Transporting the J 70 is made possible by its retractable keel.

J70 keel. 475 draft lifting keel with lead ballast featuring an internal leading-edge kelp cutting mechanism operable from the cockpit while underway SS lock down plate and a single point lifting ring w21 aluminum keel crane lift system. Available for the Melges 24 Melges 20 and the J70 Trailing edge only the sturdy fiberglass Keel Savers are lined with Neoprene windsurfer boom grip which does not absorb water so you do not have to worry about blisters while your boat is on the trailer in the yard or going across the country. It sports a deck-stepped mast laminate cored construction and lead ballasted fixed keel.

The J 70 boasts a deck-stepped carbon mast which means the process of stepping it is considerably easier as it requires just two people. Make sure you secure the keel when transporting. We are working on some Delrin Wedges for travel.

The keel is typically hoisted up before the boat is lifted out of the water although there is a keel-down style of trailer available that makes hoisting the keel unnecessary. Most of the racing in the J70 is traveling to regattas. Triad Trailers J70.

J70 Keel Lifting Strap. Recognized by World Sailing as an international class the J70 Class holds annual European North American South American and World Championship events with special recognition of its Open. Keel - The keel has very little space when raised.

Sail plan is main non-overlapping jib and large symmetrical spinnaker. Very important to keep the boat at a constant angle of heel upwind. The J22 is 225 feet long 8 feet wide draws nearly 4 and weighs around 1800lbs.

1 x Eye Splice for attaching to the crane. The one disappointment was the lack of amateur racing. She has been awarded 2013 - European Yacht of the Year.