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J/125 is a 41 ′ 0 ″ / 12.5 m monohull sailboat designed by Rod Johnstone and built by J Boats between 1997 and 2003.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Carbon spar,carbon rudder. Special light weight hull. epoxy w/ carbon reinforcement.

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The J125 is a 41.0ft fractional sloop designed by Johnstone and built in carbon fiber or composite by J Boats between 1997 and 2003.

16 units have been built., it accomodates 2 people in 1 cabins plus salon..

The J125 is an ultralight sailboat which is a very high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a racing boat. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a very short water supply range.

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The 41 foot J/125 is as close to high performance big-boat sailing one can find in a boat that’s manageable (yes, even with spinnaker) by two or three people. J/125 is like a street-legal Indy 500 car that’s easier to drive than the family sedan. Come and see her in Bruinisse.

J-125 Built in 1999 by J-boats, USA Designed by Johnstone GRP hull and superstructure Displacement approx. 3800 kgs Ballast approx. 2100 kgs

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Blue fabric upholstery Manual toilet Electrical bilge pump

Dometic 2 burner gasstove Manual waterpressure system Sink

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Motor, electric & water.

Yanmar 3GM30C - SD-20 - 27 HP Cruising speed: 7 kts Indirect cooling system Mechanical gearbox Bilge pump Saildrive

Approx. 75 ltrs diesel Approx. 85 ltrs fresh water

12V / 220V electrical system 2x batteries 12V / 110Ah

Carbon Mast Carbon boom Rodkicker Carbon bowsprit 4x Lewmar ST 44 winches 2x Lewmar ST 48 winches Harken furling system Tuff luff profile for the head sail (not installed)

North Sails 3DL Mainsail 4x 3 DL jibs (no. 3 is good as new) 3x Spinnakers UK Sails Dacron Main sail + Jib

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Shipmate VHF connection outside Navigation lights Compass Raymarine VHF 215E DSC Raymarine RC435i chartplotter Raymarine C90/W chartplotter Raytheon masterview Raymarine ST60 Tridata Raymarine ST290 wind Raymarine ST60 speed Raymarine ST60 multi Raymarine St290 CH wind Raytheon remote Autopilot (2016)

Carbon steering wheel + cover Manual bilge pump Speakers outside Radio / CD player Swimming stairs Fenders & lines

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J/125 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of J/125. Built by J Boats and designed by Rod Johnstone, the boat was first built in 1997. It has a hull type of Fin w/bulb & spade rudder and LOA is 12.5. Its sail area/displacement ratio 30.11. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Yanmar, runs on Diesel.

J/125 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about J/125 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the j/125.

J/125 was designed by Rod Johnstone.

Who builds J/125?

J/125 is built by J Boats.

When was J/125 first built?

J/125 was first built in 1997.

How long is J/125?

J/125 is 11.28 m in length.

What is mast height on J/125?

J/125 has a mast height of 13.87 m.

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"Can't Touch This" is one of the best equipped J/125's and has been continually upgraded.including new rudder, sails & silver LPU topsides. She has both a buoy race inventory and an offshore inventory. The boat has gone thru a long list of upgrades as well as a serious carbon diet. Carbon hand rails, hatch boards, carbon steps, carbon padeys with Spectra loops, a custom carbon step for offshore driving and Equiplight shackles throughout, . The boat has the new rudder design by Al Johnston along with all offshore safety gear. The boat is ready to go offshore today.

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“ The J-125 is a boat of exceptional stability and power. Her handling is explained by an extraordinary stability index of 143 degrees, with a stability curve ratio of positive to negative areas of 12.5:1. This greater stability is combined with a balanced hull-form with proper amounts of reserve buoyancy forward. This provides safer and more controllable high-speed planing offshore in large waves as well as a wider steering groove upwind for sustained peak performance by average helmsmen. No IMS rule-inspired hull form can match the high 4.72 length-to-beam ratio of this seakindly yacht, nor the reserve buoyancy designed into her bow sections. High length-to-beam ratio ensures straight tracking in rough seas and light steering loads. Sailboats with fine bows and full midship sections are more difficult to balance and more likely to spin out of control in big waves. As user-friendly as it may be, this is a sailing machine designed to be the fastest, best-built boat of its type in the world. A long-lasting, high-tech carbon - Kevlar - E-glass - epoxy laminate is the answer. TPI Composites is the world leader with its patented SCRIMP process. This yields a laminate that's been tested by the US Naval Surface Warfare Lab at double the strength of hand lay-up construction. SCRIMP overcomes long term ownership concerns about delamination and structural failure because there are no air-pockets in the hull laminate and integral keel beam grid. Secondly, the ratio of glass fiber to resin is 2:1 rather than 1:2, resulting in a strength-to-weight ratio that exceeds custom race-boat, pre-preg construction. ”

Standard Equipment List Hull & deck built with TPI's patented SCRIMP vacuum resin infusion molding process. Hull has carbon fiber biaxial - unidirectional inner skin, biaxial Kevlar - E-glass hybrid outer skin and thermo-formed CoreCell linear structural foam core drilled for Pro-Set, or equivalent, epoxy resin.

Deck has carbon - E glass - CoreCell - vinylester laminate with gelcoat finish. Hull & deck laminates meet ABS offshore yacht standards to be CE Mark Certified for Europe.

E-glass - epoxy keel floors, mast step and longitudinal girder structural matrix molded using SCRIMP process and bonded and tabbed to hull with epoxy. o Five composite transverse bulkheads at forepeak, forward head, main bulkhead, aft settee, and aft berth area built with molded E-glass - foam core & reinforced w- unidirectional carbon. o Longitudinal hull stringers from forepeak bulkhead to main bulkhead P&S; from forepeak bulkhead to structural grid P&S. Two foredeck stringers from forward end of coach roof to forepeak bulkhead. Local reinforcements in way of high load areas. o Centerline stringer from structural grid to forepeak bulkhead incorporating mast step. o Dual longitudinal cockpit support bulkheads from transom to aft bulkheads.

Hull - Structure - Bulkheads are assembled, tabbed, painted and oven post-cured together at a peak 140 degrees during a total 25 hour curing cycle. o Molded seahood with integral instrument pod curved acrylic slider and drop board sliding in extruded PVC rails and equipped with inside - outside stainless hasp and combination lock. o Two continuous ORC height toe-rails integrally molded with deck forward of mast.

Removable 8.0' draft keel with high aspect nickel - aluminum - bronze alloy strut and lead bulb. Wide flange bolted into hull recess through solid carbon - E-glass backbone using ten 7-8" 316 grade stainless bolts.

Awlgrip topside and boot stripe in 2016.

Yanmar Diesel 3GM3OC x SD20 Saildrive. o Bri-Ski 16 x 11 folding propeller. o Recessed cockpit mounted engine panel with Spinlock single lever throttle-shift control. o Engine housed in composite box in two sections with air intake vent at aft end and sound insulated interior surfaces. o Wet type engine exhaust system with GRP stern tube and waterlock muffler. o Single cartridge Racor fuel filter with shut-off valve at tank and fuel gauge in cockpit.

Engine serviced April 2017

Molded steering pedestal with binnacle cover, Ritchie SP-5 compass, Edson ultra-light racing components, 58" Edson "Diamond" series aluminum wheel with black foam grip. o Aluminum emergency tiller with deck plate access. o Carbon fiber reinforced composite rudder blade & shaft mounted in Harken composite rudder bearings.

20 gallon aluminum fuel tank located aft of engine box vented through transom with cockpit sole deck fill. 22 gallon fresh water capacity in bladder tank mounted under port settee bunk with deck fill and vent to galley sink.

Bass DC electrical distribution panel w- 10 circuit breakers o Halogen swivel lights over berths above nav. station and galley. o Fluorescent lighting in head. Running & steaming lights. o Cockpit operated Henderson manual bilge pump. o Standard Rule 1100 electric bilge pump with manual override switch mounted in nav station. o Chainplate, keel, engine, pulpits, lightning ground & bonding system. o Two 8G27 gelcel batteries under companionway ladder with Guest 3 function battery switch. o Whale manual fresh water foot pump in galley with spigot at sink. o Flush seacocks below waterline including head intake, head discharge, galley sink, engine intake o Through-hulls include bowsprit-housing drain, engine exhaust on transom, bilge pump exhaust on transom, wheel well drain. o Solid laminate recess for electronics transducers with interior cover.

Carbon mast with 2 spreaders, custom engineered by Hall Spars and built with epoxy pre-preg carbon & autoclave curing to 80 psi at 250 degrees F. with new custom luff extrusion accepting either Antal sliding cars or boltrope, molded carbon gooseneck & vang attachment points. o Mast Collar: SparTite mast chock system shipped loose. o Mast Step: G10 epoxy custom fit mast step attaches to molded centerline longitudinal hull stringer with four SS bolts tapped to aluminum plate integrally molded in stringer. o Hall Spars aluminum boom (black Awlgrip finish) with vang attachment, clew outhaul sheave, webbing strap for mainsheet block attachment, reef sheaves at gooseneck. o Retractable 8.5' carbon J- sprit by Advanced Composites. Harken tackle system with control line led aft to cockpit. o Bowsprit bearing system with drain mounted in hull housing and exterior neoprene seal. Standing & Running Rigging o Standing Rigging: Continuous Nitronic 50 rod built by Hall Rigging. o Hydraulic Backstay Adjuster: Sailtech -12 long throw (14") hydraulic cylinder with remote panel mounted on forward side of pedestal. o Hall "Air" Vang with integral tackle system. o Chainplates: custom stainless chainplates and fasteners for shrouds, stemhead and backstay with plate doublers at shroud pins.

Sail Inventory Inshore Racing Inventory

North Mainsail-1 3Di

North Mainsail-2 3Di Raw 2015

North #1 Genoa 2012 3Di

North #2 Genoa 2012 3Di

North #2 Genoa 2015 3Di Raw

North #3 Jib, 2013 3Di Good Condition

North Jib Top Tri Radial Good Condition

North A-1 2013 Spinnaker Like New

North A-2 2013 Spinnaker Good Condition

North A-2.5 2016 Spinnaker Good Condition

North A-2.5 2017 Spinnaker Like New

Offshore racing inventory

Quantum Mainsail-1 with 1 reef Fair Condition 2010

Quantum Mainsail-2 2014 1 reef for offshore Like New - Hoisted 5 times

Quantum 150 MED/Heavy Genoa 2014 Good Condition

Quantum #3 Jib 2014 Hoisted once

Quantum #4 Jib 2014 New - never used

Quantum Genoa Stsl 2012 Good condition

Quantum Big Spinnaker Staysail New 2014 - almost no use

Quantum Small Spinnaker Staysail 2012 Fair Condition

Quantum A-2 Spinnaker 2012 Good Condition

Quantum A-2.5 Spinnaker 2012 Good condition

Quantum A 3 Spinnaker 2012 Very light use

Quantum A-5 Spinnaker 2012 Good condition

Quantum Mast Head Genoa 2017 that flies off the sprit

Modifications Can't Touch This has undergone rigorous modifications including:

Deck fittings upgraded to carbon Replaced padeyes with soft loop dynema Removal of all excess deck hardware PBO backstay Interior wood replaced with foam cored carbon SS hand rails replaced with carbon 2 Pipe berths replaced with carbon frames New custom high aspect carbon rudder Powder coated stanchions Bottom long boarded & faired Custom Grab bar installed by the pedestal New Head foil Self Retracting Bob stay MOB button at the helm New Rudder Bearings Aluminum goose neck and sheave box fittings at the ends of the boom replaced with custom carbon fabrication. New Raptor Deck in the cockpit Offshsore gear 6 man life raft

All offshore safety gear

Electronics All New electronics

H5000 with 6 displays

Zeus 2 chart-plotter

2 new Lithium house batteries to replace the AGM's.

Recent Upgrades 1) New head foil.

2) Custom carbon grab bar on the pedestal.

3) Cockpit repainted.

4) New Raptor deck in cockpit.

5) Original aluminum fittings on both ends of the carbon boom replaced with custom carbon fittings.

6) Boom kicker replaced with racing boom vang configuration.

7) Check stays replaced.

8) Custom bob stay installed on the sprit.

9) New hatch cover, wheel cover and sheet tail bags in cockpit.

10) Replaced stern hatch cover.

11) New B&G Hydra 5000 electronics and displays.

12) Rebuilt masthead wind instrument and replaced cable.

13) New carbon nav station panel, new chart plotter, new vhf and vhf antenna cable.

14) Replaced both rudder bearings.

15) Replaced batteries with Lithium batteries, new alternator and regulator, serpentine belts, battery monitor and battery switches.

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J/99 review: All thrills, no frills on board this double-handed racing machine

• May 3, 2019

The new J/99 is a versatile 32ft offshore speedster that targets the double-handed racing circuit

We tested the J/99 in the Solent in 17-25 knots of wind. Photos: Richard Langdon

We ghosted down the Hamble River under mainsail alone, the water slipping silently past our red hull in the grainy half-light of a winter morning. We’d hoisted the mainsail in our marina berth, then sailed out into the river, the engine left in tick-over for less than two minutes almost as a token gesture. I felt like a naughty kid, slipping out while the rest of the world was still waking up; going to make some trouble.

I had come to test the new J/99, sailing double-handed with the British J/Boats importer Paul Heys on a chilly, blustery January morning. Within ten minutes our demure departure was all but forgotten as we came bursting out of Southampton Water, our senses assaulted from all angles by the bitter north wind and our 100m 2 day-glo spinnaker. As the sun rose, everything about the day and this little powerhouse of a boat became bright, sharp and dynamic. I don’t know what the rest of the world was doing at 0800 on that January morning but we were having a blast.

The eagerly awaited J/99 directly targets a growing demographic of sailors who enjoy the fantastic short-handed racing scene available all across Europe. Of the 38 orders already confirmed, over half of the new owners intend to race short-handed and it was with this type of sailing in mind I arrived to make the test.

There’s plenty of room for the helmsman to pass across the aft section of the boat during a tack, leaving the whole cockpit free for the crew

The new design incorporates some interesting changes for J/Boats, which bring the J/99 into line with its closest rivals in this area of the market. Gone is the retractable bowsprit and furling jib, which have been the stalwarts of J/Boat design for close to 20 years, making way for a beamier shape, a fixed bowsprit and a hank-on jib. It’s different, but despite the new features, this still remains resolutely ‘J’ in its appearance and feel.

From the first moment I stepped into the cockpit, this boat struck me with its no-nonsense approach. Sail handling is simple, the cockpit clean and well laid-out, the helm dynamic and responsive. Just cruising down the river, the boat felt light and seemed to directly translate every puff of wind into increased speed. Compared to the Class 40s I have spent much of the last two years racing, the J/99 felt like a go-cart – a promising combination of agility and power.

Razor sharp

Upwind, we cut through the flat water like a knife though silk, achieving 6.7 knots of boat speed at a true wind angle of 38°, in 17 knots of wind. We were sailing with a full main and non-overlapping J2 jib, which felt slightly overpowered in the gusts over 20 knots, but proved easy to handle.

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The boat is stiff – it feels like a couple of bodies sitting on the rail would benefit the upwind performance, but that is often the case with short-handed boats and, once heeled, the angle remains steady and comfortable.

Helming upwind required very little input from our single rudder, the boat was incredibly well balanced and gust control could be easily managed by a gentle feathering on the helm and an ease on the mainsheet fine-tune system. We let the autopilot take over for an upwind leg and a couple of tacks, but I quickly took back the helm – this was way too much fun to allow a machine to take command.

The cockpit is large; it takes up a third of the overall deck length, with benches that are half the length of the cockpit. The area aft of the mainsheet is wide, flat and empty. There are two coachroof winches for halyards and two primaries next to the helming position.

Crew can sit either down on the cockpit seats, legs braced opposite, or up over the coaming – both are equally comfortable. There is room to sit two crewmembers side-by-side on these bench seats, though once activity starts it might become crowded.

The cockpit layout particularly suits performance shorthanded sailing

The jib is controlled using an interesting combination of a longitudinal track, together with floating down- and in haulers. By leading the sheet to a turning block positioned on the toe rail aft, a marginal outboard lead can be achieved when both in and down haulers are eased.

Tacking, even when cross-sheeted was quick and easy despite our lack of practice. The non-overlapping jib can be pulled most of the way in by hand, with the final grind from the high side as the J/99 starts to accelerate. The cockpit is so well ergonomically set up, a solo tack would be equally as easy.

I found the best helming position is to sit with one leg astride the mainsheet traveller, bracing against the two moulded foot rests. Traveller, mainsheet and backstay are all led to this position and with the jib or spinnaker sheets cross-winched, these can also easily be trimmed by the helmsman.

A tightly sheeted jib to leeward of mast displays that are clearly readable from the cockpit

The double-ended kicker is thoughtfully positioned and long enough to lead back to the helm from where it can be quickly released. The helming position is comfortable with a fantastic view of the water ahead, though I imagine it will feel somewhat exposed in rougher conditions – perhaps this is when the autopilot earns it’s keep.

When steering through a tack the helmsman can easily pass behind the mainsheet unhindered, leaving the cockpit free for flailing elbows. The J/99 uses tiller steering – the optional twin-rudder version still leads to a single tiller. There is room and an option to mount wheel steering in this area but I cannot imagine a good reason to do this. It would add extra weight further aft in the boat, fill up the cockpit and confine the helmsman.

The tiller is curved upwards to allow the mounting of a liferaft underneath – a common raft position for offshore boats and an eminently sensible one that keeps weight off the transom yet still provides a ready-to-launch raft on deck.

Initial jib car position fore and aft can be set using the track, which is pinned in place, then remaining controls dictate angle of attack and twist, with the down- hauler passing through the pinned jib car

Significant sail area

Off the breeze, the J/99 is punchy, versatile and a lot of fun. The 100m 2 A2 spinnaker is certainly a generous size and, in the test conditions, provided us with exciting reaching at angles up to 135° true, together with a competitive, powerful downwind VMG speed (sailing at 8.4 knots at 146° true). It also gives the adaptability to sail at deep angles with the tack line right off and the kite fully rotated around the bow. In this configuration we were still able to sail quickly at wind angles of up to 170° true.

We saw upper wind strengths of 25 knots and during these gusts the helm started to feel heavy as the big spinnaker loaded-up – I was caught out by one such gust, rounding up before I had time to respond. This isn’t to say the single rudder option is unresponsive – a timely, short, hard pump of the rudder always put us back on our feet – but merely that the big sail plan and gusty conditions do require concentration. For the ‘nip and tuck’ of close quarters manoeuvring, the single rudder gives a very direct grip to the water, which will allow the helmsman to fling the J/99 in and out of tight spaces.

For prolonged periods of powerful reaching under spinnaker, I believe the twin rudder option would be a sensible choice to avoid aching arms or lapses in concentration; so far 12 of the 38 orders have specified the twin rudder set up. If sailing under autopilot with single rudder, in gusty conditions it may be wise to use a higher level of response to enable the pilot to make more forceful corrections.

Fixed bowsprit marks a departure from the retractable bowsprits used on J/Boats of old

For reaching, we flew a 66m 2 cable-less Code 0 from the 2:1 tack line on the bowsprit, a sail that is a must for any offshore wardrobe. We whipped the zero up in a matter of seconds then blasted across the Solent reaching up to angles of 110° to the true wind and speeds up to nine knots, though the kicker was constantly in hand for gust control.

Sail handling downwind was as easy as upwind, even when managed by our unpractised crew of two. The bowsprit has double tack line fittings as standard – a 2:1 for the Code 0 and a single line for the spinnaker, giving a working option for peeling between off-wind sails.

The Code 0 tack line is managed with a jammer on the bow, while the single tack line is led to the cockpit. This makes perfect sense for double-handed takedowns when the zero is usually dropped inside the jib, on to the foredeck, while the spinnaker is taken into the cockpit under the boom. The Code 0 furler is not under significant load and can be furled by one person, by hand from the foredeck. Moulded toerails forward of the beam give extra security to any foredeck excursions.

The J/99 is an Alan Johnstone design

Versatility of design

Though these boats can be sailed fully crewed – which would optimally be with six people – it is impossible to ignore the focussed design aspects that make the J/99 stand out. Cast a critical eye over the cockpit and you’ll see an area designed for performance double-handed sailing.

It’s simple, perhaps even sparse, but everything is where it should be and I, for one, felt instantly at home. But don’t be fooled into thinking this boat is a one-trick pony; there is a clever adaptability to the design that will suit a wide range of sailors.

Yes, there are some fundamental aspects that have changed to be more geared-up for double-handed offshore racing, but J/Boats have maintained a foot in the inshore camp making a boat with a shape and features that promise great all-round performance.

The new fixed bowsprit design retains enough length to use a powerful asymmetric spinnaker but also allows owners to switch between symmetrical and asymmetrical set ups without penalty – a factor that is proving increasingly popular in the displacement offshore classes. The roller furler has been replaced in favour of hank-on style jibs.

The theory behind this is that when inshore racing, you can always ‘hold on’ until the downwind leg to make a headsail change, while offshore, a slab-reefed jib provides a more satisfactory shape to the sail and is still less hassle than a full-on sail change.

The alloy mast is a custom extrusion from AG+ designed to take both a mainsail with a bolt rope or captive slides with no adaptation required – meaning an owner could switch between an inshore bolt rope main and a short-handed one on sliders.

The J/99 has a full beam of 3.4m, which is carried most of the way aft with slight narrowing to the transom. This gives it an increased hull form stability to previous J/Boat designs, though unlike its closest rivals in the market, the JPK 1010, and the Sunfast 3200, the J/99 does not have chines. Instead, the more traditional lines give the hull shape more all-round performance and should offer greater versatility for inshore racing, particularly in lighter breeze.

The saloon is functional rather than luxurious

What’s below

The J/99 is clearly not aimed at those who are looking for a luxurious interior, but below decks there is a functional enough layout for weekend cruising, including twin aft cabins – something not often seen on racer/cruisers of this size.

The saloon is flanked by sofa berths, with a central table built around the keel-stepped mast. There is an option for pipecots outboard of the sofas, increasing the berths from six to eight – though eight people and their kit would certainly be a squeeze.

There’s a basic galley with a two-burner gas cooker, sink and galley storage facilities. The forepeak is a spacious open sail storage area with a heads plumbed-in behind the port bulkhead but no other ‘bathroom’ facilities – extra grab handles for rougher conditions would undoubtedly be a good idea.

AGM batteries are part of the standard boat package – one 70Ah for engine start and one 100Ah for house. The standard engine alternator is used for charging.

The starboard aft cabin mirrors the one to port

Our verdict

The J/99 is an exciting new addition to a competitive area of the market. It’s up against some tough competition, but make no mistake, this new design comes out of the corner fighting. Don’t look for frills because there aren’t any – this boat is all about great sailing performance.

It’s a fun, serious but manageable boat that is thoughtfully set up for double-handed sailing and would not require a huge number of crew to be competitive around the cans. It will suit sailors who enjoy both inshore and offshore racing and are looking for a no-nonsense boat to help them shine.

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In memory of Paul Heys

Since this article was written, we received the news that Paul Heys passed away on February 25 .

In a statement, his family said: “We are desperately shocked and sad to announce that Paul Heys, co-founder and Managing Director of Key Yachting, has passed away.

“He was enjoying a much-deserved holiday in the Caribbean with his wife Marie-Claude and came into difficulties while swimming on Monday morning.

“Paul was a much-loved husband, dad, brother and granddad, and was greatly admired in the sailing community; sailing was his life and passion. Paul will be missed terribly by everyone who knew him.”

He was well-known and highly respected in the marine business and was legendary among J Boats owners for his knowledge and sailing skills. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

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Top Gun: Maverick Finally Showcases The New J/125 Sailing Yacht

The long-awaited trailer for Top Gun: Maverick was released this week, giving fans a first look at the long-awaited sequel to the beloved 1980s blockbuster. One of the most highly anticipated scenes in the trailer is the sailing yacht scene, which features Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connolly.

It's no surprise that the scene was filmed on a J/125 sailing yacht, as the J/Boats shipyard is known for its high-performance racing yachts. The J/125 is a popular model among racing sailors and has been featured in several major films and TV shows.

This article takes a closer look at the Top Gun: Maverick sailing yacht scene and the J/125 yacht that was used in the filming.

What made the Top Gun: Maverick sailing yacht scene so iconic?

The sailing yacht scene in Top Gun: Maverick is one of the most iconic scenes in the movie. It's a beautiful, serene moment that starkly contrasts with the rest of the film, which is full of high-octane action and adventure.

But what makes this scene so iconic? Is it the beautiful location? The amazing cinematography? The fact that it's such a change of pace from the rest of the movie?

We believe it's all of these factors and more. The sailing yacht scene in Top Gun: Maverick is an iconic scene because it's a perfect example of how to use all the elements of cinema to create a truly memorable moment.

The J/125 sailing yacht that was used in the filming of Top Gun: Maverick.

The J/125 sailing yacht is a state-of-the-art vessel that was used in the filming of the 2020 movie Top Gun: Maverick. The yacht, which businessman John Pompa owns, was featured in a key scene in the film where it is seen sailing past the Golden Gate Bridge.  

The J/125 is a high-performance sailing yacht that is designed for long-distance cruising. It is equipped with a variety of features that make it ideal for sailing in rough conditions, such as a keel-stepped mast and a carbon fiber hull. The yacht also has a large onboard water tank that allows it to go for long periods of time without having to stop for fresh water.

How the J/125 yacht helped make the scene of Top Gun: Maverik so memorable.

In the film Top Gun: Maverick, the J/125 yacht plays a pivotal role in the iconic beach scene with Tom Cruise and Jennifer Connolly. The yacht, which is owned by Connolly's character, is central to the scene in which Cruise's character meets Connolly's.

The J/125 is a popular yacht among filmmakers due to its sleek design and its ability to turn on a dime. This makes it perfect for action scenes like the one in Top Gun: Maverick.

But the J/125 isn't just a pretty face. It's also a highly functional yacht that can accommodate several guests. This makes it perfect for entertaining.

Why the J/125 yacht is the perfect choice for a sailing adventure?

The J/125 yacht is the perfect choice for those looking for an exceptional sailing experience. This amazing yacht offers superb performance, unmatched comfort, and stunning good looks. Here are just a few of the reasons why the J/125 is the ideal choice for your next sailing adventure.

The J/125's extraordinary stability index of 143 degrees, with a stability curve ratio of positive to negative areas of 12.5:1, is what creates a sense of solidity and power when sailing it. This greater stability is paired with a balanced hull-form that has the right amount of reserve buoyancy forward. This makes the J/125 capable of safer and more controllable high-speed planing offshore in large waves. Also, the average helmsperson can maintain peak performance for sustained periods of time because the hull-form provides a wider steering groove upwind.

The J/125 is manufactured to ABS offshore standards by TPI Composites using the SCRIMP resin-infusion process. The US Naval Surface Warfare Center at Carderock, MD found that the properties of laminates created by TPI's patented SCRIMP resin-infusion process are better than the low-energy pre-pregs used by many custom boat shops--they're even twice as strong as hand lay-ups.

J/125 weighs in at 2700 pounds, which is 1500-2500 pounds lighter than its competitor designs, after subtracting the weight of the keel and adding 1000 pounds for the rig, engine, and hardware. This is not only due to the J/125's narrower beam. The Hull & Deck Laminate Design of the J/125 is stronger for its weight than E-Glass/epoxy laminates using slit CoreCell foam. J/125 uses epoxy with a combination Kevlar & E-Glass for the outer skin with two layers of carbon fiber (bi-axial & unidirectional) for the inner skin. The elevated strength of these exotic materials allows for a thinner, lighter skin than the equivalent E-Glass structure.

It's no surprise that the scene was filmed on a J/125 sailing yacht, as the J/Boats shipyard is known for its high-performance racing yachts. The J/125 is a popular model among racing sailors and has been featured in several major films and TV shows. In fact, the J/125 was also used in the film The World's End, starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. The J/125 is the perfect boat for cruising or racing, and it's no wonder that it was chosen for the Top Gun: Maverick film.

If you're looking for a high-performance sailing yacht, the J/125 is a perfect choice. Whether you're interested in racing or cruising, the J/125 will provide you with an amazing experience.

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KAWASAKI J125 (2016 - 2021) Review

• Ideal commuter scooter
• Reliable and solidly built
• Should hold its value well

At a glance

Overall rating.

If you want a cheap simple comfortable 125cc commuting scooter with style and reliability, then look no further than the Kawasaki J125.

Looking like a Kawasaki ZX-10R from the front with its sleek Ninja-family styling, the J125 is really a Taiwanese-made Kymco Downtown 125 underneath (just like the larger Kawasaki J300 , which is based on the Downtown 300 ).

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All Kawasaki did to make the 125 version was swap the 300 engine for a 125 – almost everything else remains the same. This means it’s a far more physically substantial machine than its competition and tips the scales at a hefty 182kg.

Don’t be put off by its lack of capacity, though. In any major city commute you really don’t need anything more than what the Kawasaki J125 provides.

It's physical size and impressive spec could also prove attractive to experienced riders looking for a cheap low-capacity commuter for the daily slog. It also claimed MCN's 2016 Best Scooter Award and was discontinued at the advent of Euro5.

The Kawasaki J125 price was £4249 when it went off sale in 2021. If you want one in 2023 you'll need to look for a used bike.

Additional reporting by Andy Davidson

Ride quality & brakes

The Kawasaki J125 might weigh in at a portly 182kg (that's only 25kg less than a 2021 ZX-10R superbike), but it isn’t noticeable on the move. It carries its weight low and underslung - almost giving it a pendulum feel as you dart between traffic. This also helps with slow speed control.

At its 2016 launch, the Maxxis rubber did its best to find grip on the sometimes very slippery Spanish roads and the standard issue ABS is a big selling point for new or inexperienced riders. Despite its J300 dimentions the wide seat is actually low and as you’d expect the automatic J125 is a doddle to ride - especially around town.

Not only is it easy, but the J125 is also very comfortable, with a lower back rest adding to the wide seat to create a sensation like sitting in an armchair. It also came with far more underseat space than the Honda PCX125 of the time and has a little cubbyhole and a shopping hook up front. Bonus.

Although the J125 is comfortable, taller riders may struggle for space. On one group test, a 6ft 2in tester struggled, as the foot boards won’t allow you to splay your feet forward, which means knees are always at a 90-degree angle.

The single-cylinder four-stroke Kymco motor is much more responsive than you’d expect. It will comfortably haul its big body up to an indicated 62mph without any fuss and roll onto a little more.

It'll also cruise happily at those speeds, albeit with the engine working overtime at around 9000rpm. It's doing around 6000rpm at 30mph around town and will happily out-accelerate any of our four-wheeled friends from the lights.

Reliability & build quality

The  Kawasaki J125 uses a Kymco Chinese base. The single-cylinder engine still says Kymco on the side - it’s based on the Kymco Downtown 125. However Kawasaki have tried their upmost to give the J125 an air of quality using parts from Kawasaki’s J300. Essentially the J125 is just the J300 with a smaller engine.

There's nothing in our Kawasaki J125 owners' review to indicate it'll be an unreliable used bike. During a long-term test in 2016, our writer didn't find anything to worry about from this perspective either.

Value vs rivals

In 2016, the Kawasaki J125 was £3799 for the standard model, or £3899 for the limited edition model (paint only). In comparison,  Suzuki’s Burgman was £3499 and the  Kymco Downtown on which it’s based on was £3299.

But it’s cheaper than Honda’s Forza and the modifications Kawasaki have made gives the J125 a quality feel and it should hold its value better than the Chinese Kymco. Other rivals to consider include the perenially popular Honda PCX125 and Honda CB125F - should you fancy something with a manual gearbox.

Watch MCN's video review of the rival Honda PCX125 below:

There is enough under-seat storage for a full face helmet and A4 briefcase. Additionally there is a small glove box up front with a 12v socket - perfect for charging your mobile phone. There’s a useful bag hook above the fuel cap between your legs, too.

ABS comes as standard as does the petal racy discs. There’s even an anti-temper anti-theft ignition barrel, and the twin rear shocks have preload adjstment for carrying a pillion. It’s a shame the front glove box isnt lockable.

From 2019, the Kawasaki J125 is available in Khaki with Metallic Moondust Grey, as well as the black and green paint scheme it had before. It was then discontinued ahead of the 2021 riding season.

Model history & versions

Model history.

• 2016: Model on sale.
• 2021: Bike cancelled due to emissions regulations.

Other versions

The Kawasaki J300 is a 300cc version of the Kawasaki J-series scooter with much of the same running gear and a higher capacity engine.

Owners' reviews for the KAWASAKI J125 (2016 - 2021)

1 owner has reviewed their KAWASAKI J125 (2016 - 2021) and rated it in a number of areas. Read what they have to say and what they like and dislike about the bike below.

Review your KAWASAKI J125 (2016 - 2021)

Version: j125

Annual servicing cost: £80

decent very large scooter

can be difficult to srart up, one know had is money pack

fitted givi screen, heated gripps,rack and topbox ,heated seat pad

Buying experience: dealer, also have kymco downtown 300i, and xciting 400i

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