Other J/30 Sailboats For Sale (2024)

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How fast is a J30 sailboat? ›

A 1977 Catalina 30 can be purchased for $15,000, while a five-year-newer boat is listed for $25,000. A Catalina 30 built in 1993 is asking $29,000. Ultimately, the cost of buying a sailboat must be balanced with the value it brings.

Boats to cross the ocean

It is true that it is possible to make this dream come true with almost any boat, although it is best to select a ship with about 50 feet, in the case of monohulls, and about 40 feet, for multihulls.

There's a whole new generation of J/24 sailors." Brun concurs: "For about $15,000 and a little bit of work, you can get into a J/24 and have a boat as good as Chris Larson's or Terry Hutchinson's. It's a very good return for your investment.

The highest speed ever reported is from the crew of Vestas Sailrocket 2 : on 24 November 2012 they recorded a top speed of 68.33 knots in a 25–29-knot wind.

Most boat experts say that 1500 hours on a boat is considered a lot. But if you are buying a boat with more than 1500 hours, it does not automatically mean that it is not worth buying. The key thing to consider more than the engine hours is its usage and how well it has been maintained.

Almost any well-prepared yacht of 30ft and upwards can tackle the downwind crossing, and indeed there is no reason why an even smaller boat can't do it successfully.

A small sailboat may capsize, but it can be expected to turn over initially not more than about 90 degrees.

If you are a solo sailor, you might feel comfortable on a 30-foot yacht but will probably prefer a larger sailing boat if you are traveling as a family (32 ft, 35 ft, 40ft, or more).

Kraken yachts are engineered to withstand the toughest conditions, ensuring that you and your crew stay safe no matter where your journey takes you. Trusted sources in the boating community have recognized Kraken Yachts as the safest choice for sailors.

Can you capsize a J24? ›

Several J/24s have been known to capsize when a mistake is made or when caught in extreme conditions and, unlike dinghies, there is no positive flotation, so capsized boats can sink.

With its breakthrough design and speed, the J/24 quickly became one of the most popular one-design keelboat classes in the world. It is strongly built and easy to sail for 2 to 5 people.

The design has sleeping accommodation for four people, with a double "V"-berth in the bow cabin and two straight settees in the main cabin. The galley is located on the starboard side just aft of the bow cabin.

A sailboat between 30 and 40 feet will typically sail between 4 and 7 knots. A sailboat between 40 and 50 feet will typically sail between 5 and 8 knots.

The boat has a hull speed of 6.7 kn (12.41 km/h). An optional tall rig has a mast about 2 ft (0.61 m) taller. A bowsprit was optional. This model was built between 1986-1991 and was designed by Gerry Douglas.

The current world sailing speed record has stood for a little over a decade at 65.37 knots (75.23 mph/121.06 km/h), set by Paul Larsen in the Vestas Sailrocket II back in 2012.