For sale 1989 J Boats J/44

Overview

One of the most successful J/44’s on the water, with 8 North American Championships as Challenge IV.

Hull #2 of the classic J/44 has undergone a significant refit including a full inspection of the standing rigging (with replacement rod & fitting where necessary) and complete upgrade of all running rigging and rope clutches by Sound Rigging of Essex CT.

Interior and exterior condition is above average, a recent survey has been performed and she is ready to go racing or fast cruising. A fantastic value for a thoroughbred racing yacht.

Additional Info

Accommodations

Three cabin interior with teak & holly sole, teak trim, and Herreschoff white bulkheads. Inviting, functional layout well suited to an extended family cruise, or a race to Bermuda. Dark blue upholstery in cabins and salon.
Owner's cabin forward with private access to the head/shower, large berth, overhead hatch and plenty of storage.
The main salon has two settees with pilots berths outboard and above, providing sleeping accommodations for 4 in the salon alone.
Large, U-shaped galley with sink just off centerline has plenty of counterspace and refrigeration (Sea Frost engine-driven compressor) for prepping meals while underway.
Nav station to port with swing-out seat and plenty of storage and space for paper charts. B&G Zeus12 chartplotter, Ockham race instruments and AC/DC distribution panel.
Fans and overhead lighting (white/red) throughout.
Two large aft cabins each accommodate a couple for cruising or plenty of race crew with flip-up pilot berths outboard.

Galley

Double stainless steel sinks
Force 10 3-burner propane stove w/oven
Sea Frost refrigeration with dual compressors (via shore power, or engine-driven)
Hot water heater (6 gal)

Electronics & Navigation

B&G Zeus 2 12 GPS/MFD touchscreen Chartplotter
ICOM ICM 100 VHF radio
Raymarine ST-6000 auto pilot with wireless (and wire) control heads
Ockam race/performance instruments (wind, speed, depth, log, VMG, timer)

Electrical

3 Group 27 gel house batteries
1 40 amp gel engine battery
Pro Mariner 35 amp battery charger
30 amp shore power w/2 cords
Xantrex Pro XM 1.8 kw inverter (not wired into AC distribution system, plug-in only)

Hull & Decks

Fiberglass laminate hull with balsa core
Hull Awglripped in white
Fiberglass laminate hull with balsa core; non-skid in contrasting gray, teak toerail on foredeck

Sails & Rigging

2019 Doyle carbon main, very lightly used
2019 Doyle carbon roller-furling genoa (135%), very lightly used
Exstensive inventory of inshore and offshore racing sails including headsails, multiple mains, symmetric spinnakers and reaching sails
2021 complete standing rigging inspection and service, including replacement of rod or re-heading of rod where neccesary
2021 rebuilt hydraulics (backstay and vang system)
2020/2021 all running rigging upgraded to Grand Prix spec
2020 new lifelines
2 Barient 37 primary winches
2 Lewmar 50 electric winches
2 Barient 32 (one electric, 2-speed)
2 Lewmar 50 winches at the mast
Spinnaker pole

Engine & Mechanical

Yanmar 4JH-HTE turbo diesel, cruises at approx. 7.5 kts at 2500 rpm
Kanzaki transmission turning 1.25" stainless steel shaft and 2-blade folding prop
Dripless shaft seal
40 gal aluminum fuel tank
Wheel steering

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