J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Forum Events and Scheduling Newport International Boat Show 16-19 Sept 2010

Based on permission from Al Johnstone, I'm posting some more interior photos. Al pointed out that there may be some differences in the production run since the purpose of the 1st hull is to validate the design and configuration. I looked at the interior of the J/111 as a comparison to how the J/30 was built and changes in the construction techniques learned over the years.

The head on the J/111 is in the same position as the J/30 and contains a similar setup with a wash basin and manual pump flushing toilet. It's nice that everything is accessible for servicing since sooner or later we all need to unplug something that wasn't supposed to be flushed but was....



The ice box is similar in size to the one on the J/30 and is easily accessible from the port side counter top (without having to slide the chart table back....). I forgot to ask what the 2nd spigot was on the sink next to the ice chest.



Ok - Now some views looking aft under the port quarter berth. You can see hot and cold water pipes running to an aft shower (that I wish I had on my J/30...). The engine exhaust hose feeds aft here along with a cockpit drain hose.




Looking in the same area but further inboard the steering gear is visible.



Under the Starboard center seatee are two batteries. Al indicated that an optional third battery would be installed forward of these. From a maintenance standpoint these are pretty easy to get at and are located with the weight right near the keel unlike our J/30s that have these aft next to the engine. Access under the seatees is via removable wooden covers just like the J/30.



Bilge access is easy with the cover having a stainless rotating latch that flips up so you can grab it and pull up the cover. The keel sump is very shallow and appears to be very strong. Look how easy it is to get to the keel bolts.



Just aft of the center bilge is the section affectionately know on the J/30 as the "hidden bilge". There is a big difference here with the J/111. Unlike the J/30 area that is filled with vermiculite and not accessible the J/111 area is open and is easily accessible. Looking at this I may modify the hidden bilge on Rhapsody like the J/111 when I clean up and recore the area around the keel.



Here is a view into the V-Berth with the bow sprit on the stbd side. This appears to be the same as the other J/Boats with bow sprits



The area under the V-Berth cusions is open for storage. Unlike the J/30 the holding tank is not forward but rather located outboard the head.



In summary - I'd like to thank Rod and Al for their gracious hospitality and allowing me to crawl all over their new J/111. It's a great looking boat that follows in the footsteps of many successful J/Boat designs.