JPK 1050
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 39.86 ft |
| LWL | 26.57 ft |
| Beam | 11.61 ft |
| Draft | 7.28 ft |
| Displacement | 7,716.18 lb |
| Ballast | 3,351.1 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 6.9 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Mainsail | 452.08 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 333.68 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 1,291.67 sq ft |
About the JPK 1050
Designed for IRC. Sail area: -Main: 42 m² / 452.1 ft² -Genoa: 31 m² / 333.7 ft² -Asymmetric spinnaker: 120 m² / 1,291.7 ft² Also available with a 20 hp Lombardini shaft drive engine
The JPK 1050 is a modern performance cruiser designed by Jacques Valer and built by JPK Composites (FRA), with production starting in 2025. As a brand-new model with an unknown total build count, owner-reported data is currently limited to early adopters and pre-delivery observations.
- Best for:
- This boat suits performance-oriented coastal cruisers and short-handed sailors who prioritize speed and modern ergonomics, given its high SA/D ratio of 32.3 and fractional rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a low D/L ratio of 183.65 and a capsize ratio of 2.35, the boat is designed for performance rather than heavy displacement offshore endurance, making it suitable for coastal and protected bluewater passages.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 40.7 and Nauticat 383, which share similar fractional sloop rigs and performance-focused hull forms from the same era.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(1 certificate)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.1 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| 60° | 4.4 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.8 | 8.0 | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| 75° | 4.5 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 7.4 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 8.8 |
| 90° | 4.5 | 6.0 | 7.1 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.2 | 8.7 | 9.3 | 9.8 |
| 110° | 4.6 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 10.3 | 11.4 |
| 120° | 4.5 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.6 | 9.3 | 10.1 | 11.5 | 13.0 |
| 135° | 3.9 | 5.4 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 8.8 | 9.8 | 13.2 | 15.3 |
| 150° | 3.2 | 4.6 | 5.8 | 6.7 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 10.9 | 14.7 |
| Beat VMG | 2.6 | 3.7 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Run VMG | 2.8 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 6.5 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 9.5 | 12.7 |
Pricing
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 39.86ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
7 reported issues across 5 systems for the JPK 1050, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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