J70

J 70 Sport sailboat

SHIFT FROM PLEASURE TO ADRENALIN.

Treat yourself to a genuine icon of one design sailing! The J 70 is the perfect combination of an accessible design and unquestionable performance. It’s THE most widely distributed yacht in the world and for good reason. All is revealed in the video! Book your J 70 test.

With this recreational boat, you get to choose how you want to use her: a sporty pressure-free family escapade or a race on equal terms? Her lightweight design means you can quickly enjoy the delights of slipping along and her contained sail plan makes this bestseller totally safe and accessible.

Today the J 70 is considered to be the reference one design on a global scale! A record presence at every international event! The mastery of a precise and identical build process and an international organisation guarantee equal terms for every owner.

VIDEOS

Videos of sailing, behind-the-scenes of manufacturing, expert advice and tips, or sea trials – discover the J/70 from a different perspective.


J/70 Class Association – J/70 since 2014 – Let’s celebrate 10 years of the best racing on the planet!

J/70 Class Association – J/70 since 2014 – Let’s celebrate 10 years of the best racing on the planet!

J/70 One design yacht : join the International class !

J/70 One design yacht : join the International class !

GET USED TO HAVING FUN

A fun craft that is both simple and technical, capable of making 20 knots under spinnaker, this yacht is supported by sociable and united national classes. Her construction is dedicated to downwind enthusiasts, while her size means you can easily head out to sea whenever you fancy.

BENEFIT FROM CUTTING-EDGE EQUIPMENT

The strengths of this yacht primarily rely on its latest generation equipment, with a carbon rig and top of the range construction technology, which make it lightweight and stiff with great longevity.

 

SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE

When the weather is fine, why wait to make the most of it? A small sportsboat measuring 7m, the J 70 is light as a feather, easy to transport and simple to launch and rig. Her keel is retractable, meaning you can reduce the height on the trailer.

BENEFIT FROM CUTTING-EDGE EQUIPMENT

The strengths of this yacht primarily rely on its latest generation equipment, with a carbon rig and top of the range construction technology, which make it lightweight and stiff with great longevity.

 

SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE

When the weather is fine, why wait to make the most of it? A small sportsboat measuring 7m, the J 70 is light as a feather, easy to transport and simple to launch and rig. Her keel is retractable, meaning you can reduce the height on the trailer.

BE PART OF A PERFECT SPORTS ORGANISATION

Its small manufacturing tolerances are a guarantee of sporting equity for all. The network of owner classes offers events of a regional and international scope in each country.

DEMAND UNFAILING RELIABILITY

Even when used intensively, the build quality of the J 70 guarantees unrivalled resistance and solidity, which translates as a high resale value. Thanks to a genuine ‘racer’ culture, a constant eye for detail, highly selective materials and strict production control, this boat is bordering on perfection in operating terms.

MAKE THE MOST OF HER ERGONOMIC CABIN

With her small cabin, you’re protected from bad weather. It also means all the equipment for the boat and the team can be easily stowed and transported inside. The forward deck hatch makes it brighter and enables effective ventilation of the interior volume. The outboard engine can be fully stowed down below while sailing.

GET INTO RACING

The characteristics of the J 70 make her accessible to all. She is perfectly suited to young and women’s crews. The strict rules on hiking mean that those who don’t take part in intensive training can still easily compete against more honed crews.

DEMAND UNFAILING RELIABILITY

Even when used intensively, the build quality of the J 70 guarantees unrivalled resistance and solidity, which translates as a high resale value. Thanks to a genuine ‘racer’ culture, a constant eye for detail, highly selective materials and strict production control, this boat is bordering on perfection in operating terms.

MAKE THE MOST OF HER ERGONOMIC CABIN

With her small cabin, you’re protected from bad weather. It also means all the equipment for the boat and the team can be easily stowed and transported inside. The forward deck hatch makes it brighter and enables effective ventilation of the interior volume. The outboard engine can be fully stowed down below while sailing.

GET INTO RACING

The characteristics of the J 70 make her accessible to all. She is perfectly suited to young and women’s crews. The strict rules on hiking mean that those who don’t take part in intensive training can still easily compete against more honed crews.

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 retractable keel comprises a 316L stainless steel structure and a lead bulb. The whole thing is encapsulated in a molded structural composites form

Rig

The J 70 is delivered with a carbon mast and boom, benefiting its handling, particularly upwind, and making it responsive and stiff. Furthermore, its weight means it can be easily set up by 2 persons

Carbon

The carbon parts of the J 70 are made in an autoclave to guarantee unrivalled longevity.

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 retractable keel comprises a 316L stainless steel structure and a lead bulb. The whole thing is encapsulated in a molded structural composites form

Rig

The J 70 is delivered with a carbon mast and boom, benefiting its handling, particularly upwind, and making it responsive and stiff. Furthermore, its weight means it can be easily set up by 2 persons

Carbon

The carbon parts of the J 70 are made in an autoclave to guarantee unrivalled longevity.

Retractable keel

Transporting the J 70 is made possible by its retractable keel. This enables the boat to sit lower on its trailer making it easier to transport.

Deck-stepped mast

The J 70 boasts a deck-stepped carbon mast, which means the process of stepping it is considerably easier as it requires just two people.

Lifting

Lifting your J 70 will be hassle-free thanks to its central sling, meaning the operation can be completed in a matter of minutes.

Towing

Once the boat is on her trailer, the latter can be towed by any kind of vehicle.

International classes

The presence of J 70 classes in numerous countries around the world means that a very dynamic one design race circuit is possible.

Respecting the class measurement

J Composites devote a great deal of attention to respecting the class measurement. With over 10,000 sportsboats built in over 30 years, the J Composites yard has fully mastered manufacturing tolerance.

Equipment

One design requires specific equipment in terms of deck hardware and sail area, which translates as an interesting racing programme, whilst limiting the expense of the arms race.

Sensations

The very little separating the boats during races is evidence of the similar, precise construction for every craft. As such thrills are guaranteed during the mark roundings!

Hull length 6.93m
Waterline length 6.24m
Maximum beam 2.25m
Draught 1.50m
Upwind sail area 26m²
Asymmetric spinnaker area 45m²
Displacement 795kg
Ballast weight 285kg
CE approval C

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.