Overview
The new J/7 is a modern 23’ (7m) family daysailer with 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.
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.
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!
• Deck-stepped, single spreader aluminum mast for convenient rigging, raising and
lowering of the rig.
• High 45% 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!
• Small interior cabin with settee seats and V-berth platform—ideal for weather
protection, storage, a place to nap and personal privacy.
• Molded in ORC toe-rail (P&S) from the bow to the stern rail, with single gate across
the transom.
• Single-point lift capable and easy to trailer behind a mid-size SUV.
• Options include Flexiteek cockpit sole, cockpit cushions, swim ladder, fixed sprit for
an A-sail, and symmetric spin gear for team race/match race club programs.