JY15
JY Sailboats · designed by Rod Johnston · 1989
centerboardBermuda rigUnited States
The JY15 is a 15-foot bermuda rig sailboat designed by Rod Johnston and built by JY Sailboats, first launched in 1989.
General
| Builder | JY Sailboats |
|---|---|
| Designer | Rod Johnston |
| Years built | 1989 |
| Hull type | centerboard |
| Rig type | Bermuda rig |
| Construction | sandwich panel |
| Origin | United States |
Dimensions
| LOA | 15.00 ft4.57 m |
|---|---|
| LWL | —— |
| Beam | 5.83 ft1.78 m |
| Draft (max) | 3.00 ft0.91 m |
| Displacement | 275 lb125 kg |
| Ballast | —— |
| Sail Area | 135 ft²12.5 m² |
Design ratios
Computed from the specs above using the standard formulas. Try the sailboat calculators with your own numbers.
SA / Displacement 51.08 Performance / racer — powered up
Capsize Screening 3.59 Better suited to coastal use (> 2.0)
How these numbers are calculated
- SA / Displacement
SA ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(2/3)— Power-to-weight. < 16 under-canvassed, 16–20 cruiser, > 20 racer.- Ballast / Displacement
Ballast ÷ Disp × 100— Stability/stiffness. Higher carries sail better.- Displacement / Length
Disp(lt) ÷ (0.01 · LWL)³— < 100 ultralight, 100–200 light, 200–300 moderate, > 300 heavy.- Comfort Ratio (Brewer)
Disp ÷ (0.65 · (0.7·LWL + 0.3·LOA) · Beam^1.33)— Motion in a seaway. Higher = more comfortable offshore.- Capsize Screening
Beam ÷ (Disp ÷ 64)^(1/3)— ≤ 2.0 favored for offshore; > 2.0 better for coastal use.- Hull Speed
1.34 · √LWL— Theoretical max displacement speed in knots.
Estimated price
$7,000 typical range $5,500 – $8,500
⚠ Rough estimate only — not market data. Derived from a simple model based on length and hull age; actual asking prices vary widely with condition, equipment, engine hours and location.
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