2014 J Boats J/88
$105,000
Boat in Abita Springs, LA 70420 US
Built in 2014
J/88
1 Engine (Yanmar)
29 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
This is a rare opportunity to own a proven, well-performed J/88 with an exceptional pedigree. J/88 #39 Easy (previously: Benny). In previous years, "Easy" built her reputation with an award-winning record in the highly competitive J/88 one-design fleet, including an impressive 3rd-place finish at the St. Francis Big Boat Series. In more recent years, she has enjoyed a lighter life of recreational sailing in Florida and has been carefully kept dry-docked on a lift, preserving her condition. For a buyer seeking a J/88 with documented results and a lightly used platform ready to be optimized and returned to the front of the fleet, Easy represents a standout racing opportunity.
The J/88 delivers exceptional performance and versatility in a manageable 29-foot platform. Designed with a two-spreader, carbon-fiber, deck-stepped mast and a 6.5' fixed L-shaped keel featuring a low-VCG lead bulb, the boat converts power into speed efficiently. Paired with a well-balanced, modern hull form, this design produces outstanding directional stability, precise control, and confidence in demanding conditions.
The J/88 delivers exceptional performance and versatility in a manageable 29-foot platform. Designed with a two-spreader, carbon-fiber, deck-stepped mast and a 6.5' fixed L-shaped keel featuring a low-VCG lead bulb, the boat converts power into speed efficiently. Paired with a well-balanced, modern hull form, this design produces outstanding directional stability, precise control, and confidence in demanding conditions.
Nominal Length
29ft
Length Overall
30.58ft
Length at Waterline
33ft
Beam
9.42ft
Max Draft
6.5ft
Displacement
4990lb
Dry Weight
4990lb
Ballast
1840lb
Cruising Speed
6.9kn
Seating Capacity
6
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
monohull
Engine 1
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine Model
2YM15
Total Power
14hp
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Engine Year
2014
Drive Type
sail
Additional Units Included
- 2014 Triad 2014/TRTL
Accommodations
The J/88 offers a simple yet practical overnighting interior, featuring two full-length settee berths along with a private head and dedicated sail storage forward of the main bulkhead. The main cabin comfortably seats four and includes a compact galley and navigation area, with additional sail storage located aft.
Sails
- Doyle Stratis GPX J2 (JAN 2018)
- Doyle Stratis GPX J3 (JAN 2018)
- Doyle Stratis GPX Main (FEB 2018)
- Doyle Stratix GPX J2 (SEPT 2018)
- Doyle Airex A3 "Pink", (SEPT 2018)
- Doyle Supercote A2 (SEPT 2018)
- North 3Di Original Main
- North 55% Code 0 PHRF
- North A2 Blue (2016)
- North A4 (2016)
- A1
- ATN Jib cover
Electronics
- B & G Triton Instrumentation
- 3 Mast Displays
- Raymarine Autopilot. Port & Starboard controllers
- Standard Horizon VHF
Hull & Deck
- Fiberglass hull, open trasom
- One large cockpit seat storage locker
- White gelcoat deck with molded non-skid in “smoke grey” on horizontal deck surfaces
- Molded ISO/ORC height foredeck toe-rails on deck
- Large self-draining cockpit with molded secure helmsman foot braces in the cockpit
- 6.5’ draft low VCG keel with lead ballast featuring molded GRP finish
- High aspect transom mounted rudder with SS hardware
- Custom molded composite tiller in white gelcoat finish
- Adjustable tiller extension with handle
Deck Hardware
- Top down Roller furling, Profurl Spinex for easy single handed down-wind sailing
- Cockpit operated Harken adjustable jib car and 4:1 in-hauler systems to P&S
- 6:1 Mainsheet system leading to ratchet block and cam mounted on centerline swivel cam base aft of traveler
- 18:1 mainsheet fine-tune adjuster mounted to swivel base cam forward of traveler
- Halyard lead blocks mounted at mast base, halyard organizers and double Antal Vcam rope clutches one per side
- Low maintenance stainless grab rails on cabin house (P&S)
- Two aluminum 2-speed 40:1 self-tailing primary winches in the cockpit
- Two aluminum 2-speed 30:1 self-tailing secondary winches on the cabin top
- Two winch handles
- SS stanchions, SS double lifelines
- Foredeck and transom mooring cleats
Spars & Rigging
- Carbon fiber mast with double swept spreaders, long masthead crane and mainsail luff track.
- Carbon bowsprit
- Running rigging package including 1 main halyard, 1 jib halyard, 1 spinnaker halyard, I set of spinnaker sheets, 1 set of jib sheets, rough/fine tune mainsheet, tack line, backstay, traveler lines, reef line, in hauler and jib lead adjuster controls, and pole outhaul.
Electrical
- LED Navigation lights
- One AGM 75amp battery
- 12V DC On/Off battery switch
- 12V DC electrical distribution panel w/ 6 circuit breakers
- Two reading lights in the main cabin
- Automatic electric bilge pump and panel switch for manual operation
Engine & Mechanical
- Yanmar 14hp 2YM15
- Geared 2-bladed bronze folding prop
- Engine single throttle control with neutral safety switch
- Cockpit operated manual bilge pump operable from the helm position plumbed to transom fitting
Trailer
- Triad Trailer
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/29/26 | Initial price | $105,000 |
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Meet the Broker
Address
700 Mariner's Plaza Drive, Ste 707
Mandeville, LA 70448
Boat Location
Contact Whelton Marine
700 Mariner's Plaza Drive, Ste 707, Mandeville, LA, 70448
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