J Craft Boats AB, was present and much noticed on the quays of the ports of Cannes and Monaco during the September 2023 boat shows. The timeless style of runabouts, also known as motorboats, is still handcrafted by this exceptional Swedish boatyard. Even the prestigious Chanel brand chose Craft for its latest campaign in the Chanel “Les Beiges” make-up series.
Since launching its first luxury day-boat in 1999, J Craft has continued to build boats on the Swedish island of Gotland. Here, in the midst of the sometimes stormy Baltic Sea, J Craft capitalizes on the island’s strong marine heritage and centuries of shipbuilding tradition. J Craft’s team of experienced craftsmen devote over 9,000 hours to the construction of each unit, and all boats undergo extensive sea trials in the challenging northern waters before delivery.
Heritage. Craftsmanship. Woodworking. These are the cornerstones of the exclusive J Craft brand. Built for the few, appreciated by the many, J Craft has quietly continued to produce bespoke works of art for discerning boaters. These owners understand that a Torpedo 42 is far from a production boat; it’s a passion project for meticulous owners who demand quality, finesse and performance.
DESIGN
J Craft boats are designed to exceed their owners’ expectations, offering cutting-edge technology, environmentally friendly production and unique styling. J Craft harmoniously fuses classic style with modern power and convenience.
The result is a boat that can be used in any capacity: hunting boat, tender or well-equipped day boat. The J Craft Torpedo is a chic, high-performance boat, built entirely by hand, with over 8,000 hours of work put into each one. The small team is focused on quality, and anything less than perfect is never good enough.
At J Craft, it’s all about the detail. The feel of the leather, the weight of the switch, the action of the hinge – simple things, imperceptible to most, but which add subliminally to the pleasure of owning a Torpedo.
The eco-friendly, cultivated mahogany deck is lacquered and varnished eighteen times for an incomparable finish and incredible strength and durability. As well as being beautiful, the Torpedo can withstand the harshest elements while retaining its movie-star looks.
No two J Craft Torpedos are alike. The unique, individual nature of the wood veneers alone guarantees this. It’s also true that every boat that leaves the J Craft factory in Gotland is a unique expression of an individual’s desire to stand out, to be seen.
TORPEDO 42 – N°21
J Craft, creators of the Torpedo 42, recently delivered hull n°21, “Babebi”, to its home port of Beaulieu at the end of June, and is the very first Torpedo from J Craft to feature a metallic-colored hull. Requiring over 9,000 man-hours to build, Babebi is a Torpedo “RS” equipped with two Volvo Penta IPS 650s, which will enable her to reach a top speed of 47 knots.
The interior is two-tone, with yellow brass and off-white, as well as beautiful diamond stitching. The new Torpedo comes with additional lithium batteries, enabling it to spend a whole day on the water, engines off, with music, charging, fridges, air conditioning and dryer running without the need to use the generator, making it very quiet and comfortable with no loss of comfort.
The Torpedo can reach speeds in excess of 50 mph and offers exceptional manoeuvrability. The shape of its hull, refined over the course of two dozen builds, offers excellent stability and performance in all sea states, as well as an impressive range of 280 nautical miles.
The convertible open cockpit features two sundecks, comfortably accommodating up to 10 adults for day cruises. The spacious cabin can accommodate up to 4 people in luxurious style. The helm station features a leather Nardi steering wheel, leather dashboard and rose-polished stainless steel instrument panel.
A BOAT MADE TO MEASURE
Head-turning retro styling evokes the feeling of being at one with the sea, and every J Craft yacht is an exquisite accessory to its surroundings. Handcrafted from a fiberglass hull and mahogany veneers, every curve is hand-molded, every strip is hand-finished to ensure durability and finish.
The Torpedo is an infinitely customizable vessel, from the powerplants to the on-board technology, right down to the smallest detail. The result is a chic, high-performance cruiser that’s as at home in rough waters as it is moored on the world’s most glamorous piers.
Past customers have specified unique colors and materials. Some, in collaboration with the J Craft Boats AB team, have designed their own luggage sets, individual garments, deck plans, car-matched materials and leathers, and bespoke picnic baskets. The only real limit is the customer’s imagination.
J Craft will be exhibiting at boat shows in Maryland and Florida between October and December 2023 :
- ANNAPOLIS BOAT SHOW
- FT. LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
- THE OCEAN REEF CLUB’S VINTAGE WEEKEND.
ADRESS – J Craft Boats AB
c/o Scandinavian Trust
Birger Jarlsgatan 12
SE- 114 34 Stockholm. Sweden
Phone : +46 70 992 00 09
E mail : sales@j-craftboats.com
WEBSITE : https://j-craftboats.com/
Photo credits : © J Craft Boats AB
Selection by :Alexandre Joulia-Helou, photographer and deputy editor of AMILCAR MAGAZINE GROUP.
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