J/112e
The J/112E is a highly versatile, family, sport-cruising yacht. The “E” is for elegance and evolution in performance cruising design.
J/112E - Family Sport Cruising
The J/112E is a highly versatile, family, sport-cruising yacht. The “E” is for elegance and evolution in performance cruising design. Why settle for anything less than sailing where and when you want to in comfort, style and speed?
Dual Purpose
36 feet is a magic size in the J/Boats line-up. With a spacious two-cabin accommodation plan and a comfortable, ergonomic cockpit, the all-new J/112E is as well suited for the annual cruise as she is sprinting to Mackinac Island or short-handing through rough weather. Versatility in sailboat design means not only a sailboat that can do many things, but one that can do them across a wide range of conditions, both fair and adverse.
Upwind is a Breeze – Downwind is a Blast
The J/112E is an exceptional upwind performer. V-shaped bow sections provide superior directional stability and reduced slamming in waves. Freeboard forward and topside flare help to keep the deck dry. A long waterline combined with a low vertical center of gravity results in a smooth, sea-kindly motion – more like that of a 40 footer.
J/112E is a moderate displacement design with a high aspect, non-overlapping sailplan. This efficient set-up provides ample sail power in light winds (while most others are motoring), and easy to down-shift options when the wind builds. J’s are known for being able to sail well under mainsail alone, jib alone, and nearly any combination of mainsail and small jib.
The J/112E is no exception. All one needs is a mainsail and 105% jib to enjoy easy, high performance sailing in winds from 5 to 25 knots. For downwind fun with minimal effort and crew, one can deploy the asymmetric spinnaker from the retractable carbon sprit.
Designed to Sail
J owners have been sailing offshore for years and their enthusiastic feedback has fueled J/Boats’ continuous pursuit of designing the world’s most comfortable sailing boats. Comfort at sea means more than nice backrests (which by the way the J/112E has). “Sailing comfort” means sailing without stress – having clear visibility from the helm station; easy access to vital sail controls to allow short-handed sailing; a smooth sea-kindly motion that’s easier on the stomach; numerous handholds and foot braces both above and below decks for secure movement; and a highly maneuverable boat that is easy to dock or moor in tight places. Sailboats that inspire confidence (and reduce stress) inspire their owners to sail more. Maybe that’s why J/ sailors spend so much time sailing.
Infusion Construction
The J/112E hull, deck, main bulkhead and structural grid are built with resin infusion construction. Infusion is a method of introducing catalyzed resin into a pre-layout of dry material under vacuum. Dry fibers are placed in mold, with the core material and this is then covered by a special flow cloth and a flexible vacuum bag, a high pressure vacuum is then applied and a series of resin tubes draw catalyzed resin into the part. The result is a high quality method of production which produces results repeatedly and consistently. This allows dimensional control and regularity of weight and unlike a pre-impregnation process, does not require special materials storage conditions or an oven. An economic and reproducible process, direct positioning of dry fibers is easier and more precise than in traditional hand lay-up processes. It also allows controlled placement of fiber direction, as it is not impeded by gel times. The perfect control of the quantity of resin infused and the dry placement cloth make it possible to obtain extremely homogeneous finished parts. The weight variation of the piece is very small (1 to 2%), a performance which is impossible to achieve with hand lamination.
Performance Materials
The J/112E is molded with a vinylester barrier coat applied behind the durable gelcoat finishes. This combination in the outer hull layer allows for the best hull blister protection available. The aircraft grade end-grained balsa core and foam core in the deck are sandwiched between carefully selected and placed inner and outer skins of bi-axial and triaxial e-glass fabrics. This sandwich is infused under vacuum for resulting composite parts that are stiffer and lighter than hand-layup. This construction system improves sailing performance due to better strength to weight ratios in the part and improves sailing comfort by reducing weight and lowering the vertical center of gravity (VCG) of the boat.
Healthy Workplace
Working with dry materials does away with most exposure to resin & styrene, and does not require special protection, masks, gloves, oxygen tanks, etc.. During infusion and curing the styrene remains contained in the bag, thus reducing the emission of VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) to less than 10 ppm and providing a much “greener” and healthier work environment.
J/112e Specifications
| Dimensions | Foot/ Lbs | Meter/ Kg |
| LOA | 36.00 | 10.99 |
| LWL | 31.76 | 9.68 |
| Beam | 11.81 | 3.60 |
| Standard Draft | 6.90 | 2.10 |
| Displacement | 11,300 | 5,125 |
| Engine | 30 hp | 30 hp |
| 100% SA | 699 | 65 |
| SA/Dspl | 22 | 22 |
| Dspl/L | 157 | 157 |
Hull & Deck
• End grained balsa composite construction using biaxial and unidirectional glass with vinylester resin on the outer
hull layer to prevent osmosis.
• “SCRIMP” resin infusion system moulding process for optimum laminate strength with 65-70% glass content in
structural skins.
• GRP infusion moulded bulkhead bonded to hull and deck.
• All intermediate bulkheads glassed to hull and deck for stiffness.
• Heavy-duty fibreglass floor stringer grid infused, including mast structure.
• Low VCG keel with encapsulated cast iron fin with lead bulb (6.9’ draft), bolted and bonded to hull with soft-seamed
joint to allow for future removal.
• Off-white deck with a high traction non-skid.
• White hull with single gelcoat integrated boot stripe in flag blue. Option for boot stripe color other than standard.
• Integral, bulwark-style toe-rail around perimeter of deck.
• Large capacity self-draining foredeck chain locker, with space for optional electric anchor windlass.
• Large cockpit storage locker under port cockpit seat.
• Life raft storage locker under aft end of starboard cockpit seat.
• Propane locker located in the cockpit.
• Removable swimming ladder with SS mountings on aft end of cockpit floor.
• Balanced spade rudder constructed with biaxial and unidirectional glass and large diameter S/S stock mounted in
self-aligning bearings.
Propulsion
• Inboard diesel Volvo D1-30, saildrive, 115 AH alternator with double diode and fresh water-cooling with heat
exchanger.
• Engine panel recessed in the cockpit with acrylic protection including RPM gauge, hour meter and alarms for oil
pressure, low voltage and water temperature.
• 85 litres (18.5 gallons) fuel tank under aft cabin berth.
• Sound insulated engine compartment with air blower and ventilation ducts to the transom.
• 2 blade Gori folding prop.
Spars & Rigging
• Tapered AG+ aluminium mast with double airfoil spreaders, clear anodized finish, and integral mainsail track that
accommodates either bolt rope or Antal mainsail sliders.
• Discontinuous rod rigging.
• Integral hydraulic backstay adjuster. Option for remote panel hydraulic system.
• Boom with internal outhaul 8:1 purchase system, mainsail reef line sheaves, main sheet and tangs for rigid boom
vang.
• Carbon bowsprit controlled from cockpit, retracting into a sealed compartment with overboard drain.
• Rigid boom vang with cascade purchase system.
• Harken MK IV Unit 1 jib furling system with control line led to cockpit.
• Halyard package including 1 Dyneema main halyard, 1 Dyneema jib halyard, and 1 pre-stretched polyester
spinnaker halyard with snap shackle.
• Sheet package including: 2 spinnaker sheets, 1 tack line, 2 jib sheets, 1 main sheet, 2 traveler control lines, 1
bowsprit control line, 2 reef lines, and 2 adjustable jib car purchase lines.
Deck Hardware
• 2 40 STA (self-tailing) Harken mainsheet winches.
• 2 46 STA (self-tailing) Harken primary winches.
• 2 40 STA (self-tailing) Harken halyard winches.
• 4 Aluminium lock-in winch handles with 4 PVC handle holders.
• Mainsheet system with 2:1 purchase, led to side winches.
• Adjustable mainsheet traveler with control lines led to cleats on both sides.
• Adjustable jib cars (2) with 8:1 purchase led to cleats on the coaming.
• 2 low profile custom alloy fairleads for jib sheet lead to the primary winches.
• Spinnaker sheet blocks (4) mounted to pad eyes and stern rail bases P&S.
• 5 halyard/reef turning blocks.
• Halyards led aft through 2 quadruple organizers and 4 Antal VCam8-14 rope clutches on each side of
companionway.
• Tack line led aft to clutch on starboard side of cabin house.
• Bowsprit control line leading to a cam cleat on starboard side of cabin house.
• 4 pop-up style mooring cleats (bow and transom).
• Custom S/S stem plate with tack fitting.
• S/S chainplates for shrouds and backstay.
• Flush BSI foredeck skylight opening hatch (500 x 500) over forward cabin.
• Skylight opening hatch (450 x 320) over main salon.
• 2 fixed ports integrated in the cabin house sides.
• 2 opening ports (304 x 155) for aft cabin and head compartment.
• 1 opening port (350 x 170) in cockpit (aft cabin).
• 2 line bags.
• 2 S/S handrails on coach roof.
• S/S bow and stern rails with double rails.
• Double S/S lifelines, 8 stainless stanchions, 4 with reinforcing leg. Option for amidships lifeline gates (P & S).
• 59” (1.5m) diameter aluminium steering wheel, powder-coated black, with natural leather grip on custom moulded
pedestal with 5’’ compass, brake and stainless guard.
• Emergency tiller.
• Acrylic companionway drop-board with lock and ventilation grid.
• Drop-board storage rack in cockpit locker.
• Flag holder integrated into stern rail.
Interior
• Solid and laminated mahogany, finished in satin varnish. White finish on main bulkhead.
• Removable, wood effect veneered floor panels with flush fasteners.
• White hull sides in main cabin and vinyl lined hull sides in forward and aft cabins.
• Forward Stateroom with large hanging locker on starboard side, storage on port side, large double V-berth and
double door access to main cabin.
• Main Cabin with settee/berths to starboard and port, storage lockers behind backrests, table with drop leaves and
bottle storage areas, and overhead stainless handrails.
• Galley (to starboard) with gimballed LPG stove with oven and 2 burners, S/S double sink, pressurized hot and cold
water system, large 90 litre molded icebox/fridge, full length locker outboard of galley countertop, fiddles around the
edge of the countertop, storage under sink with shelf and utensil and storage drawers.
• Nav Station (to port) with large forward-facing chart table, chart storage under table lid, locker under chart table
shelf outboard, and hinged instrument panel outboard with electrical panel.
• Aft Cabin (to port) with access door to main cabin, large hanging locker, double berth, access panel to engine and
fuel tank under berth.
• Aft Head (to starboard) with access door to main cabin, molded head platform for easier maintenance, integral
shower tray, sink with access below to seacocks, pressurized water system, marine toilet, mirror, vanity unit, shower
sump and access door to cockpit storage locker area.
• Companionway with white laminate bulkhead finish for superior wear resistance, entrance steps with angled
treads, handrails integrated with bulkheads, main engine access through a piston-supported hinging panel.
• Cushions –settee bottom and backrest cushions in main salon are covered in a choice of fabrics. Ultra-Suede, and
Ultra-Leather upgrades are available as an option.
Plumbing & Electrical
• Manual cockpit operated bilge pump.
• Automatic/manual electric bilge pump with float switch.
• Pressurized fresh-water system.
• 1 water tank (53 gallons) under V-berth.
• Ice box drain.
• Marine toilet.
• Holding tank with deck discharge and manual overboard pump-out system.
• 1 AGM battery 100AH & 1 engine battery 70AH with switches and double diode/circuit breaker.
• 12V electric panel with fuel gauge and voltmeter.
• DC lighting package including combination of ceiling and swivelling bulkhead-mounted tulip lights in all cabins.
• Ceiling light in head.
• Light in cockpit locker.
• LED Navigation lights on bow and stern rail, steaming light.
• DC Refrigeration.
Options
• Two-tone deck.
• Bootstripe color in lieu of standard.
• Ultra-Leather or Ultra-Suede interior cushions in lieu of standard.
• 2 Opening Ports (350 x 170) on aft face of cabin house.
• Composite wheel in lieu of standard.
• 110V 30amp Shorepower system with battery charger, and 110V outlet in nav station.
• Hot water heater.
• Additional battery capacity (300AH total).
• Electric windlass (in anchor locker).
• Removable bow roller with anchor.
• Thurston dodger with removable side curtains.
• Molded seahood instrument pod.
• Electric main halyard winch.
• Teak or Flexiteek decking (cockpit seats and sole, cockpit sole only, side decks/cockpit seats & sole).
• 5.75’ shoal draft keel.
NOTICE: Specifications are subject to change prior to delivery due to deletions, additions or revisions in quantity, brand or design at the sole
discretion of J/Boats, Inc.
