Who owns Jboats?

Who owns Jboats?

Rod Johnstone
J/Boats is an American boat builder based in Newport, Rhode Island and founded by Rod Johnstone in 1977. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of fiberglass sailboats.

Where are J Boats built?

Rhode Island
J/Boats Inc. was named by Fortune in 1991 as one of America’s Best 100 Products. J/Boats in the USA are built in Rhode Island and by licensed builders in France, Italy, South Africa, Argentina, and China. J/Boats remains a family business.

How many J Boats exist?

In addition to the 5,400 J/24s cruising the waves, there are over 7,000 more J/Boats, ranging from the International J/22 to the J/65 , that sailing enthusiasts have bought at prices ranging from $10,000 to $2,000,000.

What is AJ boat?

A J-Class yacht (sometimes called a “J-boat”) is a single-masted racing yacht built to the specifications of Nathanael Herreshoff’s Universal Rule. The J-Class are considered the peak racers of the era when the Universal Rule determined eligibility in the America’s Cup.

Who builds Jboats?

shipwrights
Shipbuilders, also called shipwrights, follow a specialized occupation that traces its roots to before recorded history. Shipbuilding and ship repairs, both commercial and military, are referred to as “naval engineering”. The construction of boats is a similar activity called boat building.