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J/Boats

Logo: J/Boats, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons4

Sailboat manufacturer

J/Boats is an American boat builder based in Newport, Rhode Island and founded by Rod Johnstone in 1977. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of fiberglass sailboats.2 Its chief executive is Jeffrey S Johnstone (since 1992).1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 29, 1977Founded1
  • Industrybuilding of pleasure and sporting boats1
  • HeadquartersNewport1
  • Websitewww.jboats.com
  • Legal formStock Corporation3
  • LEI549300GGYKI84P29TU183
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
  • Registered addressC/O PHILIP M. JOHNSTONE, 06378 Stonington, United States3
  • Registered withSecretary of the State's Commercial Recording Division, 00240423

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J/Boats is an American boat builder based in Newport, Rhode Island and founded by Rod Johnstone in 1977. The company specializes in the design and manufacture of fiberglass sailboats.2

The story

Founded by Rod Johnstone on Apr 29, 1977.1

Leadership

Who has led J/Boats, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chief executive

  1. Jeffrey S Johnstone1992–now
19801990200020102020

Products and brands

  • sailboat

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1992New chief executive Jeffrey S Johnstone becomes CEO1
  2. Apr 29, 1977Founded Founded1

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