ENDEAVOUR J (MINI J CLASS)
Fractional Sloop • Modified Full Keel • Built 1984
Dimensions
- LOA
- 20.33 ft
- LWL
- 12 ft
- Beam
- 3.66 ft
- Max Draft
- 3.66 ft
- Displacement
- 1,160 lbs
- Ballast
- 650 lbs
Performance Ratios
- Capsize Ratio ⓘ
- 1.39 (offshore safe)
- SA/D Ratio ⓘ
- 19.6
- D/L Ratio ⓘ
- 300
- Ballast Ratio ⓘ
- 56.0%
Sail Plan
- Sail Area
- 135 sq ft
Construction
- Hull Type
- Modified Full Keel
- Rig Type
- Fractional Sloop
- Hull Material
- FG
- Ballast Type
- Lead
Production
- First Built
- 1984
- Last Built
- —
- Number Built
- 22
Notes:
Replica of the C.E. Nicholson designed J Class "Endeavour"
The prototype built in 1984 was wood and was used as a plug for the subsequent fiber glass hulls.
Design: hull - Norman Newell; interior and mechanics - John Watson and Evert DeKort
Wheel steering.
Six were imported into the US by Martha's Vineyard Shipyard, Vineyard Haven, MA.
Thanks to Endeavour J owner Tim Judge for sending photos, articles and specs.