J/35C
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 35.2 ft |
| LWL | 30 ft |
| Beam | 11.1 ft |
| Draft | 6.4 ft |
| Displacement | 11,800 lb |
| Ballast | 4,299.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.3 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 46.2 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.2 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 40.8 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.5 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.2 ft |
| Mainsail | 646.4 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 304.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 518.4 sq ft |
About the J/35C
The J/35C is similar to the J/34C with an extended stern and coach roof, standard (instead of winged) keel, and slightly different rig. Updated version became J/110. All specifications from builder.
The J/35C is a rare, high-performance cruising sloop designed by Rodney S. Johnstone and built by J Boats Tillotson Pearson (USA) between 1989 and 1991. With only 36 hulls produced, this model represents a limited production run that bridges the gap between J/Boats' racing pedigree and serious cruising comfort.
- Best for:
- This boat is best suited for experienced coastal cruisers and short-handed sailors who prioritize speed and handling over heavy bluewater isolation, given its moderate displacement and performance-oriented design.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 11800.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 1.95, the J/35C offers adequate stability for coastal passages, but its relatively light displacement and fin keel suggest it is better suited for protected waters than heavy offshore expeditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the J/35 (standard) and J/36, as they share similar dimensions and era-specific construction, though the 'C' variant often implies specific cruising-oriented rigging or interior modifications distinct from the pure racing models.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 35.2ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the J/35Cyet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
Drawn from 7,029 documented issues across 2,391 models, ordered so the areas that most often turn up problems come first.
Own a J/35C? Reports from owners are what turn this into a model-specific checklist — and they're the reason the boats above it have one.
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