The largest J Class yacht is currently Svea, measuring 43.6m (143'1") with a volume of 110 GT. Premiere models can accommodate motors up to an exceptional 112 horsepower, while the smallest models may have as modest as 2 horsepower engines (although the average motor size is 20 HP). There are currently 12 J Class yachts and 0 were delivered last year. She was built by Vitters in 2017. J Class Yachts for Sale. Built by Dutch yard Holland Jachtbouw in aluminium with delivery in 2012, this 39.95m Rainbow replica is based on the original design, with a modern update from Dykstra Naval Architects. J Boats boats for sale on YachtWorld are available for a swath of prices from $6,524 on the moderate end of the spectrum all the way up to $575,520 for the more lavish yachts on the market today. Her performance ahead of the 1934 America's Cup was superb. J Class yachts are mostly sailing yachts measuring on average 40m with a GT of 131. Rainbow is asking €7,950,000. From race results to yacht profiles and videos, we have the definitive guide to the 2015 J class calender. The historic 39.56 metre classic J Class sailing yacht Endeavour, listed for sale by Alex Busher at Edmiston & Company, has had a €2,500,000 price reduction. Her €17.5m asking price today is perhaps typical for a J Class. Commissioned by aeroplane magnate Thomas Sopwith, she was drawn by British yacht designer, C E Nicholson, and delivered by UK yard Camper & Nicholsons in 1934. But to become a custodian of a cruise and race ready Endeavour, and at such an exciting time, would be priceless. Discover J Class yachts with Yachting World. Built for an experienced sailing yacht owner, …
Designed by William Starling Burgess and built by Herreshoff in the USA, the original J-class Rainbow won the America’s Cup in 1934.