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the real focus of the J/Boats design. Not
only is it easier to sail, but it allows for
the best downwind sailing with a larger
main. Surprisingly, it also sails well with
just the rolling furling jib, with an option
for a self-tacking jib track. Have you ever
noticed that while you are out daysailing,
well over half the boats only have one sail
up? The aluminum, single spreader mast
is keel-stepped and there is a choice of the
standard 4.9' fixed keel or 3.9' shoal-draft
option.
Another option is the carbon-fibre bowsprit,
which Boyd and Jan elected to get,
allowing them to have a code zero and
A sail. Boyd easily hooked up the code
zero and we sailed most of the afternoon
enjoying the extra speed it provided.
Two cabin-topped Harken 35 self-tailing
winches do all the work for sail
controls. And jib fairleads help prevent
overrides on the winches.
J/Boats. Billy Black Photography
COCKPIT
You can easily sit in the deep,
self-draining cockpit steering with the
tiller, operating the 4:1 mainsheet on the
ultra-slim mainsheet pedestal, while bracing
your feet against the opposite cockpit
seat. With all sail controls coming back
to the cockpit it is a snap to solo sail.
The high coamings create very comfortable
inboard seating. With a 9-foot-long
cockpit, it easily seats six adults on the
8.4-foot-long seats which support four
corner seats. Manoeuverability to get in
and out of the boat is fantastic. Step off
the back onto the swim platform and then
onto the dock without steps. The Taylors
opted for the Flexiteek cockpit flooring
which feels wonderful underfoot. There
are both transom and starboard boarding
gates with an optional swim ladder. Don't
forget how much the kids (and adults) will
enjoy dragging their feet in the water on
the way home from a perfect warm summer
afternoon sail.
DECK
There are two oversized stainless bow
cleats. The two handrails just aft of the
mast are a great safety feature. What I
liked best of all is that there is no teak or
brightwork to worry about!
The large open cockpit is a highlight and a pleasure.
ENGINE
With the demand for a sustainable
option to the diesel-powered engine, this
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Canadian Yachting October 2022

AT THE HELM: IT’S FUN TO HAVE FUN
FEATURE EDITORIAL: NEVER CHARTERED? NO PROBLEM.
FEATURE DESTINATION: THE OTHER VIRGIN ISLANDS – LESS TRAVELLED, MORE SPECIAL
DIY / TECH: THE UPS AND DOWNS OF WINTER MAST STORAGE
THE PORT HOLE: OCTOBER 2022
POWER REVIEW: WELLCRAFT 355
SAIL REVIEW: J/BOATS J/9
DIY / TECH: GOING ELECTRIC
CROSSING THE LINE: THE PEOPLE WHO INVENTED BOATING TECHNOLOGY – PART 8
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - Intro
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - Cover1
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Canadian Yachting October 2022 - AT THE HELM: IT’S FUN TO HAVE FUN
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Canadian Yachting October 2022 - FEATURE EDITORIAL: NEVER CHARTERED? NO PROBLEM.
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Canadian Yachting October 2022 - FEATURE DESTINATION: THE OTHER VIRGIN ISLANDS – LESS TRAVELLED, MORE SPECIAL
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Canadian Yachting October 2022 - DIY / TECH: THE UPS AND DOWNS OF WINTER MAST STORAGE
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Canadian Yachting October 2022 - THE PORT HOLE: OCTOBER 2022
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Canadian Yachting October 2022 - POWER REVIEW: WELLCRAFT 355
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Canadian Yachting October 2022 - SAIL REVIEW: J/BOATS J/9
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Canadian Yachting October 2022 - DIY / TECH: GOING ELECTRIC
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