The J/45 has a string of international successes!

"Best Performance Cruiser 2023" and "Best Crossover 2023": the J/45 is unanimously acclaimed

A few days after winning the title of "Best Performance Cruiser" at the Cruising World - Boat of the Year 2023 against a strong field of competitors, the J/45 also won the title of "Best Crossover" at the Sailing World - Boat of the Year 2023.

Extract from the Yachting World report :

Over time, J/Boats pivoted from one-design classes to ocean racers and full-fledged cruisers, and all that experience has culminated with this sleek, slick, dual-purpose 45-footer.

“As expected, this boat sailed beautifully,” judge Ed Sherman says. “Its 75 hp Volvo Penta saildrive gave us ample speed when motoring, and was quiet too. I see this boat as an answer to the hardcore racer who wants to scale back a bit and enjoy cruising with the family in comfort while not sacrificing the performance they’re used to.”

Fellow judge Mark Pillsbury explains what put the boat over the top in his mind: “During Boat of the Year sea trials, we’re usually accompanied by builders or dealers who tell us what a boat’s intended to do, and we’re left to determine how successfully they hit the mark. In the case of the new J/45, we got to hear directly from an owner himself, who wanted a boat that he could seriously race with his mates, and then take his family of four young daughters off cruising. After a summer of doing both, the verdict was in: He loved his new J/45. And after our sail, so did we. ‘Rides like it’s on rails,’ I jotted in my notes. ‘Very smooth.’”

The J/45 will be on display at Boot Düsseldorf 2023. Alongside it will be the second yacht in the Elegance range, the J/112E. A combination of comfort, finesse and performance, these two yachts have been designed for the pleasure of the most demanding owners. The J/99, the latest addition to the Sport range will also be on display. Do you have a project? Are you simply curious? The J/ experts will be delighted to welcome you in Hall 16 Stand 16D21.