2002 J Boats J/120

$125,000

Used

Boat in Halifax, NS CA

builtBuilt in 2002
Year the boat was built
model

J/120

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (J Boats)

Engine type and count
length

40 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material
Nominal Length
40ft
Length Overall
40ft
Length at Waterline
35ft
Beam
12ft
Max Draft
7ft
Displacement
6304.9288lb
Dry Weight
6304.9288lb
Heads
1
Fresh Water Tanks
284gal
Fuel Tanks
102gal
Hull Material
fiberglass
Engine 1
Engine Make
J Boats
Engine Model
J/120
Total Power
40hp
Engine Hours
2297
Fuel Type
diesel
Additional Information
Additional InformationMeasurements: Keel: FinLOA: 40 ft 0 inBeam: 12 ft 0 inLWL: 35 ft 0 inMinimum Draft: 7 ft 0 inMaximum Draft: 7 ft 0 inBallast: 6000 lbsDry Weight: 13900 lbsTotal Power: 40 HPEngine 1:Engine Brand: YanmarYear Built: 2002Engine Model: 3JH3-EEngine Type: InboardEngine/Fuel Type: DieselPropeller: Folding propellerDrive Type: Direct DriveEngine Power: 40 HPCruising Speed: 7 knots @ 2500 RPMMaximum Speed: 8 knotsFresh Water Tanks: 2 Plastic (75 Gallons)Fuel Tanks: 1 Aluminum (27 Gallons)Holding Tanks: 1 Plastic (14 Gallons)Number of cabins: 3Number of heads: 1 Sail AreaIJPE : 781.00 sq ft I : 50.50 ft J : 14.50 ft P : 46.50 ft E : 17.75 ft Working Sail Area : 780.00 sq ft Accommodations:Accommodations for up to 6 in a two-stateroom interior. The interior of this J/120 has the teak trim package including the varnished teak "ceilings" (hull sheathing above the settees and berths in the main, forward and aft cabins and the varnished teak lockers above the salon settees. The balance of the interior is finished in a Herreshoff style with varnished teak trim on white flat panels and varnished teak and holly sole, giving the boat a bright airy interior. 4 large ports, 5 small ports, and 2 large and 2 smaller hatches provide an abundance of natural light and ventilation all with screens while 12 volt lighting with swivel style reading lamps at all berths and settees as well as overhead dome style lamps provide plenty of lighting in the evening. All berths and settee are 6'-6" or longer and the headroom is 6'-4"Starting forward is the private featuring a V-berth with some open storage and bin type storage below. Incorporated in the previously described ceilings are full length storage shelves. Aft and to starboard is a bureau with drawers followed by a private access to the head, while aft and to port is a dressing seat (with storage under) and then a hanging locker. The enclosed is aft and to starboard with private access from the Forward or "Master" Stateroom as well as the Salon and features an ensuite shower arrangement draining to a separate sump system, manual W.C. and molded fiberglass vanity with molded in sink with H&C pressure water and storage under and in lockers outboard. The salon offers comfortable seating for 6+ on straight settees P&S (tankage under) with storage behind the seat backs and in the optional varnished teak lockers and shelving above. Dining is from a varnished teak drop leaf table. Aft and to starboard is the forward facing featuring flip top style chart table and drawer storage under. Immediately adjacent are the yacht's electrical distribution panels and a storage shelf for associated nav. sundries. Opposite to port is the with double burner Force 10 propane stove with oven, polished stainless steel deep double basin sink with pressure H&C water and manual fresh water. Chilled food stuffs are easily handled in the large refrigeration compartment fitted with 12 volt Seafrost refrigeration. Dry goods easily stow in several lockers and a set of drawers. Interior access to what J/120 owners often refer as "the garage" (sail locker which is also accessed via the cockpit) is via a door at the aft end of the galley. To starboard of the companionway is the private Aft Stateroom featuring a double berth with storage shelf with fiddle above. On the outboard side the berth extends forward to provide a dressing seat with storage under and furthest forward and outboard is a hanging locker. Upgraded Ultra leather fabrics in like new condition. Sails & Rigging2021 Sparcraft aluminum double spreader keel stepped mast rigged with BSI installed rod rigging (2021);  Antal sliding mast track system and set of cars Carbon Fiber sprit and aluminum boom. Mainsail(s): North Sails NPL Sport Carbon main, 2 reefs.  Perfect condition. (2025) North Sails 3DL mainsail - inshore race main, with tafita complete one side (2017). Very good – regatta use only. Quantum Dacron cruising main, with one reef point (2015) limited use. Genoa(s) Jib(s): North Sails Light/ Medium 3DI Raw 12000 DPI 155% LP genoa (2024).  Used 6 times. North Sails Medium/ Heavy 3DI 14000 DPI 150% LP genoa (2023) Used 10 times. North Sails Light/ Medium 3DI 14000 DPI 150% LP genoa (2014) North Sails Light/Medium 3DL, with tafitta, (2017).  Good condition. North Sails Dacron Blade 105% LP (2024) (brand new) North Sails cruising jib 105% for furler Spinnaker(s): North Sails A2 Class spin, Norlam, 165 sqmtr, (new July 2023), White with Blue stripe, chevrons and tack stop.   North Sails A2 Class spin arix 700 hybrid, 165sqmtr, (2016) (Blue complete with trim chevrons and tack stops) North Sails A2 Class spin, for cruising and Wednesday nights – Red and White North Sails A3 Class spin 135sqmtr, (2014) (Yellow).  Very good condition. North Sails A4 spinnaker, norlam 150, 150sqmtr, (2021).  Blue with white centre (barely used) ATN Snuffer (2002) light use Rigging:Harken 48ST 2 speed primariesHarken 44ST 2 speed halyard and reefing line winchesHarken 44ST 2 speed mainsheet winchesHarken roller furling (currently not installed)Harken Air block deck layout Hall rigid QuickvangOutboard genoa T-track with Antal sliding car system. Harken Mainsheet traveler, upgraded with windward sheeting car (2015) 6:1 Mainsail Cunningham system  New Teflon sprit bearing (2014). Harken MKIV roller furler and headfoil (new 2021) All clutches (six in total) including double clutch system for main halyard replaced (2018) Sailtech backstay, recently serviced (2023) -All lines are race rigged and regularly maintained.  No new lines needed. -All halyard connections are Tylaska Electronics:Equipped for racing and offshore workRaymarine Tactick Racing system: Three (3) T290 maxi view displays on mast (2023) Two (2) T215 dual view maxi displays on sea hood (2015) One (1) T112 wind display on sea hood (2015) One (1) T111 multi-function display at nav station (2015) Raymarine tacktick wireless to NMEA 2000 converter, and NMEA 2000 backbone installed for connectivity. Actisense USB input from the NMEA 2000 backbone, enabling full connectivity to the boat's data for laptop navigation. USB charges installed at Nav and binnacle One hull transmitter (2015) Masthead wind transducer (2015) One (1) handheld puck/maxi view remote (2015) Raymarine ST 6000R linear drive autopilot wired remote control, ram equiped with quick disconnects for inshore racing Autopilot control (Raymarine) P70m at the helm, (2024)Sony AM/FM/CD stereo (2014) with i-phone, USB & Blue Tooth conn. Bose speakers in the salon and cockpitXantrex propane solenoid Remote control for stereo at helmRitchie 6" magnetic compassRaymarine ST5000+ Sail Pilot controlB&G Zeus II 9 inch chart plotter (2016) B&G wireless hub (2016) Simrad 3G radar dome (2016) Scan Strut transom radar mount, with quick disconnects (2015) ICOM M504 VHF with DSC (2015) ICOM ram mic installed at steering pedestal (2015) EM trac AIS receiver/ transmitter with silent switch (2015) EM Trac AIS/VHF antenna splitter (2015) Shakespeare VHF/AIS antenna (2021) Electrical:Wired for both 12 Volt DC and 120 Volt AC service. A Xantrex Prosine 1800 watt inverter handles AC loads when off the dock.12 Volt DCSwitch panel with breakersDigital volt & amp meters100 Amp Balmar alternator (2010)Balmar Max Charge alternator regulator (2010)Balmar battery temperature sensor3 Group 31 house batteries, royal surrettes (2021) lighter weight110 ahr Lifeline GPL 1400T AGM start batteryXantrex digital Echo Charger automatic engine start battery chargerXantrex XBM Battery Monitor with battery temperature sensor120 Volt AC3 Hela 12 volt turbo fans (1 in each cabin)All cabin lighting upgraded to LED  Switch panel with breakersGuest galvanic isolator 30 amp shore power inlet20 amp Charles battery chargerWater heater (also engine supplied)OutletsXantrex 1800 watt Prosine inverter with interface at nav. Station (2015) LED running lights, bow, stern, steaming light, anchor light and masthead tri light LUNASEA (2021) Mechanical & Systems:Upgraded Yanmar 3JH3-E 40 hp fresh water cooled diesel turns a 2 bladed Flexifold propeller on a 1" stainless steel shaft showing approx. 2250 hours as of date of listing. Many spare hoses, filters, etc.Racor fuel filterFlexifold 17 X 14 bladed propeller (2014)Volvo Dripless shaft seal (2011)Water tanks "sterilized" twice per year to insure water quality Electric bilge pumpManual bilge pump 2015 Secondary Manual bilge pump (ORC requirement) mounted in aft garage with 25 feet of hoseEdson cable steering with upgraded Edson thru shaft wheel brake vs friction brakeNew PYI Jeffa rudder bearings (2011) including Pur lip seal Espar marine diesel heating system, with four (4) outlets (2016) Fuel tank burnished (2018) Hull & Deck:White fiberglass hull cored with Baltek end grain balsa built using the patented SCRIMP system finished with original white gelcoat in good condition with red boot top and cove stripes. The bottom is finished with Petit Vivid White multi-season ablative paint faired and wet sanded to 600 grit, then high speed polished (burnished). Keel and rudder faired by Waterline Systems complete with laser alignment. Two tone fiberglass cored and SCRIMPED decks with Moondust non-skid on white. Large cockpit with voluminous sail locker to port and lazarettes aft. Wide side decks with double stainless stanchions and lifelines with gates P&S; double stainless steel bow and quarter rails with cable gates at the transom. Misc:Custom stainless steel anchor roller (improved version of the builders) with derlin rollerS.S. Bimini  (light blue Color)S.S. Dodger (New 2021) (Navy Blue Color) Mainsail Cover (2017) (Navy Blue Color) Wheel Cover (Navy Blue Color 2022) Wheel leather wrap installed 2023 Interior mesh locker covers Cockpit cushions white (three)Cockpit table, varnished teak complete with storage bagH&C Transom showerScoop or step type transom with fold down stainless swim ladder Steel propane tank (2025)Screens for foredeck and main cabin hatch, as well as main entry opening. Outboard Motor bracket on stern rail (removable) Three (3) fire extinguishersLifesling, complete with custom cover (2024) Heavy duty winter full boat top cover (2022) by Noakes Canvas ACR rapid fix GPS Eprib (2015, new battery in 2023) 2015 steel cradle with custom bunk pads  Upgrades: 2025 Complete ORR measurement, including physical weighing of boat and spar (one of the lightest full interior J120s) 2016 Custom upper cabinet mesh covers in lieu of teak doors (used for pipe berth install) 2016 Custom diverter wheels (2) for offside halyards on custom milled delrin bases (2016) 2016 Check Stay clutches Spinlock 2016 Secondary tack clutch Port side Lewmar 2016 Custom bobstay install, with reinforcing, and retracting stay 2015 Lower berth lee cloths, blue seas  2015 Interior safety logos with glow in dark features 2015 Wichard pad eyes in five (5) locations for harness clipping points Additional items: For those familiar with J/Boat lingo, she has the following upgrades which are incorporated into the specifications above: Graphic group, Comfort group, Systems group, Deluxe trim group, Teak hull siding or ceilings as well as many other single options. She has the improved anchor locker forward and was built well after the keel sump was improved and re-engineered. This J/120 is on her 4th owner. Now the boat is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia and remains in a “captain” type-maintained status and is hauled and launched each year.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Price History

DateEventPrice
4/15/26Initial price$125,000

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Overview from around the web 2002 J Boats J/120

Customers praise the 2002 J Boats J/120 for its impressive performance and sleek design

Many highlight its excellent speed and handling, making it a favorite among both seasoned racers and cruising enthusiasts. Owners appreciate the spacious and well-thought-out interior layout, which combines comfort with functionality. The build quality and attention to detail are frequently noted, reflecting J Boats' reputation for durability and craftsmanship. Overall, the J/120 from 2002 is regarded as a versatile and reliable sailboat that delivers a rewarding sailing experience.

The Biggest Pros and Cons

The 2002 J Boats J/120 is a high-performance one-design racing sailboat that also offers comfortable accommodations for cruising. Here are some of the key pros and cons of this model:

Pros

Performance-Oriented Design: The J/120 is known for its speed and agility on the water, making it a favorite among racing enthusiasts. Its lightweight construction and efficient sail plan contribute to excellent upwind and downwind performance.

Solid Construction: Built with quality materials and craftsmanship, the 2002 model offers durability and reliability in various sailing conditions.

Comfortable Interior: Despite its racing pedigree, the J/120 features a well-designed interior with sleeping accommodations, a functional galley, and a head, making it suitable for weekend cruising.

One-Design Class Racing: Being part of a strict one-design class allows owners to compete on equal footing, emphasizing skill over equipment advantages.

Easy Handling: The boat’s layout and rigging are designed for a manageable crew size, allowing both experienced sailors and smaller teams to handle it effectively.

Cons

Limited Space: While comfortable for a racing boat, the interior space is more compact compared to cruising-specific sailboats, which may not suit those seeking extended liveaboard comfort.

Maintenance Costs: As with many performance-oriented sailboats, upkeep can be more intensive and costly, especially if racing regularly.

Less Suitable for Beginners: The J/120’s high-performance nature may present a steeper learning curve for novice sailors.

Price Point: Being a sought-after model with strong racing credentials, the J/120 can have a higher initial purchase price and resale value.

Made For

The 2002 J Boats J/120 is designed for sailors seeking a high-performance racing yacht that also offers comfortable cruising capabilities. It is ideal for competitive racers who value speed and agility, as well as enthusiasts who enjoy weekend sailing with family and friends. Its versatile design makes it suitable for both seasoned sailors and those looking to advance their skills on the water.

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Principal Loan Amount$ 106,250
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Principal Loan Amount$ 106,250
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