J Boats J/112 GP Sailboats for Sale

The J/112 GP (Grand Prix) represents a specialized, highperformance evolution of the J/112E, designed by Alan Johnstone to dominate IRC and ORC racing circuits without sacrificing the fundamental seaworthiness of a 36foot cruiser. While the "E" in its sibling's name stands for Elegance and Evolution, the "GP" designation signals a focused weightreduction program and technical optimization aimed at podium finishes. Built primarily by J/Composites in France, the boat utilizes the same highstability hull form as the standard model—characterized by a low center of gravity and a versatile sail plan—but integrates aggressive weight saving in the interior and a higherspecification deck layout. According to J/Boats, the hull design focuses on a long waterline and a narrow beam at the waterline to minimize drag, a philosophy that has allowed the model to win major offshore events including the IRC/ORC World Championships.