The rig unclips at the tack of the jib then, with the boom held up against the mast, lifts out, rolls up and can be left in the boat. Just the shot when sailing to another boat. The j282 is simplicity itself to sail. There no stays to get in the way. The jib is club footed so tends itself.
Tacks are rapid.
Stability with the wide chines and short rig is a major assett. The j282 can carry about 300kg, the limit being when water comes in the centreboard slot. The davits shown on the larger boats are for a j282.