Spacious, Comfortable Cockpit

Sailors spend more time in the cockpit than anywhere else on the boat. Getting the details right is critical. The cockpit is both the operations hub AND the primary entertainment space. Focusing too much on one at the expense of the other can produce undesired consequences – the most noticeably being the lack of visibility from the helm on many modern sailboats. On the J/40, drivers of all sizes have 360-degree visibility from the helm (including over the cabintop) - essential for proper sailing and easier docking.

The angled, radiused backrests are super comfortable for socializing with friends, and the wide, angled winch coamings invite high-side seating and easy traversing during sailing maneuvers. The twin-wheel configuration offers great access for transom boarding, swimming, and all-around cockpit living/playing space. In race mode, the twin wheels allow the driver to sit further outboard, and the crew to smoothly pass between the aft and forward cockpits for easier sail handling and navigating.

Design

Light-filled Living Space

Easier Sailing

Built Strong to Last Long

More Sailing, Less Motoring

The J/40 is designed to sail in conditions where most boats resort to motoring. In under 8 knots with a mainsail and Code sail, the J/40 will sail nearly at the wind speed. When motoring, the sleek hull with faired appendages (keel and rudder) produces minimal resistance, resulting in highly efficient fuel consumption. Better efficiency means less fuel used, and less tankage required to achieve the same range.