J/122 is a new versatile 40 foot performance sprit boat with comfortable live-aboard accommodations, a refined deck layout, low VCG keel with a moderate 7.2' draft.  The hull & deck are built using superior infusion molding technology to maximize durability and long term value.

An IRC-friendly cruiser/racer, J/122 offers a completely furnished interior, a simple to manage balanced sail plan, head turning performance and great looks. The first J/122s have quickly set the new performance standard for dual purpose 40 foot yachts both inshore and offshore.  Racing against the latest 40' competition, J/122 is winning both in Europe and the USA. 

Developed with and built by J/Europe in France, J/122 is distinguished by a well executed high quality interior, a non-overlapping sailplan configuration that helps simplify the deck layout and sail selection. A setback headstay with furler are recessed into the deck to maximize the jib luff length while retaining the convenience of jib furling from the cockpit. Plus, the simplicity of an asymmetric spinnaker flown from a retractable carbon bow sprit, that makes it easy to achieve near peak performance with minimal crew effort.

The J/122 cockpit is ergonomically optimized with a floor mounted traveler, below decks mainsheet system, offshore seatbacks, remote backstay adjuster and an available removable transom storage dock box that allows one to increase cockpit storage for cruising or convert back to a lighter race mode in a matter of minutes.

Several key features of the US Model include:
• Standard Hall Spars carbon fiber mast with swept spreaders, rod rigging and below deck jib furling system.
• Standard Sparcraft Grand-Prix aluminum boom with internal mainsheet system
• Standard Carbon fiber bow sprit and Asymmetric spinnaker system for short-handed performance and ease of handling.
• Low VCG 7.2’ (2.2m) keel for short-handed stability.
• Low maintenance deck configuration with molded foredeck toe rails, hi-traction non-skid and minimum use of wood for low maintenance. Included is a large protected cockpit with long seats and high backrests combined with a floor mounted mainsail traveler, below-deck mainsheet system, and a large diameter leather covered wheel mounted to a steering pedestal with integrally molded foot rests for a very comfortable helm ergonomic.
• Choice of three cabin/single head or two cabin/two head interior layout with full headroom for live-aboard cruising, complete galley, proper navigation station, opening ports for ventilation and plenty of storage.
• Removable dock box option at transom for easy race/cruise conversion.

JBoatsSouthwest has delivered 3 new J122's to Texas owners. All three of the owners are enjoying their boats and making headlines, winning races.
One couple spends Friday through Sunday on their boat 3 weekends out of 4. The J122 is a boat that can do it all. In some areas around the world the owners are forming J122 fleets to enjoy the comradery and spirit of one design racing.

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