Overview
About this vessel
This 1998 J/120 is an excellent example of what J Boats does best: a true cruiser-racer – fast, light, safe and pleasant to live aboard. The boat has benefited from major recent structural works, as well as a complete upgrade of rigging, sails and safety equipment, making it a particularly reassuring choice for anyone looking for a high-performance yacht with no hidden surprises.
Construction and hull
The hull and deck are built in high-tech balsa / GRP sandwich, using the "Scrimp system" vacuum process, renowned for its stiffness, low weight and durability. Hull and deck were moulded by TPI Composites (USA), with construction completed by J Composites in France, ensuring a high-quality level of finish. The deck has a two-tone non-skid surface. The hull is finished in an elegant "Flag Blue" gelcoat with white cove line and waterline.
Recent major works include complete scraping of the hull and full preparation of the underwater sections, keel-to-hull joint completely rebuilt by a professional, and interior linings/headlinings recently renewed, providing a clean and healthy interior. The lead keel is bolted to a substantial moulded keel stub, and the boat is steered by a balanced spade rudder on an anodised aluminium stock. The wheel steering is fitted with a new Carbonautica wheel (2023), providing precise and comfortable steering.
Interior
The interior is warm and seamanlike, finished in varnished cherry by J Composites, with recently renewed linings/headlinings. The layout offers both comfort and practicality, suitable for a racing crew as well as family cruising. Eberspacher heating is provided for comfort in shoulder seasons and winter. The forward cabin features a V-berth double and heads compartment with toilet, handbasin and shower. The saloon offers settee berths plus port and starboard pipe cots, and there is an aft double cabin. Fabric upholstery is in good condition. A forward-facing chart table with storage provides easy access to electronics. Numerous lockers and storage spaces are available for gear and provisions.
Galley facilities include a gas cooker with oven and two burners, a double sink, and pressurised hot and cold water. A generous refrigerator and new marine toilet (2023) complete the amenities. Two new 90 L freshwater tanks supply the system.
