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Specifications

Make J Boats
Model J97
Year 2010
Length 31.5ft (9.6m)
Beam 3.38m
Engine Volvo D1-20 20hp saildrive
Fuel Type diesel
Location Pwllheli, Gwynedd, United Kingdom

Equipment & Extras

Berths
6
Cabins
3
  • Solar panel
  • Shore power cable
  • Tuffluff forestay
  • Facnor furler
  • New standing rigging
  • New backstay and cascade
  • New running rigging
  • New spreaders
  • Tides Marine track
  • Racing lazy Jacks
  • Spinlock clutches
  • Dyneema sheets (spinnaker, jib, code zero)
  • Winch handles
  • Fenders
  • Warps
  • Sail cover
  • Ultimate carbon main
  • Ultimate carbon J2
  • Ultimate J4
  • Ultimate storm jib
  • Trysail
  • Ultimate A4
  • North A2
  • Ultimate Code Zero
  • Mast instrument bracket
  • Raymarine EVO autopilot ram and computer
  • Raymarine wireless mast head wind instruments
  • Carbon wand
  • Raymarine digital converter (NMEA483 to NMEA2000)
  • Raymarine VHF radio
  • Bulkhead Raymarine p70 s multi display
  • Tacktick mast head displays
  • S100 autopilot remote controller
  • Raymarine T110/mn100
  • Tacktick remote
  • Ice box
  • Dometic oven and hob
  • Bilge pumps (Cat 2)
  • EPIRB with GPS
  • Horseshoe life ring
  • Man over board recovery equipment
  • Dry powder extinguishers
  • Marine toilet
  • Depth sounder
  • Wind speed/direction indicator
  • Autopilot
  • GPS
  • Chart plotter
  • Compass
  • Battery charger
  • Spinnaker pole
  • Winch
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Genoa
  • Tri Sail
  • Storm Jib
  • Main Sail
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Battery
  • Anchor
  • Navigation Lights

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Description




PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION subject to checking and approval JAC Y DO is a really nice example of the J/97 by J Boats which has had numerous upgrades in the last few years. She is a delight to sail is well set up for short-handed or fully crewed racing. With a competitive Endorsed IRC Rating of 0.959 (in 2025), she has earned Podium results in ISORA including 2nd in a big fleet race Dun Laoghaire to Cork 2024 and 2nd Dun Laoghaire - Pwllheli 2024. Winner ICRA nationals/Sovereign cup coastal class 2 2025. Currently based at Pwllheli in North Wales, appointments are recommended. MechanicalsVolvo D1-20 20hp saildrive diesel engineNew engine start battery (Victron) 2025Engine removed, overhauled repainted and refitted 2025/6Saildrive seal changed and new engine mounts fitted 2025/26Solar panel wiring and panelShore power cable Rigging and Deck GearTwo forestays (rod) one is 2023 with Tuffluff the other is 2025 and has a furling eye allowing the Facnor flat tape furler to be fitted (this one currently fitted)All new standing rigging 2025New backstay and cascade 2023New running rigging 2023/4New spreaders 2025Mast has Tides Marine track for easy sail handlingRacing lazy Jack's fitted allowing stack pack to be rolled up and jack's led forward to mast when racingTwin tack lines with bespoke spinlock clutches on side of coach roofAll new spinlock clutches 2025Spinnaker and jib sheets dyneema 2023Code zero sheet 20203 winch handles4 fenders 4 warpsSpare sail cover SailsUltimate carbon main, 2 reefs 2023Ultimate carbon J2 with provision for vertical or horizontal battens 2023Ultimate J4 2025Ultimate storm jib 2023Trysail (age unknown)Ultimate A4 2023 VGCNorth A2 2012 - (used for practice and club racing)Ultimate Code Zero on Facnor furlerOld J3 (not for use on furler)Old A2 - bigger than current rating certificate allows Electronics & NavigationNew mast instrument bracket (3x) 2026New Raymarime EVO autopilot ram and computer 2024New Raymarine wireless mast head wind instruments plus carbon wand 2025Raymarine digital converter wifi to convert NMEA483 to NMEA2000New Raymarine VHF radioBulkhead Raymarine p70 s multi displayTacktick mast head displays x 3S100 autopilot remote controllerRaymarine T110/mn100 for bulkhead or down belowTacktick remote InteriorComfortable interior layout with a double berth in forepeak, two single settee berths in salon and double aft cabinIce box with provision for fridge compressor (old one removed)New Dometic oven and hob fitted 2024 Safety EquipmentCat 2 bilge pumps fittedEPIRB with GPS (Cat 2 compliant)Horseshoe life ring/man over board recovery equipment2 x 2kg dry powder fore extinguishers (Cat 2 compliant) MaintenanceRudder removed for inspection 2023Keel bolts torqued, checked & certified 2025Bilge repainted 2025New Marine toilet 2024  







Change History

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£67,958 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £311
Insurance £100
Maintenance £147
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £849/mo
True Monthly Cost
£1,635
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Finance 48% Running costs 52%
Total Interest
£26,309
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