The J/97 is the first J in over two decades under 32 feet to combine headroom and family cruising accommodations in a high performance, easily driven hull. With the handling ease of an asymmetric spinnaker and non-overlapping headsails, the J/97 promises to be J Boats' most versatile design yet under 35 feet to fit the needs of today's sailing families, both young and old alike.

The key to creating a versatile sailboat is staying focused on the quality of the sailing experience, a trait shared by all J designs. Boats that are easily driven, easily handled, and genuinely fun to sail provide greater long-term sailing value to their owners than designs driven by the latest rating rule or designs that are over-compromised to meet the latest styling trends.

Form usually follows function in good sailboat design, and the J/97 is no exception. The cockpit features full length seats with back rests, tiller steering, and a unique, partially open transom that incorporates life-raft storage. All sailing controls are within reach of the helmsperson to make the boat very easy to manage.

A retractable bow sprit with masthead asymmetric spinnaker allows great all-around performance without the need for numerous skilled crew. The low VCG keel provides exceptional upwind stability while being cruising friendly with swept back leading edge and moderate draft.

The interior layout is open and airy and is ideal for one couple cruising with room for more. It includes a spacious main cabin with two settees, galley, forward-facing navigation station: plus, an enclosed aft head, V-berth, and aft owner's cabin. Cruising stowage includes a large "garage" aft of the head (accessed through the cockpit seat locker).

• Patented "SCRIMP" resin infusion system molding process with all intermediate bulkheads glassed to hull and deck for stiffness
• Baltek Contourkore end grained balsa composite construction using biaxal and unidirectional glass with vinylester resin on the outer hull layer for 10 year warranty against hull blisters
• Lead bulb keel drawing 6’ 3”
• White hull with gray boot stripe 
• Foredeck molded toe rail 
• Large cockpit storage and gas bottle locker
• Structural bulkhead bonded to hull & deck with large access to the V-berth area
• Integral floor stringer grid 
• Balanced spade rudder construction using biaxial and unidirectional glass and stainless-steel stock mounted in JP3 self-aligning bearings
• Two tone nonskid deck (gray)

• Sparcraft aluminum racing mast with double airfoil spreaders
• Dyform rigging with rod headstay 
• Split bottom backstay with cockpit led adjustment tackle
• In-boom outhaul purchase system
• Mainsail reef line sheaves, main sheet and boom vang tangs
• Cockpit led carbon bowsprit
• Solid boom vang with cascade purchase system. 
• Harken Unit 1 headsail furler

• 2 Harken 46 STA (self-tailing) primary winches 
• 2 Harken 35 STA (self-tailing) halyard winches 
• Harken deck hardware package
• Adjustable headsail track/leads with inhaulers
• Laminated wood tiller with Spinlock tiller extension 
• Acrylic companionway washboard with lock and ventilation grid. 
• Transom swim ladder 
• Flag holder

• B&G H5000 processor
• Zeus3 “S” 12” chartplotter 
• (4) B&G H5000 Graphic displays at mast 
• Below-deck autopilot with Simrad control head (also controlled via Zeus3 display or wireless controller, ideal for shorthanded racing)
• RC42 rate compass
• Icom VHF with cockpit RAM mic

• White laminate finish interior with laminated plywood flooring
• Slate gray cushion fabric 
• Large double V-berth with storage underneath 
• Port and starboard Berths in main salon
• Drop leaf table with centerline bottle storage
• Large storage areas behind backrests with shelves above
•  Port and starboard stainless hand rails
• Aft Cabin: Large hanging locker; Changing seat; Double berth; Access panel to engine; Aluminum fuel tank under berth

• Sink and shower
• Pressurized cold water
• Mirror
• Vanity unit
• Wet locker. 
• Marine toilet with holding tank

• Gimballed gas stove with 2 burners and oven 
• Stainless steel sink
• Pressurized cold water system
• Large 16-gallon molded 12V fridge

• Large forward facing chart table
• Chart storage under table lid
• Large, hinged instrument panel outboard with electrical panel
• Navigator's seat with storage below

• Manual bilge pump in cockpit 
• Automatic/manual electric bilge pump with float switch
• Pressurized water system 
• 26 gal water tank under V-berth 
• Ice box drain 
• 1 AGM battery 150 AH 
• 1 engine AGM battery 70 AH with switches and double diode
• 12 V electric panel
• Halogen lights on ceilings and swiveling tulip reading lights in cabin
• LED nav lights on pushpit and pulpit; mooring light
• Grounded rig for lightning protection

• Inboard diesel Volvo Model D1-20 18 HP Saildrive with 410 hours
• 115 AH alternator, with double diode and fresh water-cooling with heat exchanger
• Engine panel recessed in the cockpit with acrylic protection with rev. counter, hour meter and alarms for oil pressure, low voltage and water temperature
• 13 gal. fuel tank under aft cabin berth 
• Sound insulated engine compartment, transom air vent hoses
• 2 blade Volvo folding propeller

• 2024 Stratis Carbon Race AP Jib
• 2021 88 sq m .75 Race Spinnaker A4
• 2021 112sm .75 Race Spinnaker A2
• 2017 CZ Laminate Code 0 Spinnaker - lightly used 
• 2020 Stratis Carbon Race Mainsail
• 2020 Stratis Carbon Race AP Jib
• Older 2012-2015 race sails in serviceable condition also included

Working Sail Area: 501.00 sq ft

Fenders, dock lines and safety gear

• 1st Place 2017 Vineyard Race in PHRF Class
• 1st Place 2019 STC Block Island Race Week Pursuit Division
• Isbrandtsen Overall Perpetual Trophy Winner 2021 Block Island Race Week

The J/97 is the first J in over two decades under 32 feet to combine headroom and family cruising accommodations in a high performance, easily driven hull.

With the handling ease of an asymmetric spinnaker and non-overlapping headsails, the J/97 promises to be J Boats' most versatile design yet under 35 feet to fit the needs of today's sailing families, both young and old alike.

The key to creating a versatile sailboat is staying focused on the quality of the sailing experience, a trait shared by all J designs. Boats that are easily driven, easily handled, and genuinely fun to sail provide greater long-term sailing value to their owners than designs driven by the latest rating rule or designs that are over-compromised to meet the latest styling trends.

Form usually follows function in good sailboat design, and the J/97 is no exception. The cockpit features full length seats with back rests, tiller steering, and a unique, partially open transom that incorporates life-raft storage. All sailing controls are within reach of the helmsperson to make the boat very easy to manage.

A retractable bow sprit with masthead asymmetric spinnaker allows great all-around performance without the need for numerous skilled crew. The low VCG keel provides exceptional upwind stability while being cruising friendly with swept back leading edge and moderate draft.

The interior layout is open and airy and is ideal for one couple cruising with room for more. It includes a spacious main cabin with two settees, galley, forward-facing navigation station: plus, an enclosed aft head, V-berth, and aft owner's cabin. Cruising stowage includes a large "garage" aft of the head (accessed through the cockpit seat locker).

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.

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