J/80 vs J/92s
How do the J/80 and J/92s compare? Below, their dimensions, displacement, sail area and the standard design ratios side by side, followed by a data-driven summary.
J/80 
J/92s | J/80 | J/92s | |
|---|---|---|
| Length overall | 26.3 ft8.00 m | 30.0 ft9.14 m |
| Waterline length | 22.0 ft6.71 m | —— |
| Beam | 8.2 ft2.51 m | 10.0 ft3.05 m |
| Draft | 4.9 ft1.49 m | 6.2 ft1.90 m |
| Displacement | 2,899 lb1,315 kg | 5,622 lb2,550 kg |
| Ballast | 1,400 lb635 kg | —— |
| Sail area | 337 ft²31.3 m² | —— |
| SA / Displacement | 26.52 | — |
| Displacement / Length | 121 | — |
| Comfort ratio | 11.6 | — |
| Capsize screening | 2.31 | 2.25 |
| Hull speed (kn) | 6.3 | — |
J/80 vs J/92s: the short version
- The J/92s is the larger boat at 30.0 ft9.14 m LOA versus 26.3 ft8.00 m for the J/80.
- The J/92s is heavier, displacing about 94% more, which usually means a steadier but slower-to-accelerate hull.
- By the capsize screening formula the J/92s rates better for offshore work (2.25 vs 2.31).
Ratios are guidelines computed from published specs; condition, layout and gear matter as much as the numbers.