J/145 is the answer for sailors seeking great performance, but not at the cost of unprotected cockpits, sparse interiors or complex overpowering rigs. J/145 is the answer, too, for those who seek grace and elegance in their cruising comforts but not at the cost of performance. This design is unique among boats over 45 feet in offering the proper balance: A boat that`s a joy to sail fast with as few as two people while at the same time being comfortable to live aboard and to entertain on. The design and construction challenge to create such a yacht is formidable. Imagine the fastest `J` ever built without losing cockpit or main salon comforts. The customary way to gain speed is to save weight by eliminating the interior and simplifying the deck. To retain the best of both worlds, the J/45 project called for the latest in advanced composite technology and materials to optimize strength for weight so that important sailing comfort features could be preserved. J/145`s long-lasting, high-tech laminate uses Toray uni-directional carbon fiber & E-glass skins with Baltek Superlight 45 core infused with TPI`s patented SCRIMP system using high vacuum levels. J/Boats partner and builder, TPI Composites, is the world leader and owner of the SCRIMP process. This process yields a laminate for hull and deck construction that`s been tested by the US Naval Surface Warfare Lab at double the strength of hand lay-up construction found in nearly all other production and semi-custom sailboats.