Funslut 1 #1 Posted September 23 We hit 22 knots boatspeed in an early morning gale on a 122e during the Vic/Maui race this summer! You? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASP 103 #2 Posted September 23 1 hour ago, Funslut said: We hit 22 knots boatspeed in an early morning gale on a 122e during the Vic/Maui race this summer! You? 24.2. J125 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ExOmo 20 #3 Posted September 23 did 23 something on the J/160... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bump-n-Grind 81 #4 Posted September 23 I hit 68mph towing the J30 to Key West many years ago. got locked into a wave set for several minutes doing Annap to St Mikes 2012? 2013? wind was 25-30 outa nw, kept the old J35 doin 14kts or so for about 5 minutes before the wheels fell off the bus LOL 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulK 28 #5 Posted September 23 We're not as fast as some of you lighter guys, but we hit 12.5 knots going dead downwind with a double-reefed main up (no jib) on our J/36 and thought it was pretty quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Funslut 1 #6 Posted September 23 Some friends hit 27.3 in the dark on a J92 during delivery to San Fran for Pac Cup this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 374 #7 Posted September 23 18 hours ago, IMR said: 24 plus on a 125. The speedo comes out of the water above 24 knots so we don’t record higher top speeds. Ditto for a J90. Max GPS speed lies (but makes you feel good, like "I love you") Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Squirrel 21 #8 Posted September 23 Last fall on a J/70 right before we wiped out Hit 21.6 during CYC Mack Race a few years ago on a J/145. MS 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbsheb 10 #9 Posted September 23 We hit 5.1 kts once on a J 24! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 374 #10 Posted September 23 1 minute ago, dcbsheb said: We hit 5.1 kts once on a J 24! Was it on a trailer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbsheb 10 #11 Posted September 24 2 hours ago, Varan said: Was it on a trailer? I did see a guy towing a boat behind us rolling down the highway when his kite flew out of the forward hatch. Not sure it was cut right for that AWA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHK 16 #12 Posted September 24 I know it's not anywhere near the top speed that others have hit on a J/109 but 16.29kts felt pretty good to us heading off the wind with the heavy kite up with winds gusting to upper 20s! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JL92S 11 #13 Posted September 24 22.6 on a J80 in flat water 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jesposito 20 #14 Posted September 24 On 9/23/2018 at 7:40 AM, Bump-n-Grind said: I hit 68mph towing the J30 to Key West many years ago. got locked into a wave set for several minutes doing Annap to St Mikes 2012? 2013? wind was 25-30 outa nw, kept the old J35 doin 14kts or so for about 5 minutes before the wheels fell off the bus LOL 75 MPH behind the Excursion for the J/29 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
port tack 5 #15 Posted September 24 On 9/23/2018 at 4:02 PM, Funslut said: Some friends hit 27.3 in the dark on a J92 during delivery to San Fran for Pac Cup this year On a J92 really ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Christian 24 #16 Posted September 24 6 minutes ago, port tack said: On a J92 really ?? Not a fucking chance - maybe 17.3 and even then the boat would have been about to self destruct 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Funslut 1 #18 Posted September 25 4 hours ago, port tack said: On a J92 really ?? Yep, photo evidence on facebook if you follow Zaff racing! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbsheb 10 #19 Posted September 25 12 hours ago, Christian said: Not a fucking chance - maybe 17.3 and even then the boat would have been about to self destruct 17.3 on a J 92 is completely doable with no cause for concern. Why would you think differently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike in CT 4 #20 Posted September 25 29 minutes ago, dcbsheb said: 17.3 on a J 92 is completely doable with no cause for concern. Why would you think differently. Agreed, 17+ no problem. There is video of Thin Man doing 19 with little drama. 27+, maybe down a huge wave? I did see the FB pic and those guys are definitely legit having sailed it to HI. As someone who used to own a Viper 830 and currently owns a J92, I can tell you I've never been on the J and thought "I bet we'll go faster down wind today than the viper" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trimfast 18 #21 Posted September 25 On 9/23/2018 at 7:40 AM, Bump-n-Grind said: I hit 68mph towing the J30 to Key West many years ago. got locked into a wave set for several minutes doing Annap to St Mikes 2012? 2013? wind was 25-30 outa nw, kept the old J35 doin 14kts or so for about 5 minutes before the wheels fell off the bus LOL 14.8 on a 35 in the same race before the kite exploded. Was a great race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
port tack 5 #22 Posted September 25 6 hours ago, Mike in CT said: Agreed, 17+ no problem. There is video of Thin Man doing 19 with little drama. 27+, maybe down a huge wave? I did see the FB pic and those guys are definitely legit having sailed it to HI. As someone who used to own a Viper 830 and currently owns a J92, I can tell you I've never been on the J and thought "I bet we'll go faster down wind today than the viper" I am not saying its not possible, I just have a hard time believing that a J92 could ever go faster downwind than a Viper or a Melges 24. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squalamax 8 #23 Posted September 25 1 hour ago, port tack said: I am not saying its not possible, I just have a hard time believing that a J92 could ever go faster downwind than a Viper or a Melges 24. Surfing on those big pacific swells with enough breeze behind you its entirely possible. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squalamax 8 #24 Posted September 25 14.8 on my J29 with just mainsail coming back from Figawi two years ago. 13.8 during BBR this past August. That's about terminal velocity for a 29, although I have heard of some hitting 16. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASP 103 #25 Posted September 25 21 hours ago, Christian said: Not a fucking chance - maybe 17.3 and even then the boat would have been about to self destruct Here's a quote from their FB page: "We are now ready to reveal to the world of social media that on our delivery down to San Fran we were sailing about 100 NM off of Cape Mendocino where we sailed through a strong gale in the night and well into the next morning where we saw a steady 35 knots and a max of 55 making for a night which all on board will remember for a long time to come as we were wide awake through the experience." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
glexpress 34 #26 Posted September 25 17.8 on a J/111 14.7 on a J/35 Need to do better on the J/111, I've hit higher on an Express 27 and Melges 24. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INTER 20 11 #27 Posted September 25 24 knots on J125 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
INTER 20 11 #28 Posted September 25 20.4 knots on J105 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MonkeyBoy 3 #29 Posted September 27 Doing around 16knots in this pic, we maxed out at 18.8 - J92 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skaf 10 #30 Posted September 27 High teens SOG on a 105 in SF. Into an ebb tide so even faster through the water! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bellum 0 #31 Posted September 28 12 knots. J 33 on the start line of an LORC race in Toronto. Not planned and poorly timed, but what a rush with the shore being only a few hundred yards away. "Land ho, I say, Land ho." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J28 33 #32 Posted September 28 14.3 knots on a 105 during a thunderstorm on Lake Erie BITD. The lightning was...impressive! I was much younger then... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janne513 0 #33 Posted September 28 18.0 knots in my 105 last week, only reefed main. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Epi-sailor 0 #34 Posted September 28 On 9/23/2018 at 7:24 PM, WHK said: I know it's not anywhere near the top speed that others have hit on a J/109 but 16.29kts felt pretty good to us heading off the wind with the heavy kite up with winds gusting to upper 20s! 12.7 - bare headed, reefed, surfing, double handed in 25-30 Kts was enough for me on our 109. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blur 13 #35 Posted September 29 Craziest. Not 20+ on the J/111.... but 21.68 double-handed on a J/109 And, yeah, things went pear-shaped pretty quick after this.... I remember talking to the insurance company afterward, and they thought it was reckless to put up the A5 in 28-30 knots. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Epi-sailor 0 #36 Posted September 29 7 hours ago, Blur said: Craziest. Not 20+ on the J/111.... but 21.68 double-handed on a J/109 And, yeah, things went pear-shaped pretty quick after this.... I remember talking to the insurance company afterward, and they thought it was reckless to put up the A5 in 28-30 knots. Winner - in my book Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Funslut 1 #37 Posted September 29 11 hours ago, Blur said: Craziest. Not 20+ on the J/111.... but 21.68 double-handed on a J/109 And, yeah, things went pear-shaped pretty quick after this.... I remember talking to the insurance company afterward, and they thought it was reckless to put up the A5 in 28-30 knots. I thought that's what an A5 was for!?! Bloody insurance companies!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blur 13 #38 Posted September 30 9 hours ago, Funslut said: I thought that's what an A5 was for!?! Bloody insurance companies!!! Hoisting it in 28 knots is fine, but you shouldn't be surprised if it explodes after your third broach in a 36-knot puff. Apparently Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hugh Jorgan 53 #39 Posted September 30 We discovered with good waves to surf all you need is a mainsail to hit 21 knots of boat speed on a J/109. Another time we also tried the A6 in 40 knots but it was decisively slow as we ended up on our ear. It was also expensive, we watched the A6 completely evaporate before our eyes. Below is video of us hitting 18+ knots with winds 30-40, waves 10-15ft in the 2017 California Coastal Cup. Later in the middle of the night a Moore 24 snapped it's mast and we ended up circling the Moore 24 in those same conditions until the Coast Guard arrived and cut us loose. It was a painful night, but definitely not as painful had we been the ones who lost our rig! BTW this same very fast, super sexy and well equipped 109 is currently listed for sale in the SA classifieds! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holokai 1 #40 Posted September 30 18.6 on a J80 in the Kalohi Channel 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHK 16 #41 Posted September 30 2 hours ago, Hugh Jorgan said: We discovered with good waves to surf all you need is a mainsail to hit 21 knots of boat speed on a J/109. Another time we also tried the A6 in 40 knots but it was decisively slow as we ended up on our ear. It was also expensive, we watched the A6 completely evaporate before our eyes. Below is video of us hitting 18+ knots with winds 30-40, waves 10-15ft in the 2017 California Coastal Cup. Later in the middle of the night a Moore 24 snapped it's mast and we ended up circling the Moore 24 in those same conditions until the Coast Guard arrived and cut us loose. It was a painful night, but definitely not as painful had we been the ones who lost our rig! BTW this same very fast, super sexy and well equipped 109 is currently listed for sale in the SA classifieds! Impressive .... with the stern locker on too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hugh Jorgan 53 #42 Posted September 30 1 hour ago, WHK said: Impressive .... with the stern locker on too! We had the life raft in the stern locker. That might be the only reason we didn’t pitch pole at the bottom of the waves The raft went in much easier than it came out at the end of the week. Really glad we didn’t have to get it out quick at some point! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHK 16 #43 Posted September 30 4 minutes ago, Hugh Jorgan said: We had the life raft in the stern locker. That might be the only reason we didn’t pitch pole at the bottom of the waves The raft went in much easier than it came out at the end of the week. Really glad we didn’t have to get it out quick at some point! You are also smiling too much in the videos to sell the boat. I say keep it! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hugh Jorgan 53 #44 Posted October 1 12 hours ago, WHK said: You are also smiling too much in the videos to sell the boat. I say keep it! I've had a couple inquiries about my boat from two previous 109 owners who are interested in buying one again. Apparently there's a good chance I'll be back again sometime in the future. Like the song 'Hotel California' by the Eagles "You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greyhound37 15 #45 Posted October 1 Our J-88 has not been in big air but the NASS race to Oxford this year had us at 14.5 to 16.7 speed over the bottom. Wind was 18-23 never consistent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin 10 #46 Posted October 2 On 9/25/2018 at 3:16 PM, Squalamax said: 14.8 on my J29 with just mainsail coming back from Figawi two years ago. 13.8 during BBR this past August. That's about terminal velocity for a 29, although I have heard of some hitting 16. About the same on the 29 when we had it. Sail for Hope 2002 (our first race with the new boat) with the Dirty Harry crew and John Lavin trimming main. We would get the 33 into the 13 - 14 range when the wind went north of 25 but never more. Can't get the Summit 35 past 14 (yet). Funny...nothing touches the sustained 17s we had on our Express 27. Still the easiest, smoothest ride downwind on a boat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHK 16 #47 Posted October 2 2 hours ago, Vin said: About the same on the 29 when we had it. Sail for Hope 2002 (our first race with the new boat) with the Dirty Harry crew and John Lavin trimming main. We would get the 33 into the 13 - 14 range when the wind went north of 25 but never more. Can't get the Summit 35 past 14 (yet). Funny...nothing touches the sustained 17s we had on our Express 27. Still the easiest, smoothest ride downwind on a boat... Vin - You've had the Summit 35 long enough now that it's time to change boats again.... based on your past history of multiple J/Boat model ownership. How about you pickup one of the two J/109s for sale on Narragansett Bay so you can race OD with the rest of us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin 10 #48 Posted October 4 On 10/2/2018 at 12:52 PM, WHK said: Vin - You've had the Summit 35 long enough now that it's time to change boats again.... based on your past history of multiple J/Boat model ownership. How about you pickup one of the two J/109s for sale on Narragansett Bay so you can race OD with the rest of us! Why would I do that and have the fallacy of my sailing abilities exposed by one-design racing? If I wanted to do that I would go buy a laser... Who knows...stranger things have happened. Although if a Jboat was on tap it would be a 111 no questions asked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
esoxproblem 0 #49 Posted October 4 Quote J/33 13.2 on 1 big wave. It really felt fast. God I miss summer already... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Champlain Sailor 25 #51 Posted October 8 13.4 knots on a J/110. Heavy, small (88 sq m) kite up, double reefed in 30 knots of breeze with 4-6' waves during a practice session on Lake Champlain. Photo taken while we were heading upwind, trying out our storm jib before we turned down and set the 'chicken' chute. None of us had the presence of mind to take a photo while the spinnaker was up. It took several days to remove the smiles from our faces.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evenflow 3 #52 Posted October 9 A mere 14.2 averaged over 20 sec in a J/80 in 28kts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 374 #53 Posted October 9 What is the fastest jBoat ever built? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike in CT 4 #54 Posted October 9 6 hours ago, Varan said: What is the fastest jBoat ever built? I assume the 125 right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bloodshot 3 #55 Posted October 9 1 hour ago, Mike in CT said: I assume the 125 right? Technically, the 145 rates faster but I imagine the 125 has a higher documented top boatspeed due to planing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackolantern 115 #56 Posted October 9 37 minutes ago, bloodshot said: Technically, the 145 rates faster but I imagine the 125 has a higher documented top boatspeed due to planing My guess is that the 145 actually has a higher speed potential, but that nobody has actually stripped one out and pressed it hard enough offshore to find it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Varan 374 #57 Posted October 10 14 hours ago, Mike in CT said: I assume the 125 right? That was my thought, but I did not want to bias the discussion. I am not familiar with the 145. Pix? The 90 has much potential too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ansie 2 #58 Posted October 10 1 hour ago, Varan said: That was my thought, but I did not want to bias the discussion. I am not familiar with the 145. Pix? The 90 has much potential too. Having been one of the crew on the J92 Zaff and as of this forum I believe it's the J92 that holds the top Jboat speed. That being said I believe the J90 or 125 have a good chance at going fast. Here's the recently posted video of our PAC Cup race.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1_NiIEPfw_U 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J27CAN059 0 #59 Posted October 10 North of 14 Knots on a J27...although they have been clocked at better than 17...not bad for a 30+ year old design Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dcbsheb 10 #60 Posted October 11 On 10/10/2018 at 12:16 AM, Ansie said: Having been one of the crew on the J92 Zaff and as of this forum I believe it's the J92 that holds the top Jboat speed. That being said I believe the J90 or 125 have a good chance at going fast. Here's the recently posted video of our PAC Cup race.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1_NiIEPfw_U Awesome video. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EastCoastHustle 3 #61 Posted October 11 22.5 on a J120, 19 sustained 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMR 8 #62 Posted October 11 Here we are at a smooth 24 knots with the a2.5 up. TWS was only 26 knots. We had a kiteboarder 100 feet off the bow with eyes about as big as pumpkins. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ansie 2 #63 Posted Sunday at 02:24 AM On 10/11/2018 at 9:58 PM, dcbsheb said: Awesome video. Thanks, it was definitely a hoot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
