Chao Pescao | Modern Sailing

Chao Pescao

Gold Fleet
J/105

Chao Pescao is a J/105 in our Sausalito Gold Fleet. The J/105 by J/Boats is one of the most exciting types of boats we’ve sailed! This popular one-design model combines speed and performance with comfort and simplicity. With an overall length of 34.5 feet and a deep fin keel (draft of 6.5 feet), the J/105 is fast and responsive. Get on a beam reach, trim your sails, and blast off!

The cockpit is large, roomy, and protected by a dodger, unlike many boats of this size. Under the dodger are contemporary instrument displays with improved readability.

The mainsheet is attached to a wide traveller conveniently located just forward of the oversized wheel. As such, the helmsperson can either trim the mainsail while steering or just enjoy steering while a dedicated mainsheet trimmer keeps the boat powered up. Autopilot helps facilitate shorthanded sailing.

The roller-furling jib, slab reefing mainsail, and inboard engine add simplicity to sailing the J/105. Like the J/24, the J/105 offers the usual sail-shaping controls like the cunningham, outhaul, and adjustable backstay.

Down below, you’ll find a proper marine head, VHF radio/electronics, and long settees and v-berth with cushions. There is also a moveable table that can be set up either in the cabin or cockpit for a picnic at anchor. 

Here are links to more information about the J/105:

Fun fact: "chao pescao" is the Chilean way of saying "see you later, alligator." It translates roughly to "goodbye, fish" in English.

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