2026 J Boats J/7

The J/7 is a modern 23’ (7m) keelboat with a huge, sit-in cockpit, easy-to-handle sail plan, and built-in stability that’s second to none in the size range. This is the perfect sized daysailer – roomy enough to bring the whole gang, and small enough to tow home behind a mid-sized SUV. The J/7 is engineered and built to meet the rugged demands of daily program use, directly benefiting from the 45+ years of experience gained from the use of the J/22, J/24, J/70 and J/80 in institutional programs worldwide. The J/7’s hull, deck and structural bulkheads feature composite sandwich construction with biaxial E-glass, vacuum-bagged Corecell foam core, with high density core inserts for high-load deck hardware. Strength-to-weight, this is one of the toughest J’s ever built.

There’s beauty in simplicity, and with the J/7, it couldn’t be simpler. With one hand on the tiller and the other on the main sheet, one can happily sail all day. All sail controls are within reach of the cockpit, and an adjustable backstay allows instant flattening of the sails in puffy conditions. With the J/7’s exceptional stability one can carry the main and small jib across a wide range of conditions. The J/7 also excels under mainsail alone, meaning more opportunities to sail when most others stay home. This versatility will double your days on the water next season.