1991 J Boats J/40

Nicely Upgraded J/40  - Outfitted for Extended cruising

Experienced J/boat couple upgraded the boat and then spent 8 months cruising the Caribbean.   They are moving back to land and are  offering the boat up for sale

5' 8"  Shoal Draft version (UFO/wing keel) for easy cruising on the Chesapeake bay and the Bahamas. 

58' air draft to safely navigate the ICW 

Hull professionally painted with Awlgrip Sky Blue (2 primer/2 finish) in 2024.

Bottom sanded, finished 3 coats CSC Interlux bottom paint 2024, single coat in 5/2025

Comprehensive Lithium Ion Phosphate house battery upgrade

-(2) 200 watt Renogy Lithium House batteries(400 ampH), new 2024

-(2) 100 watt Renogy AMG starter/ windlass batteries, new 2024

-(2) 200 watt Bougie flexible solar panels mounted on SS bimini frame over helm station, 100 watt Bougie flexible solar on cabin top, all new 2024

-Victron Smart Solor Controller 100/50 to house lithium batteries, new 2024

-Victron DC to DC Charger, new 2024

-Renogy 2000 watt Inverter, new 2024

-Bulbs or light futures changed to LED’s.

Dometic CFX3 top loading fridge, 12volt, 55 liter 

Garmin Chartplotter 943sxv, touchscreen, shows AIS, new in 2024

Garmin 215 AIS Radio, connected via nmea -2000 to chartplotter, new in 2025

Raymarine p70 autopilot head, to hydraulic ram below deck

Raymarine I60 depth,

All Halyards and most running rigging replaced 1 year ago

2002 Yanmar 4JH3E 4 Cylinder 50Hp - 1300 hours -

Cutlass bearing & 3 bladed bronze propeller, new 2024

New impeller, oil & fuel filters, starter replaced, new 2024

Standing Rigging replaced 2017

 North Laminate roller furling Genoa 2017

Pro furl replaced in 2016 

Dacron Main in 2016

Asymmetrical spin in sock

Hull and deck surveyed 1 year ago.   all moisture Issues addressed

Rocna 20 Anchor w/ swivel, 20 feet of 5/16 anchor chain & 200’ of Maxwell 5/8, 8 strand anchor line, new 2024

Maxwell RC 10-8 windlass, including fuse system, & up/down deck controls, all new 2024

Stainless anchor roller for Rocna, new 2024

Propane remote shut-off valve, regulator & fiberglass propane tank installed 2024.

compostable toilet - can switch to a normal head/holding tank without much effort

Dinghy davits (Dinghy not included) 

Mainsheet upgraded to 4:1 purchase.

Runs 100% on solar  - currently no shorepower hookup, but easy install.

Manual galley sink that could be converted to electric water pressure pump

Small bimini over companion-way.   Solar cells act as a bimini over steering station.

Floors and companionway and could be re-varnished easily to make the boat really shine. 

Very clean - -It's definitely worth a look.   a lot of value here

Easy to see in Bert Jabin's yacht Yard.

As is the J/Boats standard, this J/40 is a true sailor’s sailboat, sails to 6.5 to 7.5 knots, even under head sail alone, travels under motor well @ 6.75 to 7.25 knots, takes offshore seas well and feels solid with 18,000 weight, balancing speed & comfort. Have seen 200kn miles motor-sailing up the coast with crew of two (St Augustine to Beaufort NC in 52 hours, 440kn miles). Boat layout is uncluttered functional deck, large wheel, oversized winches & comfortable seating for crew. Easy to sail or cruise with just two folks (or one). Boat is cruiser ready but designed for racing as well.

Electrical – all new in 2024: (Two) 200watt Bougie flexible solar panels mounted on SS bimini frame over helm station plus 100 watt bougie solar on cabin top, to Victron Smart Solor Controller 100/50 that charges (two) 200 watt Renology Lithium House batteries(400 watts lithium total). Lithium also runs the 2000 watt Renalogy inverter for plenty of 120volt power including running Starlink(not included) and Dometic CFX3, 55 liter top loading fridge(included). All bulbs or light futures changed to LED’s. We ran two laptops; running remote business & teaching college courses from boat.

When engine is running the Victron DC to DC 30amp Charger, charges the Two 100amp Renology AMG Starter batteries, then it charges the 400amp of lithium house batteries that charge at a higher level. Systems feed into a central distribution panel/fuse box, a Victron Lynx.

House lithium batteries are monitored by Smart Victron 712 battery monitor w/ stint that connects to a phone. AMG Starter batteries have a small 50 watt solar set up, separate solar controller & battery monitor w/ stint. The AMG’s also run the windlass flawlessly. NO 110 plug system is currently set up as it seemed three systems to charge house batteries was not needed. Would not be difficult to reinstall 110 system & air, if that is a priority. But with 4 top hatches, 13 opening portlights, 4 dorade vents and 5 new scirocco fans, boat had excellent cross ventilation & was very comfortable in Florida & Bahamas during our cruise.

Water, system was simplified in 2024: 200 plus feet of old water lines removed, old water heater removed, pressure water removed. Tanks cleaned, lines replaced w/ PEX, foot pump at kitchen and at shower, all water lines feed to central distribution. Both 30 gallon water tanks have fuel gauges. Average water use is only 6 gallons per day for two people including: drinking, cooking & cleaning dishes. With foot pumps -No need for a water-maker if cruising East Coast, Bahamas or Caribbean.

Head system updated in 2024: Removed old head & hoses & replaced with an OGE 12 volt compost toilet. Simple system, no smell, lightweight & easy to use. 12 volt fan vent to outside, press button to spin. Once every 5-7 days(two folks) empty the compost (no smell) into a small trash bag & toss into trash. Uses Coco core which is easy to find and is basically ground coconut husk. Would be easy to reinstall conventional marine head, as black water tank is still installed.