1996 J Boats J/42

While classic in profile and layout, J/42 steps into the future when considering structural strength performance, ease-of-handling, stability and sailing comfort. This progress is now available to the cruising sailor in a boat that handles like a 35 footer with the solid feel and motion of a 50 footer. When a gust of wind hits the J/42 it's as though someone pushed forward the throttles on a Concorde jet. Slicing though waves, there's little fuss. A slight lift of the bow over a wave is rapidly dampened. There is none of the three-dimensional pitch and roll often accepted as a rigor of cruising.

The patented SCRIMP process pulls triple the normal vacuum-bagging levels to draw all the air out of cored hull & deck laminates and to draw a slow-curing resin into every void in a single step. It's a better and healthier way to build boats because toxic styrene emissions are eliminated. It offers higher strength (65% vs. typical 40% glass content) and a void-free laminate far superior to hand lay-up or chopper gun construction. The savings in weight is added to the bottom of the keel in the form of a lead bulb, shaped as an inverted wedge with a tapered tail aft. This is why J/42's center of gravity (CG) is so much lower than other cruisers.

A low VCG means greater stability, which means better sail carrying ability. The greater sail area dampens the motion of hull/deck/rig in waves. Pitch & roll create resistance to water flow around the hull and air flow past the sails. By reducing resistance, the J/42 sails faster and more comfortably. Seakindliness, how a boat handles the sea, also relates to how it handles the crew at sea and how the crew may subsequently enjoy interior amenities when arriving in port.

Sailing J/42 is easy for one person, thanks to superb wheel response and a common-sense sailplan. J/42-balances well and sails upwind faster under mainsail only (over 6 kts) than some cruisers using both main and large genoa. Since a mainsail is the easiest of any sail to operate: there's less need for expert crews no need to reef when it blows 25 kts; and, visibility is greatly improved. A 100% jib is all one needs for cruising upwind at 7.2 knots. You get an added bonus of better visibility and there's little need for grinding of winches. When you sail a J/42 you soon learn that progress in yacht design and construction makes a big difference in your sailing enjoyment.

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The Ideal Cruising Interior
The J/42 interior is designed to fulfill two goals: Privacy for each of two couples when cruising or ample space and convenience for one couple living aboard for an extended period of time.

From bow to stern: A self-draining deck anchor storage locker, behind the standard Lewmar electric windlass, is big enough for an anchor rode and cruising spinnaker, ready-to-fly in a ''snuffer" sock. A forepeak bulkhead separates this locker from a spacious owners stateroom with twin berths (convertible to an over-size double) and ample drawer, bin, cabinet & hanging locker space to store a permanent onboard wardrobe. The forward head /shower combination is private to the forward stateroom. The aft head serves multiple needs: it's ideally located for use at sea; as a wet hanging locker; as a private head for guests; and as a "separate shower" when there are no guests. Interior styling features bulkheads with exceptional joiner work in varnished cherry with cold-molded fiddles and door trim - a detail that's rarely seen, because of the tooling expense, in "one-off' custom construction. Hull lining slats, cabinets and drawers are also in varnished cherry.

Two 6' 6'' main settees double as sea-berths and are pitched outboard 5 degrees for secure sleeping at anchor. Stainless overhead grab rails are excellent handholds, drying racks and lee-cloth anchors. The cherry drop-leaf table is ruggedly built for security in a seaway. It's arranged away from the bulkhead, so guests aren't "trapped" during dinner. An optional bulkhead fold-down table is also available. The "J" galley is well ventilated next to the companionway and features a recessed, deep, double sink. Unique is the combination cutting board, serving tray and drop-in galley seat for easier meal preparation at sea. A Force 10 stainless LPG range has both broiler & oven. There is flip-panel access to a tall trash bin.

The navigation station features an over-sized table with chart storage, pencil/divider/reading glass rack, overhead panel for flush instrument mounting and a book/binocular/hat/cellular phone storage bin outboard. The aft double stateroom has four opening ports and hatches, a changing seat, hanging locker bureau with cabinet, three storage drawers and a bedding storage shelf. Five deck hatches over interior living spaces are mounted on the cabin trunk to permit use when sailing. Exceptional ventilation throughout is provided by 4 Dorade intakes, 10 opening ports and the dodger-protected companionway.

• Bridge deck customized to reduce step-over height.  New companionway ladder designed and built to match lower bridge deck, and reduce ladder height. Overall a much improved design for access to and egress from the interior.
• Winch layout in the cockpit customized to move sail controls closer to the helm for short handed and single-handed sailing ease.
• Fiberglass hull & deck
• Fin keel
• Spade rudder
• Flag Blue Awlgrip hull (2016)
• White Awlgrip deck and coach roof with Buff Tan awlgrip nonskid (2017)
• Awlgrip White boot stripe (2016)
• Awlgrip Cove Stripe (2016)
• Highly varnished teak toe rails
• Stainless steel hand rails
• Light & ventilation provided by four overhead hatches, opening ports, and 2 stainless steel cowl vents on molded dorade boxes
• Dorade guards, SS, new 2020
• Portlights rebed (2016)  New lens and gaskets (2016)
• Main hatch glass replaced (2016)
• Forward hatch glass replaced (2016)
• Bow and stern rails
• S.S. Double lifelines (new 2016)
• Port, starboard, and stern boarding gates
• Propane locker - 2 10lb. tanks, regulator, gauge, solonoid, and flexible propane hose replaced (2016)

Sleeps 6 in standard J/42 layout; 2 heads w/showers. Varnished teak and holly cabin sole, new (2016).

The companionway entrance from the cockpit (custom removable s/s stairway w/teak treads) leads into the galley area to port & nav station area to starboard w/forward-facing, oversized nav-desk w/storage.

Main cabin has stainless steel overhead grab rails port & starboard, 6 opening ports, overhead opening hatch; 2 large settees w/storage behind seat backs, water tanks below; centerline varnished drop-leaf table; teak drawers, sheathing, fiddles & oval door trim. New main cabin cushions (2016). Interior re-varnished with 3 coats of high gloss (2016).

Forward stateroom has large "V" berth with new cushions and fitted sheets, 2 large drawers below, opening ports overhead, opening hatch, vanity w/2-drawer bureau/locker below, large hanging locker; Private forward head w/shower. All new hoses and fixtures (2016). New 25 gallon holding tank (2016).

Aft stateroom has large double berth, changing seat, shelf, bureau/locker, hanging locker, opening ports, overhead vent hatch. All new cushions and fitted sheets (2016).

Aft head w/shower, wet locker. All new plumbing and fixtures (2016). New 11 gallon holding tank (2016).

• U-shaped galley to port forward of companionway
• Deep double s/s sink recessed below Corian countertop bordered w/varnished teak fiddles, fresh water foot pump
• Sea Frost refrigeration w/top-loading ice box w/sliding tray & storage shelf, Sea Frost Shore Assist 110 VAC, engine driven holding plate (Sea Frost new 2016)
• Force 10 gimballed 3-burner propane stove w/oven & broiler (New 2011), hinged top grill for toasting & cleaning
• 6 gallon water heater (Recondtioned stainless steel, rewired- new fittings 2016)
• Hot & Cold pressure water (New 2016)
• Sliding storage outboard
• New propane system tanks, regulator, solenoid, and supply line (2016)
• Domestic water pressure pump & accumulator tank (2016)

• NEW Yanmar 4JH574 4 Cylinder Common Rail - Naturally Aspirated 57 Horsepower E.P.A. Emission Compliant Diesel Engine  This engine has a 2014 model year label but was installed NEW in 2016. This is quiet, clean, efficient propulsion - a vast improvement over older diesel technology.
• Cruising speed 7.5 to 8 knots, at 2800 RPM - quiet, vibration free.
• All new engine gauges (2016)
• New fuel tank gauges (2016)
• Dual Racor fuel filters with vaccum gauge & selector valve (2016)
• Freshwater cooled
• Feathering  bronze max prop ( new 2019)
• 1 1/4" stainless steel shaft
• PSS dripless shaft seal (2016)
• Engine drive shaft saver (2016)
• Engine fuel supply & return line (2016)
• Cutless bearing (2016)
• Balmar 614 external alternator regulator/controller (2016)

• 3 Hella cabin fans (2016)
• 12 Volt DC and 110 Volt AC systems
• Bass electrical panel
• 4 12 Volt A.G.M. batteries (2019)
• Xantrex Battery charger, 40 amp True Charge (2017)
• AC outlets
• Engine battery switch (2016)
• Emergency parallel switch (2016)
• USB outlets installed throughout boat (2016)

• Simrad sailing instrument (IS 15) at coaming location near helm.
• Garmin Autopilot (2020) at coaming location near helm.
• Garmin PHANTOM 18 Radar (2019)
• Garmin Chartplotter 7612 panel at nav station on articulating arm (2019)
• Garmin Chartplotter 7610 on custom stainless binnacle pod (2017)
• Three Garmin GMI20 sailing instrument displays above companionway  (2019)
• Furuno GPS at Nav station (older)
• S.E.A. SSB
• New VHF, including new antenna and cabling, 2019
• Airmar Ultrasonic Speed sensor (2019)
• Sirius weather receiver (2019) - displayed on helm plotter.

• Carbon Fiber Mast: stripped, fully primed and Awlgrip painted (2016)
• New Leisure Furl Boom system (2016)
• S.S. Andersen electric #46 self tailing main halyard winch
• Rod rigging: removed, inspected by NavTec authorized rigging shop (2016)
• New running rigging (2016)
• NavTec stainless steel turnbuckle covers (2016)
• Harken traveler in cockpit
• (2) Lewmar electric self-tailing genoa winches #50 aft cockpit for genoa sheeting (2016)
• (2) Lewmar electric self-tailing mainsheet winches #46 aft cockpit for mainsail sheeting (2016)
• (1) Anderson electric self-tailing mainsail haylyard winch (2016)
• 6 Spinlock line stoppers (2016)
• Harken Roller Furling
• New genoa tracks (2017)
• Navtc hydraulic backstay adjuster
• Forespar solid boom vang (2016)

• Mack Sails furling LeisureFurl mainsail Hydra-Net radial cut (2016)
• Quantum 110% high clew furling Jib (New 2020)
• 150% Jib (2011)
• Quantum battened kevlar 100% Jib (2015 first use)
• Maine Sailing Partners Asymetrical spinnaker
• North Asymetrical spinnaker in sock
• North Assorted Symmetrical spinnaker
• Dodger on stainless steel frame (all new 2016)
• Bimini on stainless steel frame (all new 2016)

• Lewmar electric windlass: rebuilt, reengineered, remodeled (2016)
• Custom SS Chaff Plate to protect deck around windlass (2017)
• 35 lb. CQR anchor (refinished)  with all new chain rode (2016)
• Fortress anchor with rode

• (2) Electric bilge pumps with two float switches (2016)
• Manual bigle pump (2016)
• Emergency tiller
• All bilges cleaned, sanded and Bilge Kote paint applied (2016)
• MOM (2011)
• Lifesling
• Engine room fire extinguisher (2016)

• Assorted dock lines
• Assorted fenders
• Cockpit cushions (New 2016)
•  All new holding tanks and all new head hoses (2016)
• Marine Air reverse cycle air conditioning and heat  - Main and forward cabins - (New 2016)
• Marine Air reverse cycle air conditioning and heat - aft cabin only - (New 2017)
• Custom fabricated SS radar mast on aft deck - (new 2016)
• Removable cockpit table
• Custom mesh storage systems for lazarettes