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    Posted: 27 Oct 11 at 7:22am
The J22 is a completely different boat to the 420.  As stated above, the J22 is a keelboat, however the experience gained on a 420 would be of great benefit since the J22 has a similar rig layout.  The most obvious difference is that you cannot launch the boat in the same way as a dinghy and you cannot trailer it back home after every session.  You would need some sort of mooring for the boat.  It is also much heavier than a dinghy, less likely to capsize and includes a v-birth, small galley and heads for cruising.  You can check out more details on the following link:
 
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So if I've only ever sailed a 420, what would I need to know about the J22 before sailing it?
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I think the main difference is the fact that a 420 is a small dinghy and a J22 is a keelboat, meaning that the J22 is a much bigger boat with a much bigger rig.

Edited by Mister Nick - 26 Oct 11 at 7:01pm
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What is the difference between sailing a J22 vs a 420?
I realize that the J22 has a motor, but isn't that just for the sake of convenience?
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