J8 is an unbuilt 1935 Frank C Paine A design. Frank Paine had previously designed the yacht originally named “Yankee”, which was built by Lawleys in 1930. ‘J8’ has been researched by the Hoek office, and found to be a good all round performer. She is the longest waterline J Class designed, with the highest keel aspect ratio, combined with the lowest wetted surface area. Line plans were created by the Hoek Design Office and they are also responsible for the complete optimisation of the yacht as well as her art deco interior design. The rebuild of J8 has finished with the hull and deck built at Freddie Bloemsma Shipyard and fitted out at Holland Jachtbouw. J8 was renamed Topaz and was launched in the Summer of 2015.