Condor

Racing Sailboat Condor

The J-160 is as easy to handle and sail as a traditional 42-footer. This is a boat that 2-3 people can manage without relying on powerful or heavy electromechanical devices. The design mandate for the J-160 was to exceed all prior standards for a cruising yacht of this size. One had to feel a sense of joy and control at the wheel as the boat leapt forward in a gust of wind with power and stability. Putting the rail under or shortening the sail shouldn't happen under 20 knots of wind. The J-160 had to slide effortlessly through waves upwind, keeping the crew dry and leaving no signature quarter-wave. Running in the seas, it had to slide with excellent directional stability and good forward buoyancy to ride up over waves ahead. The sail plan had to be manageable, versatile, and balanced, yet powerful enough to stabilize motion in waves for a quantum improvement in sailing comfort at sea. As for aesthetics, the J-160 is traditional, functional, and purposeful. Short overhangs are combined with a smooth sweep of the sheerline and low freeboard to reduce wind resistance and facilitate boarding. The bow sections are flared to deflect waves downward, keeping the decks dry. The triple spreader rig conveys a graceful power, giving no hint of how easily it is managed. The interior is spacious, clean in execution, beautifully appointed and exquisitely finished, befitting a proper flagship. Every detail and need has been addressed regarding provisioning, equipment and storage space for coastal and offshore cruising. This yacht's liveaboard comfort and styling go far beyond what you might expect from J Boats, whose reputation was first built in world-class racing.

The J-160 is as easy to handle and sail as a traditional 42-footer. This boat can be managed by 2 to 3 people without relying on powerful or heavy electromechanical devices. The design goal for the J-160 was to set new standards for cruising yachts of this size. The experience at the wheel is one of joy and control, as the boat leaps forward in a gust of wind with both power and stability. Sail adjustments, such as putting the rail under or shortening the sail, shouldn’t be necessary until wind speeds exceed 20 knots. The J-160 is designed to glide effortlessly through waves when sailing upwind, keeping the crew dry and leaving no significant quarter-wave behind. While running with the seas, it maintains excellent directional stability and sufficient forward buoyancy to ride over the waves ahead.

The sail plan is designed to be manageable, versatile, and balanced, yet powerful enough to stabilize motion in waves, significantly enhancing sailing comfort at sea. Aesthetically, the J-160 combines traditional, functional, and purposeful design elements. Its short overhangs, smooth sheerline, and low freeboard work together to reduce wind resistance and facilitate boarding. The flared bow sections deflect waves downward, keeping the decks dry. The triple spreader rig conveys a sense of graceful power, demonstrating how easily it can be managed.

• Inside, the yacht is spacious, beautifully appointed, and exquisitely finished, deserving of its status as a proper flagship. Every detail has been thoughtfully addressed to meet the needs of provisioning, equipment, and storage space for both coastal and offshore cruising. The liveaboard comfort and stylish design of this yacht exceed expectations, especially considering J Boats' reputation, which was originally built on world-class racing.