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• By Herb McCormick
• Updated: July 31, 2002

For any sailor, it’s always fun checking out a new J/Boat. The reason is simple — they’re a joy to sail. Sure, depending on the model, the crusty cruiser may yearn for more teak and displacement, and the fickle racer might be more swayed by this week’s hot one-design. But anyone who gets a jolt out of hoisting a sail, sheeting it in and grabbing the helm will find something to like in just about any J.

Still, it was with more than the usual sense of anticipation that I stepped aboard the cruising oriented J/32. I’ve spent good chunks of the last two years living aboard a 1975 C&C 33 with, give or take an inch or two, the same length overall — in my case 32’6″. I like the way my boat sails. My wife and I are quite comfortable aboard, and obviously it has become the focal point of our on-the-water experience. So I was anxious to compare the difference two decades had made in “state-of-the-art” production boats of similar size and — because we use our boat strictly for cruising — purpose.

The J/32 is the first design from young Alan Johnstone, the son of founding J/Boat designer Rod Johnstone. Alan says he got many of the ideas for the 32-footer after a cruise with his wife aboard a 40-foot J/120, a sporty racer/cruiser with an emphasis on performance. One of his big goals was to make an all-around boat even easier than that one for a couple to sail.

From the helmsman’s station alongside the big 48-inch Edson wheel and pedestal, everything (Lewmar two-speed self-tailing winches, Sailtec hydraulic backstay adjuster, Harken traveler and 6:1 mainsheet system — with coarse and fine trim!) is a simple twist or turn away. Moving forward, the efficiency theme continues. The cockpit seems plucked from a much larger boat; another set of Lewmar self-tailers and “Superlock” clutches is stationed on the coach roof for halyards and reefing lines. Lazy jacks, a Hall Quik-Vang on the boom and a Schaefer 1100 headsail furling system are all standard.

The difference between the circa ’70s rig and the J/32 approach is vast (as are the sailing characteristics). Gone are the days of high-aspect rigs with short booms and wimpy mainsails. The J/32 employs a low aspect, double-spreader fractional rig stationed fairly well forward, making for a relatively small foretriangle and easily managed headsails. The mainsail is big and roachy, and unlike my boat’s it provides plenty of drive without a jib. Once the headsail is unfurled, however, the J/32 really comes into her own. Our test boat, equipped with a 140 percent genoa, easily topped 6 knots close-hauled in 11 knots of true breeze.

For off-the-wind work, an optional spinnaker hardware package includes all the gear necessary to fly a cruising chute tacked to the stemhead fitting and to set and douse it using a spinnaker sock. No poles, guys or fuss — and again, an easy 6-plus-knots in moderate air on a beam to broad reach.

Like the cockpit, the belowdecks layout appears startlingly roomy. Freed from the overhang constraints of the old IOR rule, the J/32 employs a waterline length of 28’8″ — a full 2 1/2 feet longer than my once beloved antique. Add another six inches of beam, to 11 feet, and standing headroom for a six-plus-footer, and suddenly it’s apparent that the greater interior volume is not an illusion.

The accommodation plan is laid out for a couple, and the space has been used wisely. The forward cabin features a 6’6″ V-berth, with a good-size hanging locker. In the central saloon, the opposing 6’4″ settees make good sea berths. The starboard settee slides open to make a second double. The head, with wet locker, and a standing nav table are to port; an L-shaped galley, with two-burner Force 10 propane stove and six-cubic-foot icebox is to starboard. There is no aft cabin. Instead, the designer has opted for a dedicated, walk-in storage locker aft of the galley. It’s a sensational idea for a two-person layout, and extremely rare on a production vessel of this size.

The J/32 is built to a high standard by TPI Composites utilizing the SCRIMP resin infusion technique over a balsa core. It comes with a 10-year hull warranty against blistering. Though it’s a boat that would probably be classified as a coastal cruiser because of its LOA, nonetheless with oversize chain plates, a surprising 10,000 pounds of displacement and a deep, six-foot-draft bulb keel (a 4’8″ shoal-draft version is also available), it definitely has offshore capabilities. In fact during last year’s Boat Of The Year testing, California-based judge Bill Lee said he’d love to sail one to Hawaii.

The boat is powered by a Yanmar 27-horsepower diesel turning a 16-inch Martec two-blade folding propeller. With a 27-gallon fuel tank, the builder says a cruising range of 300 miles can be expected. On our test run, the boat made an easy 6.3 knots at 2,000 rpms, and was responsive and maneuverable in forward and reverse.

Along with the options listed above, this versatile cruiser is also available with a shore power package, a “systems group” that includes a second 50-gallon water tank and cockpit shower, a windlass, a carbon fiber mast and a quarter berth in lieu of the storage area. Base price for the J/32 is $117,500; with a reasonably tricked-out version, expect to pay between $120,000 and $130,000.

As one who has often wandered the docks muttering that nothing new has occurred in the sailboat market in the last 20 years, I walked off the J/32 ready to eat my words, my hat, or whatever else was offered. Young couples or retired ones looking for a boat that’s a blast to sail and still full of creature comfort should put this one on their shopping lists.

#####J/32 Specifications

LOA: 32′ 5″ (9.88 m.) LWL: 29′ 0″ (8.84 m.) BEAM: 11′ 0″ (3.35 m.) DRAFT (deep): 6′ 0″ (1.83 m.) DRAFT (shoal: 4′ 9″ (1.45 m.) BALLAST: 3,850 lbs (1,746 kgs.) DSPL: 10,000 lbs. (4,536 kgs.) SA (100%): 518 sq.ft. (48.12 sq.m.) Mast above water: 48’6″ (14.8 m.) Ballast/Disp: .39 Disp/Length: 183 SA/Disp: 17.9 Fuel: 27 gal. (102 ltr.) Water: 50 gal. (189 ltr.) Holding: 29 gal. (110 ltr.) Auxiliary: Yanmar 3GM-30 27-hp diesel Cabin headroom: 6’3″ (1.9 m.) Designer: R. Alan Johnstone Base Price: $117,500

J/Boats Inc. 557 Thames St. Newport, RI 02840 Phone (401) 846-8410 Fax (401) 846-4723

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Alan Johnstone’s first design for J Boats is a roomy performance cruiser that suffers only from a lack of organized stowage.

Having spent recent years building performance-oriented “sprit boats,” including a recent 45-footer designed for competition in the Admiral’s Cup, J Boats did an about face in 1996 with the introduction of a new cruising boat. Though the boat shares the pedigree of its racing cousins, the new entry is more traditionally shaped and has a good deal of space below.

The Company J Boats was founded in 1977 by marketer Bob and designer Rod Johnstone. Its first boat was the one-design J/24, which now numbers more than 5,200. A succession of 28′ to 35′ designs expanded the company’s line.

In 1988, the brothers began reshaping the management of J Boats. Four of their sons joined the company in various management roles. During the next 10 years two departed, leaving Jeff Johnstone in the president’s seat and Alan Johnstone as vice-president, overseeing project management. Along the way, Alan, like Rod, pursued an interest in yacht design by enrolling in the Westlawn School of Yacht Design.

Though Jeff and Alan now manage day-to-day affairs, Bob and Rod continue as active participants in the company.

Design The design of the J/32 can be partially attributed to the shortcomings of the company’s successful “sprit boats,” all of which are designed for one-design racing. They have long cockpits and low profiles, and are equipped with retractable bowsprits that replace conventional spinnaker poles. The boats are fast and fun to sail, but most owners find them unsuitable for weekending, at least compared to more traditional boats.

To distinguish its models, models that fly conventional headsails from a tack on the bow are designated by names equivalent to length on the deck—the J/32 is a 32-footer. Sprit boats are assigned metric equivalents. For example, the J/80 is 26.3′.

The genesis of the J/32 occurred when Alan Johnstone and his wife sailed a J/105, a 34-footer, on a weekend getaway and discovered the same shortcomings mentioned by would-be weekenders.

“We had a fast, comfortable trip from Newport to Block Island,” he said. “When we couldn’t find a slip or mooring, we anchored in the harbor. The wind was blowing about 18 knots, but we were comfortable stretched out in the cockpit. Then it began to rain, so we went below, which was okay for the first couple of hours. However, we discovered that the quarters below were rather confining after a long period of time. And there’s little headroom so we couldn’t stretch our legs.”

Consequently, he and his wife began playing “what if?” They imagined the changes that would make the boat more suitable for cruising.

Upon his return to the office, Alan queried Rod about the possibility of undertaking his first design, and was encouraged to pursue development of the first cruising boat the company would offer since the J/42 in 1996.

“The criteria we established,” said Alan, “was that the boat should sail well and handle well. It was targeted to younger families with children as an entry level boat, and for older sailors who may have tired of bigger boats and want to step down in size.”

Alan designed a shapely hull that is pleasing from all angles. Overhangs are virtually undetectable; the bow is plum and the stern relatively square. Viewed from abeam, the sheer is relatively flat; the height of the coach-roof does not detract from its appearance, despite having 6′ 3″ of headroom below. Johnstone boasts that the boat has more volume below than any J Boat smaller than 40′.

“We first considered a swim platform on the stern but decided that 2′ of additional space for the cockpit was more important,” he said.

The swim platform was replaced by a ladder, which we think makes sense.

To simplify sailhandling, the J/32 has a 7/8 fractional rig with a small foretriangle. The J measurement is only 11′, so shorthanded sailing will be simplified, a trend we’ve noticed among other manufacturers as well. The mainsail carries 356 sq. ft. of canvas; total sail area is 518 sq. ft.

The sail area/displacement ratio is 18, and the displacement/length ratio 183, both of which suggest good performance. Using New England PHRF ratings, the J/32 with an asymmetrical spinnaker rates 120, compared to the C&C 33-2, which rates 132, the Catalina 320 at 159 and the Pearson 323 at 174. The sheeting angle for the jib is only 11.4°, which will produce high pointing angles.

Construction J Boats are constructed at TPI’s plant in Warren, Rhode Island using the Seeman Composites Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP), a vacuum-assisted closed system that increases the glass-to-resin ratio, while reducing the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) that enter the environment.

The process produces such light and strong hulls that it is now used in a variety of nautical, industrial and military applications, ranging from wind generators to hot tubs.

The method is not infallible, however, as we learned in talking with one J/32 owner. His boat was damaged during a collision and during the repair process a 4″ void was discovered under the gelcoat at the rounded edge of the hull-deck joint, approximately 6″ aft of the headstay.

TPI’s manager of customer service, Richard Moody, told us that a void of that nature could occur on the top of the mold, usually at a corner, and that such a flaw does not affect the structural integrity of the boat.

“After spraying gelcoat to the mold, we apply two layers of chopped fiber to the hull,” he said. “It is possible for areas in corners to be resin-rich, which can create the void.”

The owner reported the fix to be uncomplicated, with no residual blemishes on the hull.

The structure of the J/32 is engineered and built to exceed the Offshore Yacht Service guidelines of the ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), which defines types of materials and the fabrication process of structural components that include the bottom, side, deck and deckhouse, bulkheads, rudder and keel.

Hull construction begins with a layer of NPG isopthalic gelcoat to produce a high gloss finish that TPI says inhibits water penetration more effectively than other products. The company provides a 10-year warranty against blistering.

The hull laminate consists of two outer plies of mat with vinylester resin followed by three or four plies of glass fabric consisting of mat/biaxial cloth/mat combinations sewn together. They sandwich 3/4″ thick AL-600 balsa core.

Eight additional layers of biaxial reinforcement are laid in the keel area and on centerline in the bow and stern. Additional reinforcement is also used on flanges, through-hull locations, the strut mount, and the shaft and rudder. When completed, total thickness of the hull at the bottom is more than 1″.

The deck laminate mirrors the hull lay-up except that SCRIMP layers are molded using polyester resin.

The hull-deck joint is an overlapping flange bonded with a combination of 3M 5200 and Plexus adhesive. Deck hardware is through-bolted and sealed with Sikaflex. Because the main bulkhead supports the chainplates, mast bearing beam and keel support grid, it is solid fiberglass in load-bearing areas; it is bonded to the hull using non-woven biaxial glass fabrics. Owners report no flexing of this joint.

A keel stub area is molded to the hull using multiple plies of fiberglass and fiberglass stringers in the stub. The keel, which is cast with J-shaped bolts in the lead, is sealed in epoxy and through-bolted to the stub.

TPI’s methods produce strong, lightweight hulls that, when built properly, represent the state-of-the-art in fiberglass boatbuilding.

Deck Layout We think cruisers will like the deck layout for two important reasons: All of the hardware necessary to sail the boat is at the fingertips, and movement about the deck is easy, even with a dodger mounted over the companionway.

Walkways forward are nearly a foot wide, and jib sheet controls are mounted out of the way on a 3″ high toerail or inboard on Harken T- track. The bow pulpit is open forward, which facilitates sail trim and will not interfere with anchoring. Stainless steel handrails on the cabin top are high enough to provide security when moving in a seaway.

Light and ventilation belowdecks are provided by several hatches and ports; a Lewmar 60 Ocean model is over the forward cabin, a Lewmar Ocean 40 is mounted over the saloon, two fixed ports are on each side of the cabin, and two opening ports are in the cockpit bulkhead and in the forepeak. Though opening side ports are optional, we think they are vital.

Primary winches are Lewmar 40 STC two-speed self-tailers, and halyard winches are Lewmar 16 STC self-tailers, which worked efficiently on our test boat. Halyards are led aft through port and starboard Harken sheave organizers to Lewmar Superlock double stoppers located near the companionway.

The mainsheet is close at hand to skipper or crew; controls are a Harken 6:1 tackle system with Harken fiddle blocks and a single ratchet with becket and cam. The system is anchored by a double-ended Harken traveler.

We were impressed that this mainsheet arrangement, despite being located in the cockpit, does not interfere with crew comfort and still allows the helmsman to ease the sheet quickly.

Additional mainsail control is provided by a Hall Quik-Vang.

A 40″ Edson stainless steel wheel allows the helmsman to see headsail shape from either rail. However, we’re not sold on wheel steering on a boat this size. We think a tiller provides better feel, improved steering from the weather side, and is less obtrusive, but we also realize that the public prefers wheel steering.

The cockpit seats measure 50″ long x 19″ wide and are comfortable.

Both a Schaefer 1100 furler and a Thurston dodger are on the boat’s list of standard equipment.

With the exception of a carbon fiber mast, a $10,000 option, the only option needed to enhance performance is the spinnaker hardware package, which lists for $945, less sails.

We think most sailors will find this boat’s systems well-conceived and functional, whether sailing shorthanded or fully crewed.

Accommodations The 11′ beam and 6′ 2″ headroom make for a spacious interior, especially compared to other 32-footers. The finish work shows excellent attention to detail, including the teak and holly sole and teak ceiling battens. Gelcoat surfaces are smooth and shiny, chainplates attached to the bulkhead are polished, and cushions are well upholstered with heavy fabric.

Beyond that, there’s nothing particularly remarkable about the layout or accommodations, though we did find a few nits to pick.

The saloon has two 6′ 4″ settee/berths covered with 4″ closed-cell foam cushions. The dining table folds upright on the bulkhead when not in use, and the fastener holding it is flimsy.

There are pigeonhole stowage areas behind the settees, and narrow, 9″ wide shelves mounted on the hull. The space below the starboard settee holds a 50-gallon water tank. There is storage under the port settee, unless it is filled with an auxiliary tank, as was our test boat.

The navigation station is an off-white counter top measuring 23″ x 27″. Below the table is open stowage. We think this area is a candidate for reorganization because above and outboard of the shelves are the boat’s batteries, which will be difficult to monitor and require strength and agility to remove. Also, there’s no seating at the nav table, except by kneeling on the settee and facing aft, which would be uncomfortable. One owner has retrofitted a swing-out seat, which has two drawbacks: It blocks the passageway and has no knee room. Another owner is considering a removable, floor-mounted chair, but doesn’t know where to stow it.

Immediately aft of the nav station is the head, a one-piece molded unit copied from larger J Boats. It is equipped with a shower and a large, open hanging locker, sink, cup holder, mirror and small medicine cabinet behind the sink. The head is a Raritan PH-II with holding tank and overboard discharge system.

The galley is L-shaped with adequate space and equipment to satisfy the needs of most short-term cruisers. A two-burner Force 10 stove with oven and broiler is located outboard and aft, and there is space for meal preparation on a 41″ x 18″ countertop over a 6 cubic foot icebox. This is a large space for a boat this size; however, the cook will have to remove necessary items from the ice box before commencing.

The single-basin stainless steel sink measures 29″ x 13″ x 10″ deep. Stowage for pots and pans is below the stove. Behind a smoked Lexan cover are two 48″ shelves.

Additional stowage is accessed through a removable panel in the galley or from the cockpit lazarette. This 46″ high and 44″ wide area extends to the stern and is subdivided by what Johnstone calls a bisecting bulkhead running fore and aft. Because it has no hanging poles, shelves or bins, it has the potential to resemble Fibber McGee’s closet. Johnstone explained that the company decided to leave the area open so that individual skippers could organize it to suit their needs.

The forward stateroom has a 76″ V-berth, 24″ wide at the foot, enclosed by a solid wood door.

There are 9″ wide shelves on both sides, a hanging locker, and a small vanity. Stowage below the berth is divided into two compartments. Optional equipment includes a sink and teak battens on the hull sides.

The engine is located below the companionway steps, which are teak mounted on a stainless steel frame. There is also access to the engine from a removable panel in the head.

The engine is easily accessible but changing the oil on the 3-cylinder, 27-hp. Yanmar diesel through the dip stick could get messy. There is a drip pan but little clearance.

Performance During our test sail we found the J/32 to have the same performance characteristics of her predecessors, and may be easier to steer. Our test boat was provided by an owner who had her outfitted for cruising and was loaded with personal possessions, and full fuel and water tanks.

We tested her in relatively flat water and true wind speeds ranging from 8-12 knots.

Our first impression is that she is buoyant and lively, and responds quickly to the breeze by moving forward, rather than sideways. The entire test was conducted with a full mainsail and 120% roller furling genoa.

Sailing to weather we initially sailed to within 50°-55° of the true wind at 6-6.5 knots with a neutral helm. When we added backstay tension by cranking the Sailtec hydraulic backstay tensioner, her point improved by 5° and we gained 1/4 knot of boatspeed. She has a seakindly motion, and we like the way she knifed through the small chop.

We think the sailor who enjoys trimming sails to maximize speed will enjoy tinkering with the mainsheet, jib and traveler positions. A hanked-on jib would improve pointing, but will require manual sail changes.

Off-the-wind performance was equally good. Sailing at 120° in 8 knots of wind, boatspeed hit 7 knots.

We also discovered that her sailing groove is relatively wide, and that average sailors will find her easy to balance on all points of sail.

Under power, the J/32 reached 6 knots at three-quarters throttle, it backed in a straight line, and turned 360° within a boat length.

Conclusion We think Alan Johnstone hit the target he was aiming for. She’s a legitimate performance cruiser with spacious accommodations.

The J/32 is built to high standards using modern construction. The workmanship, with both fiberglass and wood materials, is of high quality.

Among her warts are the navigation station design and allocation of stowage areas. One owner told us that he had more usable stowage on his San Juan 28 than on the J/32. We also were told that a stainless steel swim ladder was showing signs of corrosion after only one season, and that the ladder is attached to the stern rail by a bungie cord rather than a proper fastening.

Standard equipment includes full engine instrumentation, a Martec two-bladed folding propeller, hot and cold pressure water system, hydraulic backstay adjuster, furler, cockpit dodger and Yanmar engine.

Sailors who can afford this boat can expect to be passing lots of other boats while under sail. Performance has a price, however. The J/32 is priced at $120,900, fob Warren, Rhode Island; the Catalina 320 is priced at $85,000.

Contact- J Boats, Inc., Box 90, 557 Thames St., Newport, RI 02840; 401/846-8410.

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New Boat Review: J/32 An ideal cruising boat for couples and small families

It’s always great to sail with an enthusiastic new boat owner. The excitement, sometimes the nervousness of owning a new boat and the correctness of decisions often long pondered are in the air. Mac and Kris Baird with their new J/32 have good reason to be excited about their choice.

Mac and Kris, native Minnesotans who lived for five years in Wabasha, Minnesota just south of Lake Pepin have been boat owners and sailors for over 30 years. Before going out east to the Syracuse, New York area they had owned several boats culminating in a thirty foot Tartan on Lake Pepin. On Lake Ontario they purchased a J/40 which they kept at Sacket's Harbor, New York. They sold the J/40 when they returned to the Twin Cities three years ago. They went boatless prior to buying the new J/32 from Brian Jepsen at Hooper’s Yachts in Afton, Minnesota.

The Bairds have "boated down" to the J/32. "I always liked the builder’s quality and performance in the J/40," said Mac. "What I was looking for in the J/32 was a smaller, easier package for a couple to manage with plenty of room, all the new technical advances and performance." The Baird’s added all the option packages, some extra teak down below and the carbon fiber mast and boom package. Mac also loves blue boats which led to a paint job by a Rhode Island painter who regularly paints custom J color jobs.

The J/32 was designed by Alan Johnstone, the son of the legendary Rod Johnstone who has designed all other J/Boats beginning with the J/24 over 20 years ago. The J/32 is a cruising boat for a couple or a family of four (it sleeps five with the optional settee berth). All modern J/Boats, race or cruise, are designed to be sailed with a short-handed crew. For example, the new forty footer could be raced with a crew of four including using the asymmetrical spinnaker. The best kept secret in the sailing industry is that J/Boats also builds some great cruising boats. The J/32 is very easy to handle.

The Test Sail

The helm on the J/32 is remarkably sensitive using the forty inch "destroyer" wheel. It’s so well balanced that it is easy to oversteer the boat until you get used to it. With the asymmetrical spinnaker up in about 11.5 knots of wind the boat didn’t heel much nor did it give any hint of "hard to handle" even at sixty degrees apparent wind angle. My race boat would at least give me a hint or two that rounding up would soon be a possibility in a puff. I was not the only one impressed with the ease of sailing and the incredible "feel" of the J/32. Duke and Mary Richards of Stillwater who were aboard for the test sail were very impressed. They thought it was easier than an extensive list of other boats they had looked at to double-hand.

Why this boat heels so little, sails so well and with such ease is slightly complex when related to a sound bite. It starts with the design which uses a 29 foot waterline on a 32 foot hull. Then you have TPI building the boat using their patented SCRIMP process. This system pulls triple the normal vacuum bagging levels to draw air out of cored hull and deck laminates and resin into every void, all in a single production step. Even the entire J/32 keel structural grid cures with the hull as a primary bonded component. The net results of this technology are high strength, light weight and void free hull and deck laminates. The traditional hand lay-up and the chopper gun construction techniques are heavier and inferior according to TPI and many others. The weight saved is then added back at the lowest center of gravity, the keel, in the form of a lead bulb shaped as an inverted wedge with a tapered tail aft. To complete the weight picture, the Baird’s put a carbon fiber mast and boom on the boat which saves an additional 100 lbs aloft. The net result is the boat sails on its feet, the most efficient way to sail.

One of the best attributes of the J/32 according to Bill Hooper is that a customer does not have to upgrade stock hardware when buying the boat. I found the self-tailing winches, the traveler, the mainsheet and the stock hydraulic backstay to be just what an experienced customer would order. I agree with Bill on this important point. We had six people in the roomy, comfortable cockpit. Two more would max it out. The cockpit has two very large lazarettes for stowing gear and a vented, gasketed one made for the propane tank. Each is rimmed on the interior with a draining lip which prevents water from going into the bilge when washing down, etc. The helm seat is comfortable and the visibility is good both through the dodger and to the jib and main.

The side decks on the J/32 are wide and easy for going forward. The double lifelines, stainless steel handrail and open bow pulpit are very functional and safe. The anchor locker is self-contained and drains overboard rather than into the bilge. In general the deck is uncluttered and easy to manage.

The L-shaped galley to starboard is very workable with a molded, deep sink integral to a Granicoat counter top. It includes hot & cold pressure water, a large well insulated icebox, 2-burner Force-10 LPG range, and dedicated trash storage with flip lid access. Open the door aft and you have access to the very large stowage area under the starboard side of the cockpit.

The navigation table is large enough with a hinged-top, large drawer, tool cabinet below and complete DC electrical center.

As you walk forward, the trim doubles as hand-holds. Tankage is under the settees. The floor boards all pull up for access. Engine access below the companionway ladder, in the starboard storage room and from the port lazarette is excellent. The substantial structural bulkhead supports the shroud chainplates. This bulkhead was changed to teak by the Baird’s. Forward is the owner’s double V-berth stateroom which also has 6’3" headroom. The stateroom has a 2 drawer bureau, vanity with sink and mirror and a hanging locker large enough to store a permanent "on-board" wardrobe. There is also substantial storage under the berth.

The head/shower/wet hanging locker compartment is on the port side of the companionway aft. According to J/Boats the one-piece molded unit is copied from units installed in over 100 plus J/40s & J/42s. The unit incorporates a shower sump with dedicated pump and strainer system. I found the unit to be good sized for a 32 footer. The Bairds installed additional cockpit showers.

Ventilation is provided by two dorade intakes, as many as eight opening ports, three deck hatches and the large dodger-protected companionway hatch. With the addition of an autopilot the companionway and dodger function as a soft-topped pilot house when passage-making in bad weather.

Seventy-five to ninety percent of all sailboats sold are used, I asked myself and in this case the Bairds what makes this new boat purchase make sense? The J/32 answer is clearer than most. You’re getting ten virtually worry free years on the hull with the transferable blister warranty. You’re getting a boat which sails much bigger, faster and most importantly easier than the comparable used boat. It would be somewhere between difficult and impossible to modify a used hull to get matching specifications. The expense would be significant. You’re getting a modern interior and a state of the art cruising rig. You’re getting a boat you can be proud of for years to come. The ideal cruising boat for many years has been the classic 40 foot sloop. For many, this may no longer be true. When a 32 footer feels like a 40 footer you’re going to sail with a smile. Bring along a great conversationalist and a well stocked library, there’s not much to do!

Thom Burns publishes Northern Breezes and Sailing Breezes.

Bill Hooper owns Hooper's Yachts in Afton, Minnesota.

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Sailing Performance & Other Features of the J32

Posted by Durkee Richards | Boat Reviews

One man, one woman, one J/32

Anatomy of a j/32.

When we began looking for a boat, we had in mind something in the 30- to 35-foot range with a fractional rig that would sail well with a modest-sized jib. This was what first attracted our attention to the then newly introduced J/32. It has a 7/8 fractional rig with a relatively small J-dimension of 11.0 feet on an overall length of 32.4 feet. This means the mast is stepped relatively far forward and the mainsail provides most of the drive. Even with a 150 percent genoa, my wife, Mary Jeanne, can sheet home the jib in any breeze where it is reasonable to carry such a sail.

Sailing performance

I find this boat a delight to sail. It’s very responsive and easily handled by a retirement-aged couple. Our J/32 is relatively stiff, stays on her feet well, and exhibits excellent static and dynamic stability. Weather helm builds slowly as the wind increases and gives plenty of warning about the need to reduce sail.

This boat seems to have been carefully designed to be sailed by a single watch-stander, something I find essential for extended coastal cruising as a couple. The following features contribute to this:

• The boom-end sheeting and traveler controls for the main are easily handled from the helm.
• The primary winches can be reached and used with one hand still on the wheel.
• The halyards are brought aft to line clutches atop the coachroof.
• A responsive and powerful rudder allows one to quickly bear away from close-hauled, if necessary, without having to first ease the main. (I well remember a heavy-air night race in the Strait of Juan de Fuca aboard a 35-foot passagemaker where we could not bear away to round the weather mark until someone released the mainsheet from its winch.)
• The hydraulic backstay adjuster enables quick changes in mast bend to flatten the middle and upper mainsail as desired.
• Single-line reefing with a winch and line clutches at the edge of the coachroof make it possible to tuck two reefs into the main without leaving the cockpit.
• If further sail reductions are needed, the jib can be furled and the boat will sail nicely under main alone (like the J/30 reviewed in Good Old Boat in March 2007). With a second crew on deck, I generally choose to partially furl the jib first, which requires stepping outside the cockpit to move the jib fairlead cars forward.

Cruising attributes

Down below: The interior is surprisingly spacious for a 32-foot vessel and has a light, airy feel about it. The V-berth is generously sized with good stowage for extended cruises. The settees make comfortable sea berths, particularly with leecloths rigged. The starboard settee makes into a double, but this feature is best used by a pair who are good friends. We believe that the first owner of our boat chose wisely to forgo the quarter berth option and keep the starboard locker for gear stowage instead. We can still sleep five for a while without it.

The fold-up dining table contributes to the sense of a spacious, open main cabin. This choice would not work for a passagemaker where the table must be stout enough to hang on to, or fall against, at sea, but it does work well for coastal cruising. Eight opening portlights and three hatches assure good ventilation and the two dorades provide fresh air when under way in foul weather.

Crew coming below find easy access to the head compartment, which includes a convenient hanging space for wet gear. The galley is compact, but has sufficient space to serve its purpose. (We do plan to add a fold-out workshelf.)

Cockpit: The cockpit is very comfortable for two, and reasonable for four. The cockpit seat cushions are a welcome addition when cruising. The dodger and side curtains contribute to crew comfort, especially on a long travel day in foul weather. The dodger does not interfere with sail handling but can hinder forward visibility when docking for drivers less than 5 feet 10 inches tall.

Decks: The sidedecks are relatively wide and allow easy access forward. The foredeck provides plenty of room for handling ground tackle. We keep our primary anchor on the anchor roller and the secondary anchor (a 22-pound Bruce) in the anchor locker, which is quite spacious. Even with a windlass mounted on a shelf inside the locker, there is still room for two rodes: 400 feet of 1/2-inch Brait and 300 feet of 1/2-inch three-strand.

Tankage: Standard tankage for a J/32 is 50 gallons of potable water with an option for a second 50-gallon tank (plus six more in the hot water tank), 27 gallons of diesel for the 27-hp Yanmar 3GM30, and a 20-gallon holding tank. The propane locker holds one 10-pound aluminum tank to supply the Force 10 two-burner stove (with oven). These supplies give us all the range we need for our cruising style.

Racing impressions

We race our J/32 in club events and are reasonably competitive. However, some of the design features that make her a delight to cruise do compromise racing performance. Among them are the spacious interior and V-berth. This results in a fuller bow than a racing model and the half-angle of the bow is larger than that for the racing Js. Because of this and the higher displacement/length ratio, a J/32 does not point quite as well as a racing J/Boat or racing designs from other companies, and needs more wind to reach hull speed.

The relatively small foretriangle that first attracted our attention to the J/32 has a negative impact on downwind performance against most other boats in our fleet. Because of the small J-dimension and the fractional rig, the standard spinnaker is also relatively small. Once we turn downwind and set the chute, we are adding proportionally less sail area than the masthead rigs, which also all step their masts relatively farther aft. In theory, this is all taken into account in our PHRF rating. However, we find that the reduced horsepower downwind means that we must have an excellent upwind leg in order to save our time on the competitors.

Bottom line: Coastal cruising is our first love. This boat fits us very well and gives us the confidence to explore remote anchorages far up the coast. We can enjoy the camaraderie of club racing as well. But if racing were our primary passion, we would opt for one-design racing in one of the racing Js.

This is a supplement to the article printed in Good Old Boat magazine, July 2010.

About The Author

Durkee Richards

Durkee Richards’ sailing adventures began in high school with the Sea Scouts on the Columbia River. Later, he and his wife, Mary, chartered boats on Lake Superior until they bought their J/32, Sirius, and retired to the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. They have since sailed Sirius more than 20,000 nautical miles exploring the coast of British Columbia to Haida Gwaii and the west coast of Vancouver Island.

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J/32 is a 32 ′ 4 ″ / 9.9 m monohull sailboat designed by Rod Johnstone and built by J Boats between 1996 and 2003.

Rig and Sails

Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

Shoal draft version: draft = 4.75’/1.45m.

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J/32 reviews and more

SAIL Magazine Review

Edited by Charles Mason Delivering a new level of performance is a tall order, especially for a first design. But, Al Johnstone learned the trade well from his father, Rod, and the J/32, the first J Boat with Al’s name on it, promises to be a valued addition to the J Boats family. The boat is fast and easy for two people to sail. Construction of both hull and deck utilizes the SCRIMP® resin infusion system; the laminate schedules include unidirectional, biaxial, and triaxial fibers. Baltek balsa core is used in both the hull and deck; a floor grid is fused directly to the hull to create additional strength. READ MORE SAIL J/32 REVIEW HERE

Robinson Family Cruise- J/32 #1 by Robbie Robinson Dark green, marbled leather, red bound, the log book sat on the shelf above the port settee. “Feel free to christen it,” said the note from Al Johnstone. We were taking the J/32, hull number 1 and Al’s first full-blown design for J/Boats, from Newport, RI to McMichael’s Yacht Yard in Mamaroneck, NY. Like everything else aboard WHISTLER, the book was shiny and new. Somehow I never brought myself to make the first mark on its blank pages. They taught me in nautical scribe school that log style writing did not produce great reading, but WHISTLER and our cruise/delivery aboard her were exceptional enough that maybe I can just tell you… READ MORE OF THE ROBINSON FAMILY CRUISE HERE

Interview with Tom Linskey- J/32 #57

By Dana Paxton Subscribing to the theory that “smaller is better,” Tom Linskey and his wife Harriet purchased their J/32 “Independence” to serve as the next vessel in a long line of cruising boats that have taken the Linskeys to exotic and fascinating places around the world. Tom, describe a little of your sailing background? TL: My wife and I grew up on a bunch of dinghies and my Dad had a couple of race boats. Independence was a Yankee 38 Sparkman & Stephens design. We started with two Coronado 25s. I guess… READ MORE OF THE LINSKEY INTERVIEW HERE

Practical Sailor- New Boat Review: J/32

Reprinted Article from Practical Sailor Magazine Alan Johnstone’s first design for J Boats is a roomy performance cruiser that suffers only from a lack of organized stowage. Having spent recent years building performance-oriented “sprit boats,” including a recent 45-footer designed for competition in the Admiral’s Cup, J Boats did an about face in 1996 with the introduction of a new cruising boat. Though the boat shares the pedigree of its racing cousins, the new entry is more traditionally shaped and has a good deal of space below.   Go to PRACTICAL SAILOR to find and read the review .

Cruising World Herb McCormick For any sailor, it’s always fun checking out a new J/Boat. The reason is simple — they’re a joy to sail. Sure, depending on the model, the crusty cruiser may yearn for more teak and displacement, and the fickle racer might be more swayed by this week’s hot one-design. But anyone who gets a jolt out of hoisting a sail, sheeting it in and grabbing the helm will find something to like in just about any J. https://www.cruisingworld.com/sailboats/j-32

Boats.com Bob Perry I like the J/32. To begin with, its stubby proportions and styling make it cute as hell, while it offers an interesting mix of performance and comfort features. In a world where the enjoyment of cruising is often seen as a function of the boat’s size and complexity, I am attracted to this compact, well-thought-out and simple boat. The hull has a nicely subtle spring in the sheer, which is punctuated by the short but shapely ends. It’s a snappy looking hull that is all waterline and has a D/L of 183. With an 11-foot beam, the 32 is a bit beamy; but that’s the only compromise to cruising comfort that I can see (and you do get some stability with that beam so it’s really not a one-sided compromise). The keel shows a sweep of 21 degrees to the leading edge. That’s not enough to shed kelp, but if you can keep the kelp off, it is a more effective shape for performance. There are two keels with either 5 feet 11 inches or 4 feet 9 inches of draft. https://www.boats.com/reviews/well-thought-out-cruiser/#.W5q6GOhKjIU

ANATOMY OF A J/32

A fast, easily handled cruiser/racer by durkee richards.

This is a supplement to the article printed in  Good Old Boat  magazine, July 2010. When we began looking for a boat, we had in mind something in the 30- to 35-foot range with a fractional rig that would sail well with a modest-sized jib. This was what first attracted our attention to the then newly introduced J/32. It has a 7/8 fractional rig with a relatively small J-dimension of 11.0 feet on an overall length of 32.4 feet. This means the mast is stepped relatively far forward and the mainsail provides most of the drive. Even with a 150 percent genoa, my wife, Mary Jeanne, can sheet home the jib in any breeze where it is reasonable to carry such a sail. http://www.goodoldboat.com/reader_services/more_online/J32.php

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J/32 Detailed Review

If you are a boat enthusiast looking to get more information on specs, built, make, etc. of different boats, then here is a complete review of J/32. Built by J Boats and designed by Alan Johnstone, the boat was first built in 1996. It has a hull type of Fin w/bulb & spade rudder and LOA is 9.94. Its sail area/displacement ratio 17.92. Its auxiliary power tank, manufactured by Yanmar, runs on Diesel.

J/32 has retained its value as a result of superior building, a solid reputation, and a devoted owner base. Read on to find out more about J/32 and decide if it is a fit for your boating needs.

Boat Information

Boat specifications, sail boat calculation, rig and sail specs, auxillary power tank, accomodations, contributions, who designed the j/32.

J/32 was designed by Alan Johnstone.

Who builds J/32?

J/32 is built by J Boats.

When was J/32 first built?

J/32 was first built in 1996.

How long is J/32?

J/32 is 8.78 m in length.

What is mast height on J/32?

J/32 has a mast height of 11.73 m.

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1998 J Boats J/32

Annapolis, Maryland

Make J Boats

Category Racer Boats

Posted Over 1 Month

1998 J Boats J/32 Fennir is a two owner J/32. Comfort, speed, ease of handling are her hallmarks. She spent her entire life in fresh water until late 2015.  She has every option available from the factory including the carbon fiber mast, dual water tanks, and full teak interior.  She is the perfect size for a couple or small family and can easily be single handed.  Her interior is spacious and thoughtfully appointed. Her systems have been continually upgraded including electric primary winches, new instruments, and autopilot in 2016.  If you are looking for a boat to drop in the water and sail circles around the "competition", then this J/32 is for you!

1999 J Boats J32

Marina Del Rey, California

1999 J Boats J32 The J32 is a blast to sail and still full of creature comforts. This particular J32 is clean and charming. It has custom upholstery, high gloss varnished floors and a compliment of cruising and racing sails. Likely the nicest one you will ever see.  Cruising and Carbon Racing sails Bottom painted in 2016 (sprayed) New interior cushions and throw pillows Cockpit sun awning Summer AND winter storage covers Diesel heat 8' Achilles inflatable w/oars and 2 HP Honda OB Garmin Handheld GPS Low hours on completely rebuilt engine Loaded, Clean and Charming

2001 J Boats J/32

Clearwater, Florida

2001 J Boats J/32 Easy to Handle - Strong - Superior Stability - Fast J/32 Hull # 77 out 85 ever built.   Great for Racing and Cruising! Bristol Condition - Available Now and Ready to Go Please See the Full Specs for further Details on this Unique Sailboat

2001 J Boats J32

Jersey City, New Jersey

Category Sailboats

2001 J Boats J32 Very popular cruising sloop by J Boats. Fast and comfortable with High performance fractional rig. Stable and easy to single hand. All lines led aft for easy shorthanded sailing.  Exceptional room on deck and below due to generous beam and long waterline. Raymarine fully integrated electronics including color chartplotter, radar and autopilot. Propane cooking, H&C pressure water. Yanmar diesel and extensive sail inventory.

1998 J Boats 32 with Carbon Rig

Marina, California

Model 32 With Carbon Rig

1998 J Boats 32 with Carbon Rig This is a clean, customized J 32 and one of the few with a carbon mast. A compliment of sails, along with a new dodger, new AGM batteries, and a bottom freshly sprayed with anti fouling paint (Dec 2014). This boat is customized with a reinforced bow roller for an Asymmetrical Spin, and more, this boat is truly turn key. Her easily driven hull shape rates 121 in PHRF. Large cockpit and interior is great for entertaining and weekends away.

1999 J Boats 3GM30FC

Model 3GM30FC

Category Daysailer Sailboats

1999 J Boats 3GM30FC The J32 is a blast to sail and still full of creature comforts. This particular J32 is clean and charming. It has custom upholstery, high gloss varnished floors and a compliment of cruising and racing sails. Likely the nicest one you will ever see.  Cruising and Carbon Racing sails Bottom painted in 2016 (sprayed) Custom upholstery Summer AND winter storage covers Loaded, Clean and Charming

1998 J Boats 3GM30FC

1998 J Boats 3GM30FC The J32 is a blast to sail and still full of creature comforts. This particular J32 is clean and charming. It has custom upholstery, high gloss varnished floors and a compliment of cruising and racing sails. Likely the nicest one you will ever see.  Cruising and Carbon Racing sails Recently sprayed bottom Custom upholstery Loaded, Clean and Charming

2001 J46 sailboat sail boat J-46 sailing cruiser racing fresh water. UPGRADES!

Charlevoix, Michigan

Length 46.0

Beautiful, generously equipped and meticulously cared for freshwater J46 owned by senior couple. Used only for day sailing and minimal light cruising in northern Lake Michigan, Lake Huron and Lake Charlevoix for only 12 four month seasons (was not launched in 2012 and 2013). Always kept in inside heated storage when not in the water for the four month summer season. It is in pristine condition. J/46 may be the only investment grade sailing yacht of its size not requiring professional crew to sail at designed performance levels…..or to maintain. Two people can easily manage her upwind and down to achieve the same 8 knot passage-making speeds under sail that is possible when motoring with 76hp diesel auxiliary. The joy of sailing the perfect boat is, after all, a goal we believe every owner ultimately seeks. To insure that good sailing days are spent sailing rather than scrubbing and varnishing, J/46 is designed to be virtually maintenance-free. Her exquisite joinerwork is protected from the sun……below decks where it’s beauty can be preserved More photos available in this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QEllizB6x4FKTe3kGwlbjYaLgJMrQEg8x6PdVtIa14Y/pub Factory Options: Refrigeration Package: -Seafrost Mechanical Refrigeration.-Additional Plates & controls for Freezer.-Supplementary 110VAC Shore power Assist. Supplementary Power Package: -Additional 210 amp Lifeline AGM Battery for total of 630 amps for house banks (location is in lieu of nav station bottom drawer).-Heart Freedom 25 Inverter/Charger (in lieu of std ProMariner 30-3 charger).-Heart Echo Charger (to service engine start battery through AC system).-Heart Link 2000 Battery Monitor (for (2) house battery banks).-Heart Link 10 Battery Monitor (for engine battery). Supplementary Plumbing Package: -Vacuflush Forward Head.-Dockside Water Inlet.-Seagull Water Purifier in Galley. Cruising Accessory Package: -Cockpit table.-Companionway Screens Additional Single Options: -ESPAR Diesel cabin heater.-Lewmar 64 CEST Power Primary Winches.-Bolstered Ultra Suede Cushions.-Radar Mast thru deck.-Microwave in galley.-Harken adjustable Genoa car leads.-Rubrail over cove stripe-28” High Pulpits & Stanchions in lieu of std height.-Sea water wash down pump w/faucet in anchor locker.-Hall Spars Windex.-Hall Spars “NO STRIKE’ lightning dissipater.-Hall Spars GAM antenna & cable.-Hall Spars painted carbon fiber whisker pole.-Hall Spar Whisker Pole Track and Car.-Hall Spars 3rd folding mast step.-Hall spars Dutchman mast sheave.-Hall spars Dutchman Halyard.-Flag Halyard & Hardware.- S. S. Turnbuckle Covers (6).-Cockpit Full Glass and Screen Enclosure.-Dodger to Bimini Insert.-Helm Pedestal Cover.-S. S. Grab Rail along aft edge of Dodger.-S. S. Grab Rails port & starboard on Dodger sides.-S. S. Dodger & Bimini supports in lieu of straps.-S. S. Bimini handrails port & starboard.-Power engine oil pump-out system.-Max Prop 3 Blade Feathering Propeller.-Dripless shaft seal.-Memory foam mattress in forward cabin in lieu of std.-Second custom V birth insert for additional standing room.-19” HD flat panel TV and small DVR.-2nd bottom refrigerator door.-Alpine stereo AM/FM w/6 disc CD player & Bose Marine cockpit speakers.-Weems & Plath Brass Ships Clock.-Weems & Plath Brass Barometer.-Variable Speed Cabin fans fore and aft cabins and main salon.-Prime bottom plus VC-TAR plus 2 coats VC-17 anti-fouling paint.-Awlgrip Hull Flag Blue w/Red Boot Stripes.-Patriot American Flag Graphics. Sail Package (Quantum): -Kevlar/Mylar/Dacron Tri Radial Cut full Batten Main & 135% Genoa.-MC6000 105% Cruising Jib.-Antal Mast Cars.-Dutchman Flaking System.-Asymetrical Spinnaker w/deployment bag.-Antal spinnaker Snuffer.-Harken Mark II Roller Furling System. B & G Hydra 2000 Navigator Pack: -Navigator Pack, Hydra 2000, Type 2.-Standard Full Function Display Pack, Hydra 2000.-20/20 Display Pack, Hydra, Green Backlight.-20/20 Display Pack, Hydra, Red Backlight.-Depth Sensor with Bronze Flush Mount Hull Housing.-Speed Sensor with Bronze flush Mount Hull Housing.-Analog display Pack, Apparent Wind Angle, 360 degrees w/cable.-Linear Rudder Position Sensor Pack, w/installation kit for Type 2 Ram.-Pilot Ram Drive Pack, Type 2 w/cables (12Vdc, adjustable rose joint).-Cable, 213 Mast w/bkt, 80ft.-Pin, Quick Release, Pilot.-Edson J46 Tiller Arm. Raytheon Radar/Chart Plotter and Accessories: -Upper Station – 7”Color LCD Pathfinder Radar w/Raychart and 24” 4kw Raydome.-WAAS GPS Antenna.-Cmap NT Northern Michigan.-Cmap NT Lake Huron and North Channel.-Radar Cable Connector (Radar Mast Base).-Edson 3-1/2” Deluxe Mast 144”.-Edson Adapter.-Edson Radar Platform, Deluxe.-Edson Long Antenna Bracket-Starboard and Port.-Edson 28” Antenna Hoop.-Edson 13” Antenna Extension (GPS antenna mount).-Shakespear TV Antenna 2030-G. Communications Options: -ICOM M502 VHF w/ Optional Cockpit HM-127 Remote-12 Volt Pedestal Outlet-Telephone and TV cable cockpit to nav station Safety Equipment: 2 Sospenders inflatable PFD w/harness, lanyard & rearm kit1 Crewfit inflatable PFD w/harness lanyard & rearm kit2 Regular PFD w/harness & lanyard4 Regular PFD6 Throwable floatation cushions2 Jack Lines 45 ft port & starboardI Radar reflector1 Bosun chair1 Throwable Life Sling1 deployable auto inflatable Life Saver Buoy4 Fire extinguishers – various types1 Submersible Hand Held HX460S VHF Marine Transceiver w/ barometer sensor1 Throwable Rescue Line Bag1 Avon 48lb Inflatable dinghy w/ Poly pro towing line, bridle & elect pump – fits in aft cockpit locker1 Honda 2hp 4 cycle dinghy motor & aft pulpit motor mount1 Winslow 6 person Super-Light Offshore Life Raft w/ SEP packed Survival Supplies Inflatable insulated double floor Heavy duty TriPod Arch tubes w/canopySpare parts: water pump impeller, 2 Racor fuel filtersVarious sizes of tapered wood emergency thru hull plugs 1 Handheld compass1 backup Yeoman digitized chart plotter with hand-held Magellan GPSVarious rescue flares as required by Coast GuardLakes Michigan, Huron and North Channel Charts Ground Tackle: 1 44lb Spade anchor w/swivel shackle, 25ft high test 3/8” chain and 250ft 5/8” rode1 Fortress Fx-37 Alum. Anchor w/ 15ft 5/16” chain & 200ft 5/8” rode in deployable anchor bag 250ft 5/8” Line for on-shore anchoring Dock Lines & Bumpers: 3 Taylormade bumpers w/blue covers6 Yale Red Colorline braided 5/8”x40ft dock lines w/Perma Buoy chafe guards Shore Power: 1 50ft 50 amp power cable1 60ft 30 amp power cable1 Adapter 50 amp to 30 amp Maintenance equipment: 1 Universal Pole w/boat hook, 2 brush heads & curve end1 50ft water hose Note: All 4 house batteries and the engine starting battery replaced May 2015 with Lifeline AGM (house) and Optimus (engine) batteries. J/46 Specifications Hull & Deck SCRIMpTM infusion molded sandwich construction using triaxial, biaxial and unidirectional glass reinforcements with Lloyd's and ABS approved end-grained balsa core. (SCRIMpTM is the patented resin infusion molding process of TPI Technologies, Inc.)TPI transferable ten yearwarranty against hull blisters. Interplastic vinylester resin on the outer hull layer.Lead & antimony fixed 9,350 lb., 6.2' draft, and fin/bulb keel bolted to a deep molded stub.White (other light colors are optional) Gel Coat hull with double tapered bootstripe and molded indented cove stripe. White gelcoat deck with choice of five non-skid colors in tones of white, gray and beige.HUIl-to-deck joint bond,ed with 3M 5200 and Plexus MASSO on the transom, side decks are covered with a thru-bolted clear anodized aluminum toe-rail.Two lazarette lockers on fantail, port cockpit seat locker and port utility locker for helmsperson outboard of wheel. Propane locker outboard of wheel to starboard drained and vented overboard with two 10lb aluminum bottles. Molded instrument pods on port and starboard coamings and on wheel pedestal.Molded companionway seahood with integral instrument pod.(3) Oorade boxes molded integrally into deck for ventilating owner cabin, main cabin and forward head area.Molded swim platform with off-center gate and fold-up ladder.Gasketed bow anchor locker and spinnaker storage area with overboard drain.316 stainless handrails on cabin trunk (4) total.GRP molded main structural bulkhead, glassed fore & aft on hull and deck as support for shroud chainplates with single door opening to v-berth cabin.Heavy duty molded structural keel support grid including engine bed, mast step, and longitudinal stiffeners. Fabricated aluminum mast step and engine bed tapping plates molded into structural keel grid.Positive traction nonskid on horizontal deck surfaces. Propulsion & Steering Yanmar 4JH-TE turbq-charged 76 hp, 4 cylinder, diesel engine with fresh water-cooling, dual R~cor fuel filters and 150 amp alternator.Yanmar C-type recessed engine instrument panel in cockpit with Acrylic cover including gauges for tachometer, fuel level, operating hour meter, fresh water temperature, amperage, oil pressure and oil temperature. Morse-type control gear shift and throttle mounted on pedestal.Parallel fuel system with 60 gallons in primary tank below the aft starboard berth, and 30 gallons in secondary tank behind aft bulkhead to starboard. Secondary tank gravity feeds into primary for 90 gallon total capacity.Two blade 20" Max Prop with 1..25" Aquamet shaft.AquaOrive self-aligning thrust bearing to minimize shaft vibration.Ultra Sound Acoustics VO-1 00 insulation in engine compartment.Balanced spade rudder constructed with unidirectional glass and large diameter shaft mounted in Harken composite rudder bearing to exceed ABS requirements.Aluminum emergency tiller.Edson 60" diamond series aluminum wheel with leather grip.Custom molded pedestal with guard and integral binnacle, 5" Ritchie compass, 9" x 12" instrurnent mounting area & Edson thru-shaft wheel brake.(2) Teak helm-station foot braces. Interior Satin varnished cherry bulkheads and furniture panels with cold molded cherry trim, drawer and cabinet faces. Main bulkhead with single opening and recessed cherry paneled door with Mobella lock-sets. Forward and aft heads trimmed in teak.Cherry trimmed vinyl headliner throughout forward, main and aft cabins. Polyurethane teak & holly veneer floor panels with underside and end-grain sealed with epoxy.Choice of interior cushion fabric colors. (ultra-suede or ultra-leather options available)5" layered & bolstered main settee split wrap-around cushions with two-tier split backrests. 4" foam cushions in fwd and aft cabins. Large twin berth forward cabin featuring 4 drawers, 4 lockers, hinge-up bunk tops to maximize storage; hinged V-berth filler; changing seat, hanging locker w/louvered door, and bureau/vanity with 2 drawers. locker. and cabinet above with cherry louvered doors & shelf.Forward head includes vanity with mirrored acrylic slider storage, teak towel rack, mirror storage cabinet below molded sink, enclosed by cherry paneled door (on outer face) and white laminate finish on head side.Stall shower with teak slat bench seat, cabinet locker with mid-height shelf outboard, shower fixture mounted on bulkhead with adjustable shower faucet. Local self-priming pump services shower sump and drains overboard.Pilot berth in main cabin to port with small mid-height convenience shelf at aft end.Two storage cabinets with 'Iouvered doors to ~ccommodate main cabin entertainment center above starboard settee. (2) Book storage shelves between cabinets with removable cherry retainer battens.One large drawer and one locker outboard of starboard settee backrest cushions.Settee backrests of cherry veneer and cherry trim.Varnished cherry wood hull slats in main, aft and V-berth cabins.Cherry main cabin drop-leaf table with removable fiddles, two drawers and internal bottle storage.Large 30 x36 sit-down. forward-facing navigation station with hinged tabletop. Features include; outboard shelf, access to chart storage and sliding organizer tray below table top, cushioned seat of layered bolstered foam. instrument cabinet with (2) large wood panel faces hinged at the bottom for quick access, file storage drawer below nav seat to fit hanging files, binocular & misc. storage cabinet outboard of seat, and series of three utility drawers on inboard tabie support face.Starboard aft cabin with recessed cherry paneled door, hanging locker with louvered door and bureau/vanity with 2 large drawers. hinged footlocker, and cabinet with cherry louvered door & shelf. Additional drawer above engine.Aft head/shower combination accessed via cherry paneled door. wet hanging area outboard. cabinet below molded sink, mirror, (2) teak grab rails and direct access door to lazarette locker area equipped with fore and aft divider. Teak companionway steps cold molded with angled ends & Treadmaster non-skid for safe entrance and exit. Cherry overhead grab rails in main cabin.All drawers and cabinets with polished positive-latch push buttons. Galley "Wheat Matrix" Fountainhead color for counter tops with cold-molded varnished & tapered cherry fiddles.Scandvik polished 8" deep SS double sink recessed below Fountainhead on forward island with deluxe hot/cold pressure-water gooseneck faucet and manual fresh water faucet with whale foot pump. Storage areas in louvered doors below sink for cleaning supplies and garbage pail with flip lid access.6.5 cu.!!. Deluxe icebox located on center island. Features include molded GRP box insulated with Glacier Bay Ultra R vacuum insulation panels and foam top. Organizing shelves & interior light included.3.5 cu.!!. ice box, convertible to optional freezer, located outboard of sink. Featuring molded GRP box with 3-1/2" foam insulation and mounting space for refrigeration cold plates.Three-burner Force 10 propane stove/broiler/oven with thermostat control, patented slide-away oven door recess and S.S. stove bar. Additional storage foot locker below oven.Plate, bowl, cup, and glass storage compartment on bulkhead att of stove.Top access dry good storage compartment below counter top directly outboard of sink.(3) Large cabinets mounted outboard and covered by three louvered cherry doors. Aft two cabinets installed with mid-height shelves. (Optional Microwave replaces middle cabinet door and area).Dual slider cabinet, bin storag8. and AC outlet mounted below cabinets. Flatware drawer, utensil drawer and utility cabinet with mid-height shelf and louvered door under outboard counter. Sink-top cutting-board.Stainless grab post on forward inboard galley corner. Plumbing Hot & cold pressure water system with 12-gallon hot water tank and accumulator tank. Service to (2) heads, forwa~d shower, galley, & swim platform shower.Self-priming direct sump pumps for showers draining into seacocks.Automatic bilge pump with float switch and dedicated panel in nav station wired direct to DC system. 120 gallons total water capacity in (2) custom molded tanks complete with baffles, inspection ports, and secured in place below main cabin settee berths.Raritan PH-2 heads with holding tanks. Overboard "Y"- valve offshore discharge and holding tank pump out systems. Two manually operated bilge pumps, one mounted in the cockpit and another in aft head with hose to reach bilge. (ORC category 2). Electrical Standard system batteries include: (1) group 40 (210 amp) and (2) group 31 (105amp) deep cycle batteries to serve the house, and (1) Optima 1000 (1,100 CCA) battery for dedicated service to the engine. All batteries are Concorde's Lifeline AGM sealed, absorbed glass mat type series.ProMariner ProMatic 30-3 Battery Charger. Balmar 91-150 Alternator and Max Charge external regulator with temperature sensor for altemator.BattJMaxx Automatic Battery System with remote momentary parallel switch near cockpit engine panel. .Master battery switch at n~l.Vstation with 1,2,Both,Off for House batteries and single On/Off switch for engine start battery.Deluxe Bass AC/DC backlit electrical panel w/digital condition meters, circuit breakers, accommodation for optional generator installation and air conditioning systems. Panel accommodates 33 DC breakers (24 occupied w/two spare standard) and 11 AC breakers (9 standard).Navigation, steaming/foredeck, anchor and tri-color masthead lights.50 amp 11OVAC shorepower system with 6 outlets, 50ft shore power cord and Guest galvanic isolator.Bonding system to meet ABYC project E-1.Propane solenoid switch panel in galley.Ten swiveling Imtra stainless halogen reading lamps, halogen overhead lights in main cabin, flexible armed lamp at navigation station, two florescent lights, one in each head.Four Hella variable speed cabin fans over berths. Deck Hardware (2) Lewmar 64CCST self-tailing 2-speed all chrome primary winches with gear ratio of 3.1: 1 in 1 gear and power ratio of 64:1 in 2nd gear located in recessed bases on cockpit coamings. "'(2) Lewmar 54CCST self-tailing 2-speed all-chrome halyard/reef/spinnaker secondary winches on cabin trunk.(2) Lewmar 48CCST self-tailing 2-speed all-chrome mainsheet winches outboard of traveler in recessed bases. (3) Lock-in Harken Speed-Grip 10" winch handles, (2) 8" Speed-Grip handles for mainsheet. Four cockpit mounted PVC winch handle holdersThurston cockpit dodger with roll-up forward window, removable side curtains, stanchion supports and stainless grab bar on aft edge.Thurston deluxe helmsman bimini with stanchion supports & viewing window (same color as dodger).Five white acrylic cockpit cushions for helmsman and cockpit seats.(2) Harken Black Magic 3010 (1OOmm) footblocks for genoa sheets when using dodger, mounted on cockpit coamings aft of primary winctTes. (2) Harken Black Magic 3006 (75mm) double footblocks with lock-off outboard of the primaries for spinnaker sheets and checkstays.(2) Harken Black Magic 3005 (75mm) mainsheet foot blocks wllockoffs mounted on angled pads at winches.2:1 Mainsheet system consisting of (2) Harken 1969 AirBlocks (75mm) mounted on traveler and (1) 3007 AirBlock (100mm) attached to boom bale. Harken 560-S Big Boat mainsheet traveler track with Harken 1939/1935 car w/control blocks for 6:1 purchase led to both sides of cockpit to 1893 track control ends through cockpit side mounted 222 blocks to 150 cam cleats. (2) 168 swivel blocks to adjust traveler from forward or aft side of track.Single rope clutchmounted in cockpit for heads ail furling. Lewmar Concept 2 anchor windlass system with #203 ropelchain gypsy, manual override, 1S0 amp breaker in nav station, hand held control unit mounted in forward deck anchor locker. Gypsy requires 3/8" ACCO G40 or G80 chain and S/8" braided rope.Custom 316 stainless mast collar with 10 bales for halyard and reef lines and forward halyard bar. (9) Schaefer 08-0S stainless halyard and reef blocks wlinvestment cast shackles.(4) Lewmar Superlock double rope clutches, mounted in pairs forward of each secondary winch.(2) Harken 1969 (7Smm) AirBlocks shackled to U-bolts at transom corners for mainsail checkstays.(2) Harken 1969 (75mm) AirBlocks shackled to U-bolts aft on toerail for spinnaker sheets.(2) Clear anodized aluminum "T" tracks (13' x 1.25") for jib/genoa leads. Additional 3' x 1.2S" track mounted outboard of1 00% jib position for outboard lead.(2) Schaefer 32-33UC screw-pin type jib/genoa lead blocks.(2) Schaefer OS-99 snatch blocks for spinnaker twingslor outboard jib/genoa leads.(2) Stainless t-track slider cars.Asymmetric.spinnaker deck gear including: (2) Harken 1969 (75mffi1 Airblocks mounted on "U" bolts near sternpulpit and (1) 1969 75mm AirBlock mounted on anchor roller.White molded flagstaff mounted in 316 SS deck socket on aft deck edge close to centerline with 4 x 6 American flag. aRC Bow pulpit of 316 SS with double rail offshore navigation lights and forward gate.aRC Stern rails of 316 SS w/2 rail split design including a stern boarding gate to starboard and stern light. Tapered 316 SS lifeline stanchions with SS bases mounted to toe rail.Double lifelines heights to meet ORC standards with boarding gates to P&S using Gibb hooks.Padded Sunbrella lifeline covers for each lifeline outboard of helmsman's station w/color to match dodger & bimini. Two 10" bow cleats, two 8" stern cleats, two 8" amidships cleats.Custom designed 316 SS bow roller/stem~ead to accommodate Simpson-Lawrence Delta 35,45 & COR 35,45 and Bruce 45 anchors. (Optional removable anchor roller to port)Seven Lewmar Ocean series articulated, bronze tinted ac,ylic hatches: size 70 on foredeck, size 60 in main cabin, (4) size 12 over forward cabin, aft cabin, shower, and head and (1) size 10 in aft head.White framed Bomar opening ports w/screen~ in cabin trunk and in cockpit walls for aft quarter cabin and head. Acrylic companionway hatch and two-part acrylic offshore drop-boards with inside/outside opening, lockable hasp. Four 12x20 and two 12x24 poly mesh line bags, one foredeck double line-bag. .(4) Vetus 4" dorade cowl ventilators to service forward cabin and head and main cabin. Removable stainless guards for forward dorades.316 SS swim ladder with gray PVC treads mounted on swim platform. SS step with PVC tread mounted on transom. Spars & Rigging Hall Spars carbon fiber mast of pre-preg carbon fiber autoclaved at 80 PSI at 250 deg F. Mast includes double airfoil carbon spreaders, carbon gooseneck, Awlgrip off-white finish, painted black bands, wire runs in conduit, Hall/Antal mainsailJrack with loader and end fittings to accommodate sail maker provided Antal mainsail sliders and/or boltrope. Also included with the mast are; Spartite mast wedge material, offshore tricolor/anchor light, bow and deck light with SS guard andJlag halyard cheek block at masthead and cleat at deck. Hall Spars boom of 6061-T6 aluminum with off-white Awlgrip finish, welded gooseneck fitting, lug for OuikVang internal 12:1 mainsail outhaul with external cleat, bale for mainsheet block and painted black bands. Outboard end to accommodate single line reef to starboard and 2nd clew reef to port. .Hall "J" length carbon fiber whisker pole with 2 bridles and trip line, short track on front of masJ, and two deck mounted retaining clips shipped loose for owner to locate.Navtec continuous rod rigging and N690 style open body turnbuckles with headstay -17 pre-assembled for furling system, backstay -17, uppers -17, intermediates -12, lowers -22.Harken MKIII Unit 2 size furling system with airfoil performance extrusion, corrosion proof spool and drum, tapered torque tube, AirSwivel for reduced weight aloft, cast aluminum Hardcote anodized chafe guard, and all black low stretch New England adjuster line.Hall Rigging package includes; two Technora jib halyards .and one Spectra spinnaker halyard each with Tylaska T-12 SS shackles and flemish eye terminations['2:'1 ',riain halyard of Technora with Wichard #1495 shackl~, XLS Mainsheet and two traveler control adjuster'lines, two XLS-900 Spectra genoa sheets, two Maxibraid taperedSpectra spinnaker sheets, one XLS Dacron spinnaker tack line, single 3/8" Crystalyne checkstays that can beclipped forward when not in use, burgee halyard of white 5/32" Dacron cord. Three reef lines are also included; Tack reef & clew reef #1, together, are one continuous reef line to starboard. Tack reef #2 doubles as cunningham to port. Clew reef #2 is included with it's own dedicated hardware. 2:1 Whisker pole foreguy with Schaefer 504-09 block with snap shackle.Sailtech -17 Long integral hydraulic backstay adjuster. Hall D-30 aluminum Ouik-Vang w/ Harken 30:1 cascading adjuster tackle & powerful stainless return spring to lift boom in light air and support boom with sail furled, eliminating the need for a topping lift.Custom designed 316 SS chainplates, stemhead and backstay tang. Installed Package Options Refrigeration PackageSeafrost Mechanical Refrigeration.Additional Plates & Controls for Freezer Supplementary 11OVAC Shorepower Assist. Supplementary Power PackageAdditional 210 amp Lifeline AGM Battery for total of 630 amps for house banks (location is in lieu of bottom nav station drawer).Heart Freedom 25 Inverter/Charger (in lieu of standard ProMariner 30-3 charger).Heart Echo Charger (to service engine start battery through AC system).Heart Link 2000 Battery Monitor (for (2) house battery banks).Heart Link 10 Battery Monitor (for engine battery). Supplementary Plumbing Package Vacuflush Forward Head. Dockside Water Inlet.Seagull Water Purifier in Galley. Cruising Accessory Package Cockpit Table.Companionway Screens.Espar D5LC heating system with ducting into the two sleeping cabins and main cabin.Lewmar 64CEST Two Speed Electric Primary Winches.UltraSuede or UltraLeather Covered Cushions in Main Cabin (in lieu of standard).Edson Radar Mast Thru-Deck and under-deck mounting platform (for 3.5" diameter mast). Microwave Oven in GalleySea Water Washdown in Anchor Locker.Harken Adjustable Genoa Leads.Many additional photos herehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1QEllizB6x4FKTe3kGwlbjYaLgJMrQEg8x6PdVtIa14Y/pub Manufacturer Provided Description Great boats don’t happen overnight. Helped by new materials and techniques, they evolve from the joint experiences of designer, builder and owners to become state-of-the-art. J/46 is such a vessel, inheriting the proven hull shape of the J/44, an offshore blue water classic, having won the Fastnet, Sydney-Hobart, NYYC Queen’s Cup and Trans-Atlantic races. J/44 is the only Class of yacht ever to be given its own class start by the Cruising Club of America in the Newport-Bermuda Race. To create the J/46, a foot of sailing length is added for speed; a transom swim/boarding platform for convenience; a carbon fiber mast and low VCG 6.2’ shoal draft keel for more stability; and a resin-infused, composite hull and deck for greater strength. Below decks, the choice was clear, use the same beautifully varnished cherry or teak joiner work, entertainment center and styling so highly acclaimed in our deluxe J/160. J/46 is a maxi-Ditch yacht, the tallest yacht that can fit under the bridges of the Intra-Coastal WWaterway. Yet she is non-intimidating. A high length-to-beam ratio on the waterline of this sea-kindly yacht significantly improves tracking offshore in large waves and makes sail plan balance less critical. J/46 sails with either main or jib only, always responding predictably to a light touch on the helm. Sail power with good stability allows cruising with working jib rather than large genoa. That’s less work for the crew and improved visibility for the person on the helm. J Boats’ unique spinnaker system makes downwind sailing possible for two. A modern asymmetric spinnaker attaches to the top of the anchor roller, is contained within a cockpit-controlled snuffer, and is stored, ready-to-use, in the bow locker. The spinnaker is hoisted to the masthead, 2’ above the headstay intersect, leaving space for the snuffer to shift on a jibe. Jibing is then easy. One simply lets off one spinnaker sheet and pulls in the other.

2014 J H PERFORMANCE Outlaw 185X

Bayou Vista, Texas

Make J H PERFORMANCE

Model Outlaw 185X

Category Flats Boats

2014 J H PERFORMANCE Outlaw 185X 2014 JH 185x Outlaw2013 Yamaha SHO 150 w/ TRP and custom graphicsPowder coated Coastline trailer w/ custom wheels84 lb 24 volt Minn Kota troll motor8' Power PoleFusion bluetooth ready stereo2- 8" JL Audio speakersAll aluminum is powder coated flat black7" Garmin echomap GPS/DepthfinderBucket SeatsWade ladderPower steering6" jackplateThis is a phenomenal boat that performs great in shallow water and eats up a light to moderate chop. It is quite wide for an 18' boat, so its very stable and has ample storage. Three capable fisherman can drift fish off her with ease. She is hanging in a boat house in Bayou Vista, ready for test rides. $35,900 with TRP$32,900 without

2009 Everglades Boats 320

Marco Island, Florida

Private Seller (239) 331-0962 Photos Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3 Photo 4 Close Request Information * Name First Name * Email Telephone (optional) Best Time to Contact Anytime Morning Mid-day Evening Question/Comments (optional) Shop Safely: Protect Your Money. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use. Contact Seller 2009 Everglades Boats 320,Everglades 32 ((boat was brought in 2010)) w/ 350 Yamaha Outboards, apprx. 120 hours. Y.E.S. Warranty until October 2015. Recent 100 hour service. Raymarine E120's duel screen, radar, XM weather, New J/L audio stereo/amp/sub, Full mooring cover. Boat is clean & brand new condition. Lift stored. $160000, 2393310962 Be sure: Get a boat history report|Finance this boat|Get an insurance quote|

1995 37' Carver Voyager 370 Motor Yacht

Brielle, New Jersey

Make Carver Boats

Model Voyager

Category Pilothouse Boats

Length 37.0

This popular, beautifully maintained Carver Voyager is turn key and go. Perfect live aboard and day cruiser with Twin Crusader 7.4L MPI engines (692 hours with new risers and manifolds), Generator, 2-zone Air, Two cabins, Large head with separate shower, (3) LCD Tv's, CD Amplified Stereo System and lovely clean interior. The Carver 370 Voyager features a raised pilothouse layout. The bridge deck contains the galley and dinette. Two private staterooms forward and a well lit salon with full size sleeper sofa and 2 decor matching chairs. The spacious flybridge has seating for eight with Captain's chair and table to entertain. Aft deck features a screened transom door. Features Summary:- Two zones of A/C & heat- New bimini top- Vacuflush toilet system- Spare Props- GPS- Fish/Depth Finder- VHF Radio- Dual station AM/FM/CD radio with 1000 watt amplifier- Norcold refrigerator/freezer- New batteries and batter charger- 6.5KW Kohler Generator- Trim tabs- Rudder indicator- Swim platform ladder- New sink faucets- Hydraulic steering- Original OEM User Manual and O&M Manuals- and more DETAILS: ACCOMMODATION: The master stateroom has a queen bed mattress and 3 drawer storage locker below and hanging lockers port and starboard. There is separate heat and A - C control. 18" LCD TV. Guest berth with twin bed, 18" LCD TV, and under bed storage with hanging locker on port midship, opposite main head with Vacuflush toilet. You'll love having a separate glass enclosed shower stall. Puck lighting throughout. On the bridgedeck salon level is a portside sofa with storage drawer that pulls out to a full size bed. There are twin chairs with storage to the starboard. 32" LCD TV, AM - FM - Cassette - CD with remote control station at upstairs helm. GALLEY: Located starboard, the galley features 6' 5" headroom, natural wood cabinets and trim, and white mini-blinds. Booth style seating with storage below converts into twin sized sleeping area. Norcold twin refrigerator and freezer, round stainless steel sink, hot and cold pressurized water, 2 burner electric stove. STOVE MAKE: Princess # BURNERS: Two with oven FUEL: 120 Volt AC REFRIGERATION: Norcold Model DE-561 dual voltage freezer up WATER SYSTEM: Pressurized hot and cold water to galley, head and cockpit fixtures. OTHER: High-pressure laminate counter tops and stainless steel sink # ENGINES: Two STYLE: Straight inboard MAKE: Crusader FUEL: Gasoline MODEL / HP: 454EFI / 350 hp COOLING: Freshwater via heat exchanger. Manifolds and Risers new TRANSMISSION: Borg Warner velvet drive marine gears RATIO: 2.81:1 EXHAUST: Wet with flexible non-metallic hose components and molded FRP water lift mufflers GENERATOR MAKE / RATING / SERIAL #: Kohler CZ/ 6.5 KW / #347667 EXHAUST: Wet with flexible non-metallic hose components and molded FRP water lift muffler STEERING: Single station SeaStar hydraulic steering system PROPELLERS: 23x21 four blade bronze SHAFTS: 1 ½” diameter stainless steel fit with standard stuffing boxes STRUTS / CUTLASS BEARING: Cast bronze / Good RUDDERS: Cast bronze spade type BILGE PUMPS: Two 2000 GPH and one 2500 GPH with automatic and manual switching. BLOWERS: 12 Volt DC operational HVAC: Two reverse cycle units, 12,000 BTU forward with digital controls and 16,000 BTU in the salon BELOW WATER THROUGH HULL FITTINGS: Metallic ball valves ABOVE WATER THROUGH HULL FITTINGS: Non-metallic OTHER: Bennett hydraulic trim tabs ELECTRONIC SYSTEMSHIP’S SYSTEM VOLTAGE: 12 Volt DC WIRING: Original, copper stranded, well secured, OK OVERCURRENT PROTECTION / PANEL: Circuit breaker type / Salon # BATTERIES: Five 12 Volt DC SIZE: Four Group 31 maintenance free batteries divided into two banks (one year old), one Group 27 designated generator service LOCATION: Aft under the salon step SECURED: In acid proof boxes with tie downs MASTER SWITCH: Rotary vapor proof BATTERY CHARGER: Engine alternator and a 120 Volt AC 30-Amp auxiliary charger Promariner Pronautic 1230p 3 bank (one year old) SHORE SYSTEM VOLTAGE: 120 Volt AC # CIRCUITS: Two AMPERAGE: 30 WIRING: Original, copper stranded, well secured, OK OVERCURRENT PROTECTION / PANEL: Circuit breaker type POLARITY ALARM: Visual SHORE INLET: Non-metallic, two with shore service cords GFCI PROTECTION: Yes throughout the vessel THROUGH HULL BONDING: #8 green wire to transom zinc HULL / KEEL DESIGN: Modified vee HULL MATERIAL: Molded fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) primary color white, green trim STRINGERS / BULKHEADS: Laminated longitudinal and transverse marine plywood bulkheads chemically bonded HULL / DECK JOINT: Overlapping flange with chemical and mechanical bond DECKS: Molded FRP that are cored and have a molded non-skid gelcoat surface DECK FITTINGS: Stainless steel chocks and cleats LIFELINES & STANCHIONS: Stainless steel bow and handrails SUPERSTRUCTURE: Molded FRP cabin house with aluminum frame windows, molded FRP flybridge COMPASS: Ritchie Power Damp GPS / CHART PLOTTER: Garmin GPSmap 492 VHF RADIOS: ICOM Mounted DEPTH FINDER: President digital SPEED/DISTANCE LOG: GPS AM/FM: Alpine with CD player TV: (3) LCD OTHER: Humminbird fish finder, remote spot TOILET: VacuFlush 5000 Series Toilet with J Series Vacuum Generator # FUEL TANKS: One CAPACITY: 300 gallons LOCATION: Aft under salon MATERIAL: Welded aluminum FILL / VENT LINES: U.S. Coast Guard approved Type A-II hose SUPPLY / RETURN LINES: U.S. Coast Guard approved Type A-I hose FILTERS: Cartridge type primaries on the engines # WATER TANKS: Two CAPACITY: 100 gallons LOCATION: Port and starboard side aft under the salon MATERIAL: HOT WATER HEATER: One CAPACITY: 11 gallons LOCATION: Port side in the engine space POWER: 120 Volt AC WINDLASS: Simpson Lawrence Spirit POWER: 12 Volt DC / CONTROLS: Deck and helm EXTRAS: Set of Spare Props Specs:300 gallon fuel capacity30 gallon sewage capacity(2) 100 gallon fresh water tanks13'-3" Beam16'-3" Bridge Clearance3'-1" Max DraftCruise: 20 knotsMax Speed: 25 knots Showings are available by contacting the seller.

2017 Crestliner 1700 Vision

Request Price

Kalispell, Montana

Make Crestliner

Model 1700 Vision

Category Fishing Boats

2017 Crestliner 1700 Vision 2017 Crestliner 1700 Vision ITS A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO CALL IN SICK Were only sort of joking. Because with the 1700 Vision, a morning on the water could easily turn into an entire day of fishing. Not surprising, given the fact that this fully customizable fishing boat is outfitted with everything you need for a successful day, like plenty of rod and gear storage, a 13-gallon aerated stern livewell and an open bow design that allows for plenty of casting room. Features may include: Console/instrumentation Console, starboard, fiberglass reinforced w/lit toggle switches, drink holder, 12V power outlet, throw tray, & MP3 cubby Windscreen Speedometer and tachometer gauges, chrome standard w/pre-rig Fuel gauge Steering wheel, black No-feedback steering Fuse panel Master power switch Horn Flooring Carpet, 16 oz. marine-grade, w/Limited Lifetime Warranty treated panel Seating Seat, Deluxe w/pedestal (2) Pedestal floor bases (6) Storage/Convenience Storage cubby w/curtain (foredeck) Storage compartments (bow) Storage compartments (port & starboard, stern) Drink holders (3) Trolling motor battery storage compartment (24V system compatible) (in-floor) Rod Storage Rod rack, quick access system (port) (holds 3 rods @ 9'6" capacity & 2 rods @ 8' capacity) Livewells/Baitwells Livewell, 13 gal. aerated (stern) (32Lx12Wx7.5D) Interior Features Bilge pump (manual) Lanyard, ignition stop switch Level flotation Light, navigation Light, courtesy (touch-button) Exterior Features Hull, 4 piece aluminum all-welded, variable degree deadrise Keel, extruded full length, welded (center) Reverse chine extrusion, welded full length w/spray deflector Gunnel, extruded w/SureMount & J-Hook systems Paint process, baked Armor-Guard Cleats, black composite (4) Reboarding ladder Eyes, stainless steel (bow & stern)

2017 Crestliner VT 18

Macon, Georgia

Model VT 18

2017 Crestliner VT 18 2017 Crestliner VT 18 2017 CRESTLINER VT 18 DXP EDITION EIGHTEEN FEET OF PREMIUM BASS BOAT From bow to stern, this durable bass boat has all the right features to get you in position to reel in some trophies. Like a roomy bow casting platform, plenty of rod storage, a 22-gallon livewell and an ergonomic recessed foot control. Put it all together with you throwing a line and it adds up to some pretty big bass. Features may include: Console/instrumentation Console, starboard, w/switch panel, carbon fiber style instrument panel w/multifunction black sterling gauges, throw trays, 12V power outlet & 3" in-dash fish finder (space for 9" in-dash) Steering wheel, black composite Speedometer/fuel and tachometer/trim multifunction gauges, black sterling No-feedback steering Horn Flooring Carpet, 16 oz. marine-grade, w/aluminum flooring Seating Seat, Deluxe w/pedestal (2) Seat, modified bucket, w/flip-up bases (2) w/center fold-down step seat (3-across seating) Pedestal floor bases (2) Storage/Convenience Platform (bow) Recessed trolling motor foot control (bow) Bow step w/dry storage 60/40 split access under seat storage Platform w/storage compartment (stern) Storage compartment, insulated w/tackle tray inserts (port & starboard, stern) Drink holders (2) Rod Storage Rod storage, lockable (center, bow) (holds 8 @ 7'6" capacity) Rod/Gear storage, lockable (port & starboard, bow) (each holds 8 @ 8' capacity) Topside rod strap (starboard) Rod ramp w/topside rod straps (port) Livewells/Baitwells Livewell, 22 gal. aerated w/timer (stern) (32Lx14Wx11.5D) Interior Features Wood-free construction Light, courtesy (touch-button) Light, navigation Mat, non-skid (bow) Bilge pump (manual) Lanyard, ignition stop switch Level flotation Exterior Features Paint process, urethane Chine extrusion, welded Hull, aluminum, all-welded Keel, extruded full length, welded (center) Gunnel, extruded w/SureMount & J-Hook systems Ribs, extruded, extra strength Cleats, black composite (4) Rub rail Strakes, formed 1-1/4" (6) Eyes, stainless steel (bow & stern)

Lexington, South Carolina

2017 Crestliner 1700 Vision SOLD 2017 Crestliner 1700 Vision ITS A BEAUTIFUL DAY TO CALL IN SICK Were only sort of joking. Because with the 1700 Vision, a morning on the water could easily turn into an entire day of fishing. Not surprising, given the fact that this fully customizable fishing boat is outfitted with everything you need for a successful day, like plenty of rod and gear storage, a 13-gallon aerated stern livewell and an open bow design that allows for plenty of casting room. Features may include: Console/instrumentation Console, starboard, fiberglass reinforced w/lit toggle switches, drink holder, 12V power outlet, throw tray, & MP3 cubby Windscreen Speedometer and tachometer gauges, chrome standard w/pre-rig Fuel gauge Steering wheel, black No-feedback steering Fuse panel Master power switch Horn Flooring Carpet, 16 oz. marine-grade, w/Limited Lifetime Warranty treated panel Seating Seat, Deluxe w/pedestal (2) Pedestal floor bases (6) Storage/Convenience Storage cubby w/curtain (foredeck) Storage compartments (bow) Storage compartments (port & starboard, stern) Drink holders (3) Trolling motor battery storage compartment (24V system compatible) (in-floor) Rod Storage Rod rack, quick access system (port) (holds 3 rods @ 9'6" capacity & 2 rods @ 8' capacity) Livewells/Baitwells Livewell, 13 gal. aerated (stern) (32Lx12Wx7.5D) Interior Features Bilge pump (manual) Lanyard, ignition stop switch Level flotation Light, navigation Light, courtesy (touch-button) Exterior Features Hull, 4 piece aluminum all-welded, variable degree deadrise Keel, extruded full length, welded (center) Reverse chine extrusion, welded full length w/spray deflector Gunnel, extruded w/SureMount & J-Hook systems Paint process, baked Armor-Guard Cleats, black composite (4) Reboarding ladder Eyes, stainless steel (bow & stern) *Standard Boat without options & 60EXLPT Mercury Engi

2016 Crestliner VT 17

Ooltewah, Tennessee

Model VT 17

2016 Crestliner VT 17 2016 Crestliner VT 17 Get top-flight performance that rides right with the VT series from Crestliner. An outstanding tournament companion, the comforts of this bass boat give you a full-on competitive edge with every cast, reel and adventure you meet. Add in the loaded fishing features that make this a serious competition-honed contender, and its easy to see how Crestliners VT series is one of the most popular bass boats on the water today. Features may include: Console/Instrumentation Console, starboard, w/switch panel, carbon fiber style instrument panel w/black sterling gauges, drink holder, throw tray, 12V power outlet & 3" in-dash fish finder (space for 7" in-dash) Steering wheel, black sport No-feedback steering Speedometer, tachometer and trim gauges, black sterling Fuel gauge Horn Sport visor Flooring Carpet, 16 oz. marine-grade, w/aluminum flooring Seating Seat, modified bucket, w/flip-up bases (2) w/center fold-down step seat (3-across seating) Seat, Deluxe w/pedestal (2) Pedestal floor bases (2) Storage/Convenience Platform (bow) Storage compartment (center, bow) Platform w/storage compartment (stern) Storage compartment, insulated w/tackle tray inserts (port & starboard, stern) Bow step w/dry storage 60/40 split access under seat storage Recessed trolling motor foot control Drink holders (3) Rod Storage Rod storage, lockable (port, bow) (holds 8 @ 7'6" capacity) Topside rod strap (starboard) Livewells/Baitwells Livewell, 22 gal. aerated w/timer (stern) (32Lx14Wx11.5D) Interior Features Wood-free construction Light, courtesy (touch-button) Light, navigation Mat, non-skid (bow) Bilge pump (manual) Lanyard, ignition stop switch Level flotation Exterior Features Paint process, urethane Hull, aluminum, all-welded Keel, extruded full length, welded (center) Chine extrusion, welded Gunnel, extruded w/SureMount & J-Hook systems Rub rail Ribs, extruded, extra strength Strakes, formed 1-1/4" (6) Eyes, stainless steel (bow & stern)

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When you’re ready to go cruise one of the world’s top sailing grounds – the Club makes it easy and economical with our fleet of J/32 sailboats – ready and waiting for you.  Pick your destination here on the Chesapeake, reserve your J/32 on the Club’s web site, pack the cooler and head on down to the club to step aboard your J/32 and go cruising!  Being a member of the Club provides all the benefits of cruising the bay with none of the hassles and costs of owning, chartering or renting.

The ideal cruising boat for many years has been the classic 40 foot sloop. For the first time, thanks to new building technology and design, the comfort and performance benefits of that cruising ideal are now available in 32 feet.   Apart from being more affordable to operate, there’s an added dimension of comfort in a smaller boat: Maneuverability – landing at a dock or threading through crowded harbors. Furthermore, the J/32 is designed to sail well under mainsail alone and cruise with a small jib rather than genoa. There are no big sails to winch and wrestle and the constant sail changing of heavy displacement cruisers is avoided.

J/32 is traditionally styled with a smooth sweep of the sheerline, low freeboard to reduce wind resistance and facilitate boarding, and a positive transom angle with swim ladder to maximize deck space. The bow sections are flared to deflect waves downward, keeping the decks dry. Her short overhangs allow a long waterline and superior performance. The interior is spacious, clean in execution, and beautifully appointed and finished. The owner’s cabin is forward, full length settees in the main cabin sleep guests or seat 4-6 for dinner served from a large working galley. The aft sea-head with wet hanging locker and full size navigation table are designed close to the cockpit for comfort and convenience. Each detail and need has been addressed for equipment and storage for coastal cruising. High priority is given to storage in the large galley, nav station and 2 large seat lockers. On deck, the cockpit is large, steering comfortable from all positions, and the swim ladder superb.

J/Boats’ performance heritage is an invaluable bonus when it comes to quality of construction and many years of problem-free sailing. What the J/32 brings to its size range is the sailing comfort, styling and performance more typically found in cruising yachts of considerably greater length. Advanced composite construction, an easily driven hull shape and a very low center of gravity result in noticeable differences in how J/32 performs compared to any other cruising boat you may have sailed.

LOA: 32.6 LWL: 28.75 Beam: 11 Draft: 4.9 Lead Ballast: 3840 Displacement: 10000 Fuel Capacity: 27 100% Sail Area: 579 ISP: 40.7 J: 11.0 P: 38.5 E: 15.5 SPL or Sprit: 11.0 Engine: 28hp Yanmar

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