Fast cruising sailboat designed by Rod Johnstone for serious offshore cruising with racing-bred performance. Only 35 built — combines cruising comfort with excellent seakindliness.
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What is the J-160's sail area to displacement ratio?
The J-160 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 22.21. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the J-160's comfort ratio?
The J-160 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 27.81. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the J-160 safe for offshore sailing?
The J-160 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.84. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the J-160?
The theoretical hull speed of the J-160 is 9.24 knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a J-160 weigh?
The J-160 has a displacement of 31200 and a length overall (LOA) of 52.0.
Who designed the J-160?
The J-160 was designed by Rod Johnstone, first built in 1996.