JBoats Inc

J/Boats Inc. is a small company based in Newport, Rhode Island, with three employees. Founded in 1977, the company has grown to generate $2.5 million in annual revenue. J/Boats specializes in designing and manufacturing sailboats known for their ease of handling and performance. Their product line encompasses a wide range of sailboats, from the popular International J/24 to the J/65, catering to diverse sailing styles and preferences, including one-designs, racers, cruisers, and daysailers. J/Boats is renowned for its innovative designs, particularly the J sprit boats, introduced in 1992, featuring easy-to-use asymmetric spinnakers and retractable carbon bowsprits. Over the years, J/Boats has received numerous accolades for its contributions to sailing, including 20 Boat-of-the-Year Awards, the SAIL Award for Industry Leadership, two American Sailboat Hall of Fame Designs, and the recognition of five World Sailing international keelboat classes (J/22, J/24, J/70, J/80, and J/111). To learn more about J/Boats and their sailboats, visit their website at jboats.com.