May 2004

Here's their review of the JS9000.

May 2003 - On Test

"She sails like a dream. At one point I realised we were screaming along at over 12 knots in 12-14 knots of true breeze; this boat will almost match true windspeed downwind. The hull is so easily driven and the helm so balanced that sailing this boat is a joy.

Consider her appeal: she can be readied and raced by two people; she is a joy to helm; she is exhilarating for crew; she could be sailed by a family or hardened racers alike; and a competitive fleet is likely to form before too long. Suffice it to say that thanks to her excellent build quality, low, low price and high, high performance, it was the closest I have come yet to calling the bank manager after a boat test."

May 2003 - New Boat Test

"One of the easiest to sail, most forgiving and, yes, fastest yachts I have ever sailed. Her performance is nothing less than astonishing; ...yet so effortless and neutral is her handling, it almost feels like you're cheating. Surely sailing this fast shouldn't be so easy? My teeth were really aching, I'd been grinning non-stop since we left Lymington! In terms of pure and simple back-to-basics day sailing pleasure, beautiful manners and disproportionate speed, she is without equal."

30th Aug. 2002

"This is one racer making her debut at Southampton which is certainly going to catch your eye"...."a great value price tag".

September 2002

"Those of us who enjoy the speed, manners, and predictability that you only experience with light, narrow boats will welcome the JS9000 as a breath of fresh air"...."This is one of the few occasions when a new boat has come along that could tempt me to reach for my check book. Why has nobody built anything like this before."