J Boats J97

Performance & Pedigree

Jaywalker is a standout example of the J/97 – a performance cruiser-racer under 32’ with standing headroom and real offshore credentials.

• Recent Cowes Week Champion
• Extensive, competitive sail wardrobe in excellent condition
• Easy-to-handle layout with asymmetric spinnaker and retractable carbon bowsprit
• Designed for both short-handed and fully crewed racing

Principal Specifications

• LOA: 31.5 ft / 9.6 m
• Beam: 11 ft
• Draft: 6.25 ft
• Displacement: 8,598 lb
• Engine: Volvo D1-20, 20hp Saildrive
• Fuel Tank: 11 imperial gallons

Sails & Inventory

• 2024 One Sails J1 and J2 (July)
• 2018 One Sails J1
• 2021 Elvström Racing Mainsail (very good condition)
• North J3
• A2 x2 (in good condition)
• A3
• Selection of older cruising/delivery sails
• All sheets and running rigging in good condition
• Textile backstay running to main trimmer

Spars & Rigging

• Tapered aluminium mast
• Dyform lateral rigging with Rod forestay
• Carbon retractable bowsprit (cockpit controlled)
• Rod kicker with cascade system
• Boom with internal outhaul and reef sheaves
• Adjustable backstay with cockpit controls
• Jib trim outhaul and fine-tune mainsheet system

Deck Gear

• 2 Harken 44.2 STA primary winches
• 2 Harken 40.2 STA halyard winches
• Harken mainsheet traveller (4:1) and adjustable jib tracks (5:1)
• Spinlock tiller extension
• Aluminium lock-in winch handles
• Large cockpit locker
• Transom with life-raft storage

Electronics & Navigation

• B&G Zeus 3/9 Plotter
• 2 B&G Triton2 bulkhead displays
• 2 Garmin GNX120 mast displays
• Raymarine EV100 tiller pilot
• Garmin DST810 Triducer (depth/log/temp, 2021)
• B&G WS320 wind sensor (2021)
• Garmin ZG100 GPS antenna (2021)
• NMEA 2000 network with GND10/NX2 bridge

Interior & Systems

• Full standing headroom and blue berth cushions in good condition
• Galley with oven/burner stove (untested, may need service)
• Refrigerated compartment
• Nav desk with VHF and switchboard (minor wiring tidy-up required – quote pending)
• Two opening ports in saloon + additional in aft cabin and heads

Miscellaneous

• Dehumidifier
• Mainsail/boom cover
• Padded rail pigout covers
• Tiller and Harken D-ring extension
• Mooring cleats and deck hardware in place

Jaywalker offers the complete package for a sailor looking to win regattas or enjoy spirited coastal racing with comfort and manageability. Competitively spec’d, extensively upgraded, and recently proven – she is ready to race.

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