2001 J Boats J120
Specifications
Equipment & Extras
- Category
- Used sail boat for sale
- Displacement
- 6,305 kg
- Name of boat
- Spartan
- Length waterline
- 10.52 metres
- Number of cabins
- 3
- Tax / VAT status
- Paid / Included
- Saildrive (replaced at the same time as the engine)
- Fully maintained annually by Volvo-approved service engineers
- Spring 2025: Saildrive serviced (oil reported crystal clear)
- Next full engine service scheduled for May 2025
- Additional engine battery
- Small inverter for 240V systems
- EPIRB installed
- Raytheon instruments: log, speed, depth, wind
- Raytheon autopilot
- Standalone GPS
- AIS system + additional new transmit/receive AIS (feeds to an iPad)
- SSB receiver
- VHF radio
- Navtex weather system
- Conventional radios
- Small inverter for 240V electronics
- Carbon mast & carbon boom
- Standing rod rigging (now on third replacement set — replaced approx. every 9 yrs)
- All work carried out by Ocean Rigging, Lymington
- Hydraulic backstay adjuster
- Spectra halyards and sheets where beneficial
- Bolt-on self-tacking system for narrower sheeting angles
- Adjustable deck hardware setup including: Genoa tracks, Blade jib reaching track, Spinnaker hardware and additional cleats
- Thin Vectran lazy jacks (removable with no trace)
- Harken furling system for Code Zero
- Mooring lines, fenders, wheel cover, sprayhood
- Anchor, chain and warp
- 4-man liferaft (service due check)
- Sanders carbon laminate fully-battened mainsail (approx. 10 years old, still structurally sound and holds shape well)
- North Sails 95% blade jib — effectively unused
- Sanders Code Zero (approx. 10 years old, lightly used)
- Additional older Code Zero in heavier cloth
- Storm jib — original but unused
- Large and small asymmetric spinnakers (original)
- Symmetrical chute with squeezer (sock requires replacement)
- Sleeps 5–6
- Double forecabin
- Double aft cabin
- Two saloon berths
- Bespoke upgrades: Bookshelves and custom lockers in saloon (instead of pilot berths), Full-size stand-up chart table
- Top-loading fridge
- Diesel-fired cabin heater
- Hot/cold pressurised water system
- 2 x stainless-steel sinks
- Larger upgraded oven and cooker
- Separate heads with shower, washbasin and marine toilet
- Chart plotter
- Compass
- Depth sounder
- Wind speed/direction indicator
- Autopilot
- GPS
- Battery charger
- Spray hood
- Spinnaker pole
- Winch
- Manual bilge pump
- Genoa
- Main Sail
- Fire Extinguisher
- Battery
- Anchor
- Fenders
- Navigation Lights
Description
Spartan is a well-maintained J/120 with a high-performance specification and a strong cruising setup. Featuring a carbon mast and boom, upgraded rigging, carefully maintained Volvo engine, and a versatile sail wardrobe, she represents an ideal balance of comfort and offshore capability with competitive sailing performance. Type: J/120 Performance Cruiser-RacerYear: 2001Location: Beaulieu RiverBuilder: J/Boats (France)Designer: Rod JohnstoneAsking Price: £99,500 Additional InformationSpartan offers exceptional value as a complete, upgraded, and lightly used offshore-capable performance cruiser-racer. With a carbon spar package, multiple sail options, dependable mechanics, and cruising comforts, she is ready to continue adventure, racing, or extended coastal cruising. She has benefitted from regular servicing and thoughtful upgrades during her life, including new engine. Engine & MechanicalVolvo D2 50hp diesel (replacement installed approx. 7 years ago)Saildrive (replaced at the same time as the engine)Engine Hours: 361 (as of Nov 2024)Fully maintained annually by Volvo-approved service engineersSpring 2025: Saildrive serviced (oil reported crystal clear)Next full engine service scheduled for May 2025Additional engine batterySmall inverter for 240V systemsEPIRB installed Navigation & ElectronicsRaytheon instruments: log, speed, depth, windRaytheon autopilotStandalone GPSAIS system + additional new transmit/receive AIS (feeds to an iPad)SSB receiverVHF radioNavtex weather systemConventional radiosEPIRBSmall inverter for 240V electronics Rigging & Deck EquipmentCarbon mast & carbon boomStanding rod rigging (now on third replacement set — replaced approx. every 9 yrs)All work carried out by Ocean Rigging, LymingtonHydraulic backstay adjusterSpectra halyards and sheets where beneficialBolt-on self-tacking system for narrower sheeting anglesAdjustable deck hardware setup including:Genoa tracksBlade jib reaching trackSpinnaker hardware and additional cleatsThin Vectran lazy jacks (removable with no trace)Harken furling system for Code ZeroMooring lines, fenders, wheel cover, sprayhoodAnchor, chain and warp4-man liferaft (service due check) Sail InventoryPrimarily used with blade jib and mainsail — sail plan optimised for short-handed sailing. Most sails by Sanders except where noted.Sanders carbon laminate fully-battened mainsail (approx. 10 years old, still structurally sound and holds shape well)North Sails 95% blade jib — effectively unusedSanders Code Zero (approx. 10 years old, lightly used)Additional older Code Zero in heavier clothStorm jib — original but unusedLarge and small asymmetric spinnakers (original)Symmetrical chute with squeezer (sock requires replacement)Harken furling system for Code Zero Interior & AccommodationDesigned for comfortable cruising without compromising sailing performance.Sleeps 5–6Double forecabinDouble aft cabinTwo saloon berthsBespoke upgrades:Bookshelves and custom lockers in saloon (instead of pilot berths)Full-size stand-up chart tableTop-loading fridgeDiesel-fired cabin heaterHot/cold pressurised water system2 x stainless-steel sinksLarger upgraded oven and cookerSeparate heads with shower, washbasin and marine toilet
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