Is a J24 Trailerable?
YES you can trailer launch the J/24. You have to find a more robust wheel for the dolly. you also must make sure the boat is forward (tongue heavy) on the trailer…
What is a number 3 headsail?
#3 Jib. A non-overlapping headsail for heavy air use on boats that also carry genoas. This sail sheets inboard of the shrouds and in front of the mast, which allows the mainsail to be eased or traveled down without backwinding.
How much does AJ 24 weigh?
J/24
| Development | |
|---|---|
| Hull weight | 1,406 kg (3,100 lb) |
| LOA | 7.32 m (24.0 ft) |
| LWL | 6.10 m (20.0 ft) |
| Beam | 2.71 m (8 ft 11 in) |
How fast is a J24 sailboat?
J/24s love a breeze upwind or down. The J can carry a full main comfortably up to 20 knots true wind speed. The keel is a fairly high-aspect-ratio keel and the rudder is outboard with no balance at all….Boat Specifications.
| LOA | 24′ |
|---|---|
| LWL | 20′ |
| Beam | 8.92′ |
| Draft | 4′ |
| Displacement | 2700 lbs. |
What is a number 3 sail?
3 is a full length luff sail with an LP in the 100% range. This sail is a real work horse in the inventory and is usually added before a No. 2. The Passagemaker Genoas are cruising genoas with all the options for roller reefing.
Do I need a genoa?
The jib and genoa are very important because they provide most of the driving force for your boat. There are two reasons for this: First, your headsail has no mast in front of it to create turbulence and spoil clean flow. Second, it sails in a continual lift caused by the main’s upwash.
How fast is a j24?
J/24s love a breeze upwind or down. The J can carry a full main comfortably up to 20 knots true wind speed….Boat Specifications.
| LOA | 24′ |
|---|---|
| LWL | 20′ |
| Beam | 8.92′ |
| Draft | 4′ |
| Displacement | 2700 lbs. |