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STEP ABOARD A SAFE BET.
Boasting 20 years of expertise, the J 80 is the obvious choice!
Control its power, savour its stability, release the inner racer in you! Book your J 80 test.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (28) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (28)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/J-composites_J80_SET-SAIL-WITH-CONFIDENCE-3.jpg)
SET SAIL WITH CONFIDENCE!
You’re aboard a sound boat, inspiring confidence in all conditions.
Head out to sea! Enjoy its simple and pleasant manoeuvrability. The adventure begins.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (29) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (29)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_HOLD-YOUR-COURSE.jpg)
HOLD YOUR COURSE!
The J 80’s very high ballast ratio makes it the safest sportsboat around with its impressive stability.
Featuring supreme flexibility at the helm and capable of high speeds, she’s also a lot of fun in downwind conditions.
FULFIL HER POTENTIAL
Sheet on the sails and you’ll already be performing at 95% of your potential.
Her lightweight design means you can very quickly get up on the plane in downwind conditions.
Able to reach 16/18 knots of boat speed in the breeze in complete safety, you’re guaranteed a thrilling ride!
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (30) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (30)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_FULFIL-HER-POTENTIAL.jpg)
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (31) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (31)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_GET-OFF-TO-THE-PERFECT-START-IN-COMPETITION.jpg)
GET OFF TO THE PERFECT START IN COMPETITION!
The jib furler and the asymmetric spinnaker make this one design yacht easy to get a feel for and a thoroughly entertaining way to learn about racing on all types of courses.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (32) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (32)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_SAIL-WITH-STYLE.jpg)
SAIL WITH STYLE
The timeless design of the J 80 was designed by Rod Johnstone with a view to making this 8m monohull a genuine style icon. It groups together all the brand’s distinctive elements, resulting in the perfect blend of a unique design and a trail-blazing spirit.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (33) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (33)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/j80-world-flags.jpg)
KEEN TO HAVE CLASS?
With nearly 1,500 boats distributed around the world, this craft benefits from a highly active owners’ class.
Sportsmanship and sociability are the key words of this class.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (34) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (34)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_TEST-HER-STRENGTHE.jpg)
TEST HER STRENGTH
The first model built in 1993 still has every chance of winning a race against a recent model.
The choice of materials has not diminished in terms of quality over the years. Little wonder then that the J 80 is the reference sportsboat.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (35) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (35)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_GET-OFF-TO-THE-PERFECT-START-IN-COMPETITION.jpg)
GET OFF TO THE PERFECT START IN COMPETITION!
The jib furler and the asymmetric spinnaker make this one design yacht easy to get a feel for and a thoroughly entertaining way to learn about racing on all types of courses.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (36) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (36)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_SAIL-WITH-STYLE.jpg)
SAIL WITH STYLE
The timeless design of the J 80 was designed by Rod Johnstone with a view to making this 8m monohull a genuine style icon. It groups together all the brand’s distinctive elements, resulting in the perfect blend of a unique design and a trail-blazing spirit.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (37) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (37)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/j80-world-flags.jpg)
KEEN TO HAVE CLASS?
With nearly 1,500 boats distributed around the world, this craft benefits from a highly active owners’ class.
Sportsmanship and sociability are the key words of this class.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (38) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (38)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_TEST-HER-STRENGTHE.jpg)
TEST HER STRENGTH
The first model built in 1993 still has every chance of winning a race against a recent model.
The choice of materials has not diminished in terms of quality over the years. Little wonder then that the J 80 is the reference sportsboat.
EQUIPMENT
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (39) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (39)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/J-composites_J70_Equipment_Composites.jpg)
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.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (40) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (40)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Keel.jpg)
Keel
The keel is made entirely from lead, mounted on a keel sump giving the J 80 its 50% ballast ratio and supreme stability.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (41) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (41)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Rig.jpg)
Rig
The rig is part of a very precise choice to offer the best standard of equipment on the market for the J 80.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (42) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (42)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Club-boat.jpg)
Club boat
With the boat being so easy to sail, it is very popular in clubs geared towards cruiser-racer training. The jib furler and the asymmetric spinnaker facilitate manoeuvres and enable less experienced sailors to get their bearings with ease.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (43) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (43)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Races.jpg)
Races
The J 80 is a very interesting one design yacht to trim in race format, particularly in light of the highly competitive fleet. As such there is very little separating the boats on the water, resulting in a real adrenalin rush!
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (44) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (44)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Thrills.jpg)
Sensations
Thanks to its inertia, this boat is great to helm upwind. Her lightweight design also enables her to very quickly get up on the plane in downwind conditions and reach average speeds of 12-13kts in upward of 15kts of breeze!
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (45) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (45)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Dayboat.jpg)
Dayboat
With her roomy co*ckpit, the J 80 is also perfectly suited to daytrips with family and friends.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (46) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (46)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_International-classes.jpg)
International classes
The J 80 has garnered huge praise the world over. The J 80 classes are extremely dynamic in multiple countries, with yearly gatherings at both European and World competitions!
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (47) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (47)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Respecting-the-class-measurement.jpg)
Respecting the class measurement
J Composites devotes considerable time to respecting the class measurement. With over 10,000 sportsboats built in the past 30 years, the J Composites yard has manufacturing tolerance down to a fine art.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (48) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (48)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Equipment.jpg)
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.
LOA | 8.50m |
Hull length | 8.00m |
Waterline length | 7.50m |
Maximum beam | 2.49m |
Draught | 1.50m |
Upwind sail area | 34.5m² |
Asymmetric spinnaker area | 65m² |
Displacement | 1.450kg |
Ballast weight | 650 kg |
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (49) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (49)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J80-schéma-caractéristiques-techniques.gif)
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (50) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (50)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/J-composites_Equipment_A-leading-brand.jpg)
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.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (51) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (51)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/J-composites_Equipment_A-history.jpg)
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.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (52) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (52)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/J-composites_Equipment_Innovations.jpg)
Innovations
Innovation has always been part of the brand’s DNA: infusion, use of a retractable carbon bowsprit, build technology…
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (53) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (53)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/suivi-international.29.jpg)
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.
EQUIPMENT
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (54) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (54)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/J-composites_J70_Equipment_Composites.jpg)
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.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (55) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (55)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Keel.jpg)
Keel
The keel is made entirely from lead, mounted on a keel sump giving the J 80 its 50% ballast ratio and supreme stability.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (56) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (56)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Rig.jpg)
Rig
The rig is part of a very precise choice to offer the best standard of equipment on the market for the J 80.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (57) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (57)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Club-boat.jpg)
Club boat
With the boat being so easy to sail, it is very popular in clubs geared towards cruiser-racer training. The jib furler and the asymmetric spinnaker facilitate manoeuvres and enable less experienced sailors to get their bearings with ease.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (58) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (58)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Races.jpg)
Races
The J 80 is a very interesting one design yacht to trim in race format, particularly in light of the highly competitive fleet. As such there is very little separating the boats on the water, resulting in a real adrenalin rush!
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (59) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (59)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Thrills.jpg)
Sensations
Thanks to its inertia, this boat is great to helm upwind. Her lightweight design also enables her to very quickly get up on the plane in downwind conditions and reach average speeds of 12-13kts in upward of 15kts of breeze!
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (60) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (60)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Dayboat.jpg)
Dayboat
With her roomy co*ckpit, the J 80 is also perfectly suited to daytrips with family and friends.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (61) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (61)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_International-classes.jpg)
International classes
The J 80 has garnered huge praise the world over. The J 80 classes are extremely dynamic in multiple countries, with yearly gatherings at both European and World competitions!
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (62) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (62)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Respecting-the-class-measurement.jpg)
Respecting the class measurement
J Composites devotes considerable time to respecting the class measurement. With over 10,000 sportsboats built in the past 30 years, the J Composites yard has manufacturing tolerance down to a fine art.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (63) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (63)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J-composites_J80_Equipment_Equipment.jpg)
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.
LOA | 8.50m |
Hull length | 8.00m |
Waterline length | 7.50m |
Maximum beam | 2.49m |
Draught | 1.50m |
Upwind sail area | 34.5m² |
Asymmetric spinnaker area | 65m² |
Displacement | 1.450kg |
Ballast weight | 650 kg |
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (64) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (64)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/J80-schéma-caractéristiques-techniques.gif)
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (65) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (65)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/J-composites_Equipment_A-leading-brand.jpg)
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.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (66) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (66)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/J-composites_Equipment_A-history.jpg)
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.
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (67) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (67)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/J-composites_Equipment_Innovations.jpg)
Innovations
Innovation has always been part of the brand’s DNA: infusion, use of a retractable carbon bowsprit, build technology…
![| J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (68) | J 80 Sport sailboat : step aboad a safe bet. (68)](https://i0.wp.com/www.jcomposites.eu/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/suivi-international.29.jpg)
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.