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J/130

J/Boats · 1994–2002 · Sloop rig

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J/130 profile drawing
LOA42.7'
Beam12.8'
Draft8.5'
Displ.7.5t
Rigsloop
HullFiberglass

Bluewater Evidence · Ocean Proven

95% confidence
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11 named boats of this design have finished ocean races in the official results: Break'n Wind (Pacific Cup 1996), Gai-Jin (Pacific Cup 1996), Starlight Express (Pacific Cup 1996), Sceptre (Pacific Cup 2002), and 7 more.

Overview

The J/130 is a Rod Johnstone racer-cruiser from J/Boats, built from 1994 to 2002, with 43 built according to sailboatdata.com. Its place in this catalog rests on its ocean racing record: 11 different boats of the design have finished the Pacific Cup from San Francisco to Hawaii or the Newport Bermuda Race in the official results. Sailing World named the J/130 its Multipurpose Club Racer in the 1994 Boat of the Year awards.

Design and Construction

sailboatdata.com lists the underbody as fin with bulb and spade rudder, 42.7 ft overall on a 38.2 ft waterline, with 12.8 ft of beam and 8.5 ft of draft. Displacement is about 15,000 lb with 6,750 lb of ballast, and the fractional sloop carries about 955 sq ft.

Ocean Racing Record

Break’n Wind (John Moore) finished the Pacific Cup (1996). Gai-Jin (Robert Shaw) finished the Pacific Cup (1996). Starlight Express (David McIvor) finished the Pacific Cup (1996). Sceptre (Joan Garrett) finished the Pacific Cup (2002). Other finishers include Kolohe, Orizaba, Cilista, Christopher Dragon, Madrigal, Sea Hawk.

Passage records

Break'n Wind· John Moore1996

Pacific Cup (1996)

Finished 1 time in the official results.

Source: Pacific Cup official results archive, 1980-2012

Gai-Jin· Robert Shaw1996

Pacific Cup (1996)

Finished 1 time in the official results.

Source: Pacific Cup official results archive, 1980-2012

Starlight Express· David McIvor1996

Pacific Cup (1996)

Finished 1 time in the official results.

Source: Pacific Cup official results archive, 1980-2012

Sceptre· Joan Garrett2002

Pacific Cup (2002)

Finished 1 time in the official results.

Source: Pacific Cup official results archive, 1980-2012

Adrenalina2025

ARC 2025, Las Palmas to St Lucia

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club: ARC 2025 provisional results, Cruising

Cilista· Jeffrey L. Eberle2010

Newport Bermuda Race (2010)

Finished, 6th in Class 6 of the St. David's Lighthouse Division.

Source: 2010 Newport-Bermuda Race final results (ORR)

Dragonfly· Colin A. McGranahan2012

Newport Bermuda Race (2012)

Finished, 4th in Class 9 of the Gibbs Hill Lighthouse Division.

Source: 2012 Newport-Bermuda Race final results (ORR)

Dulcissima· HERVÉ PERREIN2025

Rolex Fastnet Race (2025)

Finished.

Source: Royal Ocean Racing Club: Rolex Fastnet Race 2025 results

Shazam· John Driver2004

Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race (2004)

Finished.

Source: Annapolis to Bermuda Ocean Race 2004 results

Solarus· Noel Sterrett / Bjorn Johnson2017

Bermuda 1-2 Yacht Race (2017)

Finished.

Source: Bermuda 1-2 Yacht Race 2017 results

Pegasus· Mario Biagioli2001

Bermuda 1-2 Yacht Race (2001)

Finished.

Source: Bermuda 1-2 Yacht Race 2001 results

Night's Watch2023

Transpac (2023)

Finished.

Source: Transpacific Yacht Club: Transpac 2023 official results (Yachtscoring)

Shazam2010

ARC Europe (2010)

Finished.

Source: World Cruising Club ARC Europe 2010 results

Ragtime2024

Sydney Hobart (2023, 2024)

Finished 2 times in the official results.

Source: Rolex Sydney Hobart 2024 results

Sirocco2010

Baja Ha-Ha (2009, 2010)

Finished 2 times in the official results.

Source: Baja Ha-Ha 2010 results

Bonkers· Keith Sedwick2008

Baja Ha-Ha (2008)

Finished.

Source: Baja Ha-Ha 2008 results

Sceptre· Bob Musor2009

Baja Ha-Ha (2009)

Finished.

Source: Baja Ha-Ha 2009 results

Dragonfly2025

Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race (2017, 2019, 2025)

Finished 3 times in the official results.

Source: Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race 2025 results

Saga· Kris Kristiansen2017

Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race (2017)

Finished.

Source: Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race 2017 results

Chariad· Rick Williams2023

Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race (2023)

Finished.

Source: Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race 2023 results

Ragtime· Steve Watson2026

Sydney Gold Coast (2026)

Finished.

Source: CYCA Sydney Gold Coast 2026 results

Jigonda2000

China Sea Race (1998, 2000)

Finished 2 times in the official results.

Source: RHKYC China Sea Race 2000 results

Shazam2001

Annapolis to Newport Race (2001)

Finished.

Source: Annapolis Yacht Club Annapolis to Newport Race 2001 results

Cilista2007

Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race (2007)

Finished.

Source: Marblehead to Halifax Ocean Race 2007 results

Matjas· Pieter de Kort2003

Azores and Back Race (2003)

Finished; third in class.

Source: Royal Cornwall Yacht Club AZAB 2003 results

  1. [1]MagazineSailing World: Boat of the Year Winners (1985-2008), listed under 1994- Model-specific review used for page detail.
  2. [2]SpecificationsJ/130 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, ballast, sail area, keel, rig, designer and production.
  3. [3]EditorialPacific Cup official results archive, 1980-2012- Official results; J/130 finishes.
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