1997 J Boats 42

2007: New rod rigging 2007: Entire boat rewired with new Lyman Morse electrical panel 2012: Hull and decks Awlgripped 2012: Engine rebuilt 2018: Engine rewired 2018: Complete replacement and upgrade of all electronics including a complete suite of B&G "Zeus" system, autopilot, radar, repeaters, a complete list is available in detail
2019: New transmission, mounts, T stat, belts & cutlass bearing 2020: New dodger 2020: Bottom faired to template (again) and painted 2021: A full set of custom made cockpit cushions for the entire cockpit and fantail using a slide locking system as well as snaps for super-secure holding even while as sea. 2022: Cabin sole replaced by Lyman Morse with factory spec teak and holly in all three cabins.  Fresh varnish applied throughout, new 100% carbon blade by Doyle Sails, Salem MA 2021: New custom made jib cover; new fresh water pump.
2024: New hot water heater (stainless), refrigeration recharged.

2018 Aramid Main; 2018 Aramid 155% R/F genoa; 2006 Dacron delivery main; 2022 Doyle carbon 100% jib with cover, we use this exclusively day sailing, cruising, and racing; 2017 Dacron roller furling delivery #2; 2016 Asymmetrical spinnakers A2 and A3 2003; 1999 full radial spinnaker; Two older asymmetrical spinnaker

Carbon fibre mast by Hall spars with slab reefing-lines led to cockpit Aluminum boom by Hall Carbon fibre spinnaker pole, Hall spars, with custom UV cover Custom asymmetrical tack fitting forward of headstay Harken boom vang Two tone decks, grey non-skid on white, repainted 2012 Dorade boxes with cowl vents Anchor well salt water wash down Custom deck layout of sailing hardware Custom SS pedestal guard over B&G H5000 display (currently in storage) Custom carbon fibre quick release radar mast with latest generation B&G Insight 4G radar and several other antennas (currently in storage) B&G Triton displays X2 B&G HV displays X2 B&G H5000 displays x2 B&G autopilot, new 2018 USB charging ports x4 Ritchie 6" compass Maretron WSO100 WX antenna  Dedicated life raft locker on deck, on the fantail for easy deployment if needed.  (Note: We do not own a life raft, we typically rent them for specific events.) Cockpit hot and cold shower Lewmar electric windlass on a dedicated circuit, remote control, with customized double channeled stem head fitting 60 lbs plow anchor with 40' of chain and 300' of rope

The widely acclaimed J/42 is a limited production (77 boats in total) blue water cruising boat built to ABS standards, examples of which have been sailed all over the world.  Windcheck Magazine wrote, "The J/42 has become legendary for ease of operation and impressive stability."  They've won numerous "Boat of the Year" awards across the globe.  This particular boat has a full set of port-light screens and plywood covers in the unlikely event of a failure in a storm.  Every detail in the boat has been designed and tested by the seasoned veterans in the Johnstone family.  Every component of sail handling, every winch placement, every turning block tweaked and positioned for maximum efficiency.  All of the hardware, especially the winches, are over-sized and robust.  All of the essential controls are led back to the cockpit, including reefing.  The hull form stability of the vessel is that of a much larger, heavier boat, able to sail comfortably in 25 knots of breeze with just a 100% jib and a full main.  The galley is an offshore sailors dream, a proper U-shaped wrap around with refrigeration.  There are proper anchors for the safety strap for the cook, as well as a dual purpose cutting board that doubles as a very secure seat in the galley for robust conditions.  But best of all, this boat has the highly desirable "off-shore" option.  As anyone who's been in a sustained, robust sea state can confirm, sleeping in forward or aft staterooms can be wonderful at anchor or in a marina, but quite uncomfortable offshore.  Veterans of true blue water sailing will agree that using berths amidship is far more comfortable, and if equipped with lee-boards, far safer.  The only problem with that is that most ordinary boats this size have only two berths amidship.  The off-shore option adds two more berths that can be deployed as needed in seconds dead amidship, then removed and easily stored.  This allows up to four members of the crew to sleep safely and comfortably at the same time.  The J/42 also has true blue water extended cruising-level storage, far more than most vessels her size typically offer.  And, like many J/Boats, J/42s have a large mainsail and small foretriangle.  As such they can be sailed with just the main with ease and without the need to tack a headsail, or, can be sailed with a 100% jib, drastically reducing the exercions needed to crank in a large overlapping genoa.  You're literally pulling in 5-6 feet of jib sheet vs. 20-30 feet of genoa sheet, not to mention the dramatically better visibility this sail selection affords the owner.  Finally, the J/42 is lavishly equipped with sail controls not found on ordinary production boats.  For example, a hydraulic back stay adjuster and Harken ball bearing dynamically adjustable headsail leads.  These fingertip controls lead to the cockpit make a profound difference in sail shape, allowing the rig to be de-powered significantly without the need to reef nearly as much.  The carbon fibre mast is yet another masterpiece by Hall Spars, one of their most impressive yet.  It cuts weight aloft by nearly 50% which greatly reduces both healing and pitching, adding another layer of stiffness and control.  J/42s have legendary stiffness and ability to handle heavy conditions with ease.  It's no coincidence that in this year's Newport to Bermuda Race (2024), a particularly rough event where several boats sank or were dismasted, a J/42 finished 2nd in their class, hardly breaking a sweat.   All of these features and attention to details, combined, make the J/42 one of the most impressive boats on the water, from here to New Zealand, to the UK, to South Africa.  Where would you like to take YOUR J/42?