The J120 is a 40.0ft fractional sloop designed by Johnstone and built in fiberglass by J Boats between 1999 and 2006.
230 units have been built.
The J120 is a light sailboat which is a high performer. It is very stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a fast cruiser. The fuel capacity is originally small. There is a short water supply range.
Main features
| Model | J120 | ||
| Length | 40 ft | ||
| Beam | 12 ft | ||
| Draft | 7 ft | ||
| Country | United states (North America) | ||
| Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
Ratios
| Sail area / displ. | 21.67 | ||
| Ballast / displ. | 43.17 % | ||
| Displ. / length | 151.12 | ||
| Comfort ratio | 21.71 | ||
| Capsize | 2 |
Hull
| Hull type | Monohull fin keel with bulb and spade rudder | ||
| Construction | Fiberglass | ||
| Waterline length | 34.50 ft | ||
| Maximum draft | 7 ft | ||
| Displacement | 13900 lbs | ||
| Ballast | 6000 lbs | ||
| Hull speed | 7.87 knots |
Rigging
| Rigging | Fractional Sloop | ||
| Sail area (100%) | 780 sq.ft | ||
| Air draft | 56.75 ft | ||
| Sail area fore | 366.13 sq.ft | ||
| Sail area main | 413.85 sq.ft | ||
| I | 50.50 ft | ||
| J | 14.50 ft | ||
| P | 46.50 ft | ||
| E | 17.80 ft |
Engine
| Nb engines | 1 | ||
| Total power | 38 HP | ||
| Fuel capacity | 27 gals |
Accommodations
| Water capacity | 75 gals | ||
| Headroom | 0 ft | ||
| Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
| Nb of berths | 0 | ||
| Nb heads | 0 |
Builder data
| Builder | J Boats | ||
| Designer | Johnstone | ||
| First built | 1999 | ||
| Last built | 2006 | ||
| Number built | 230 |