Bob, thanks for the info. I will make two up. I like the Endura.
I just bought #507 in December 05 and I only sailed about 20 times prior to the purchase. Need less to say I am a novice. I've been spending the last year and a half with major work on the boat and also on learning how to sail. I guess I need to get some help on learning how to sail the J30 effectively and in racing. I also will need a new pentex main as mine is Q kevlar. That was my first solo on Saturday (I could use of a self tailing secondary--what a perfect day!