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Volume 30
Number 19
October 1, 2004

J/133

Built on a heritage of performance, this 43-foot sprit-boat offers a classic interior, stellar speed, and smooth handling. Despite a few teething problems—and a lofty price—it appears to have found acceptance in the market place.

We like a turn of speed now and again. And we like it even better if that celerity is delivered in a controllable, comfortable package that inspires confidence not only for the operator, but for others who ride aboard. All of that applies to the new J/133 introduced by J/Boats last year.

History

From a fledgling backyard operation formed in 1975, J/Boats has matured to attain a prominent role in the boatbuilding world as the designer and marketer of boats that, coupled with state-of-the-art construction methods at TPI, enjoy nearly universal market appeal. …

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