The J/97 rigging guide is designed to help owners scope a replacement project before any parts are manufactured. The kicker recommendation is presented as a separate equipment option, allowing it to be considered during the refit without treating it as part of the standing-rigging set. Previous rigging work can alter terminals, rigging screws, mast fittings or the forestay arrangement even when the basic yacht model has not changed. Where measurements are being supplied remotely, clear photographs of every upper and lower termination should accompany the finished lengths, wire sizes, pin diameters and rigging-screw details.
Yacht and Rig Details
| Production | United States, 1979–1989 |
|---|---|
| LOA | 9.61 m |
| Beam | 3.23 m |
| Displacement | 3,901 kg |
| Rig | Sloop |
| Mast stepping | Deck stepped |
| Spreaders | 1 |
J/Boats J/97 standing rigging
| Indicative forestay/backstay/shroud diameter | 6 mm |
|---|---|
| Rigging type | 1x19 stainless steel wire |
| Indicative standing rigging cost | £1,625 – £1,783 inc VAT |
Need replacement standing rigging for your J/Boats J/97? Choose the rigging options you want included, then use the Request Estimate button to send us your yacht details and selected items. You can also explore our yacht standing rigging replacement options, or see our standing rigging replacement cost guide.
Furler and kicker recommendations
| Genoa furler | Furlex 104S — 8.45 m |
|---|---|
| Rodkicker | Rigid boom vang (factory, non-Seldén) |
Mast and boom recommendations
| Suggested mast section | C145 |
|---|---|
| Indicative mast height | 13.45 m |
| Suggested boom section | E238 |
| Indicative boom foot length | 3.77 m |
| Reefing | Slab reefing (2 reef lines) |
J/Boats J/97 running rigging
| Line | Diameter | Length | Suggested rope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main halyard | 10 mm | 29.2 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Genoa halyard | 10 mm | 30.6 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Spinnaker halyard | 10 mm | 32.9 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Genoa sheets | 12 mm | 15.4 m per sheet | Marlow Ocean Braid |
| Main sheet | 12 mm | 18.1 m | Marlow Ocean Braid |
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Need replacement running rigging for your J/Boats J/97? Choose the running rigging you want included, then use the Request Estimate button to include it in your enquiry. You can also explore our yacht and dinghy running rigging replacement options, or read our complete guide to running rigging.
These specifications and prices are indicative only and should be verified against the rig and existing equipment on the individual yacht.