NEW J 7 Daysailer

Modern 23’ family daysailer

The NEW J/7 is a modern 23’ (7m) family daysailer with a huge, sit-in cockpit, easy-to-handle sail plan, and built-in stability that’s second to none in the size range. This is the perfect sized daysailer – roomy enough to bring the whole gang, and small enough to tow home behind a mid-sized SUV.

Double Your Sailing Days

There’s beauty in simplicity, and with the J/7, it couldn’t be simpler. With one hand on the tiller and the other on the main sheet, one can happily sail all day. All sail controls are within reach of the cockpit, and an adjustable backstay allows instant flattening of the sails in puffy conditions. With the J/7’s exceptional stability one can carry the main and small jib across a wide range of conditions. The J/7 also excels under mainsail alone, meaning more opportunities to sail when most others stay home. This versatility will double your days on the water next season.

Sailing in Comfort and Style

The J/7’s cockpit comfort rivals that of the larger J/9 (28’) – known to have the most comfortable cockpit of any J ever. On the J/7, five + can find comfy places to relax, and four adults can sit on the same side while sailing upwind. The walk-through swim platform is added bonus space – perfect for hanging out, dragging your feet in the water, or as a secure platform for teaching. Visibility from the helm (while seated) is excellent, thanks to the high boom and the sleek cabin profile that still provides protection from the elements for those sitting in the forward corner seats.

Videos

The J/7 in video

Videos of sailing, behind-the-scenes of manufacturing, expert advice and tips, or sea trials – discover the J/7 from a different perspective.

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Built Program Tough

The J/7 is engineered and built to meet the rugged demands of daily program use, directly benefiting from the 45+ years of experience gained from the use of the J/22, J/24, J/70 and J/80 in institutional programs worldwide. The J/7’s hull, deck and structural bulkheads feature composite sandwich construction with biaxial E-glass, vacuum-bagged Corecell foam core, with high density core inserts for high-load deck hardware. Strength-to-weight, this is one of the toughest J’s ever built.

J/7 Specification Highlights

• Large, easy-access, self-draining cockpit with secure 8.5’ (2.6m) cockpit seats and backrests, and step-on transom for easy swim platform boarding.

• Optimized deck layout for simplicity and efficiency, including an end-boom mainsheet system and bridle. No traveler to trip over!

• High 46% ballast-to-displacement ratio and low VCG (vertical center of gravity) 3.8’ fixed all-lead keel for exceptional all-weather stability. No hiking necessary!

• Jib roller furling system.

• Molded in ORC toe-rail (P&S) from the bow to the stern rails, with single gate across the transom.

• Small interior cabin with settee seats and V-berth platform – ideal for weather protection, storage, a place to nap and personal privacy.

• Supply of a suitable set of sails: mainsail and jib

Details

Quality and mobility

Composites

The materials for the sandwich composite construction are selected with precision so as to achieve the best possible combination of lightness/solidity on the market.

Sails

The J/7 comes standard with a suitable sail kit: a mainsail and a jib.

Transportable

Single-point lift capable and easy to trailer behind a mid-sized SUV.

Lifting

Lifting your J 7 will be hassle-free thanks to its central sling, meaning the operation can be completed in a matter of minutes.

Technical specifications

Hull length	7.04m
Waterline length	6.35m
Maximum beam	2.25m
Draught	1.16m
100% sail area	23,8m²
Displacement	1044kg
Ballast weight	476kg

International reputation

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.

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.

Innovations

Innovation has always been part of the brand’s DNA: infusion, use of a retractable carbon bowsprit, build technology…

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.