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Fly

Premium Sportboat Fleet
J/88

Looking for a rewarding performance experience in a sailboat that also passes the family and friends sailing test? Meet Fly, a 29-foot J/88 Speedster and the first of our Premium Sportboat Fleet. Fast, fun, stable, and featuring a secure cockpit, inboard diesel engine, and overnighting interior, the J/88 delivers all the exhilaration of performance sailing along with some basic cruising comforts to expand your range and possible itineraries.

The J/88 is responsive to steering and trim and is easy to handle. The traditional mainsail and furling jib can be deployed in minutes, all lines lead aft to the cockpit, and the primary winches are within reach of the helm. A deck-stepped carbon fiber mast, a 6.5-foot fixed lead bulb keel, and balanced, efficient hull form optimize a smooth ride and provide exceptional stability and control, even in challenging conditions. In light breezes, the J/88's low drag and high aspect sail plan supply the efficiency and power to sail on when others will have to motor. 

Below deck, the J/88 features a simple but functional layout with cabin lighting, two full-length settee berths, a private head, and comfortable seating for four. Along with a navigation station, mini-galley, and a large cooler near the companionway, these features expand your options to include longer day sails, overnights, and weekends. For day sails, her crew comfort capacity is 6.

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Testimonials

  • John Kratochvil, Oregon

    I would like to compliment Stan Lander for his coaching, counseling and teaching Heavy Weather Offshore Sailing. Stan was very accommodating to all of the student's interests and shared his many years of insight on handling the boat in heavy seas. I would certainly recommend Stan and this course to sheltered waters sailors. My confidence in handling a boat of this size was certainly enhanced by the experience.

  • Rolf Zingg

    Since many, many years, I had the dream to sail underneath the Golden Gate bridge. On October 14th last year, my dream became true. Thanks to our dear friend Aaron Fritz who made it possible and organized this cruise for us. With this adventure I was able to achieve one more milestone on my sailing career.

    Finally on the water, it was great! Full moon made the flows even stronger and it was like sailing in a washing machine.

    I did my sailing education in the English Channel, where the situation with the wind and flows is comparable to the San Francisco Bay. So I felt pretty much "at home" being on the helm in the Bay.

    I hope our skipper Stan Lander enjoyed this day cruise too. We, definitely did! It was an unforgettable experience for all of us.

    A very big thank you to all of you who made it possible, that my dream became reality! Also thank you for the MSC flag I got at the end of the day. It found it's place in my study, where I can see it daily.

    Rolf Zingg
  • Steve Hood, Basic Coastal Cruising

    I would definitely recommend Modern Sailing to anyone who is interested in learning to sail the right way.

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