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Seller's Description

The J/32 is a capable, fast, coastal cruiser/daysailer. This particular example is extremely well equipped for shorthanded or singlehanded operation. The deck hardware is from Harken, Schaeffer and Lewmar, and there is a full complement of new electronics from Raymarine. The running rigging is all new in 2024, as well as the mainsail, dodger, electronics and more. The navigation lighting is all LED. You’ll search far to find a better equipped, easier to sail, more comfortable and faster boat in this size range. The cabin is bright and airy thanks to 11 Lewmar opening and screened ports and hatches, as well as J/Boats use of light woods and white surfaces where appropriate. The L shaped galley has a big, 6 cubic foot icebox, a 2 burner LPG stove with oven and broiler and lots of storage. There’s also a door from the galley that leads to one of two huge cockpit lockers. Aft to port is the nice sized head with shower. Below the lavatory is a 5 gallon hot water tank and storage outboard. There’s also a big area for hanging foul weather gear or wet lines. The main salon features two 6’4” berths, one of which converts to a double. There’s also a two leaf drop-down dining table that serves 4-6. You’ll find abundant storage behind and below the settees, and there’s LED lighting throughout the cabin. Forward of the main bulkhead is a large V-berth as well as several drawers, cupboards and a hanging locker. There’s also some easily accessible storage below the V-berth. To sum it up, like all J/boats, this boat is fast and fun to sail and it’s also comfortable, clean and dry.

Equipment: Engine: Yanmar 3GM30F low hours Autostream SS folding prop PSS shaft seal. Sails and sail handling: 2024 Mack mainsail 100% jib in excellent shape 150% Genoa in fair condition Symmetric spinnaker with ATN snuffer Asymmetric spinnaker with ATN snuffer Lewmar primary and secondary winches All new running rigging Hall aluminum rig & Hall Quickvang Electronics: Horizon VHF w AIS in and RAM mic Raymarine Axiom 9 chartplotter Raymarine Type 2 linear drive autopilot with P70s head & remote control Raymarine I60 Depth Raymarine I60 wind Raymarine I50 speed Shore power inlet and 50 ft cable 2 group 31 AGM batteries 2023/2024 ProSport 2 bank battery charger 50 galllons fresh water 27 gallons fuel 15 gallons waste with Y-valve Jabsco head and handheld shower Rule bilge pump with auto switch Swim ladder full cockpit cushions 2024 Thurston dodger Fenders, docklines Flares and signals Delta anchor with chain and rope

Specs

Designer
Rod Johnstone
Builder
J Boats
Associations
?
# Built
85
Hull
Monohull
Keel
Fin + Bulb
Rudder
Spade
Construction
FG

Dimensions

Length Overall
32 7 / 9.9 m
Waterline Length
29 0 / 8.8 m
Beam
10 11 / 3.4 m
Draft
4 9 / 1.5 m
Displacement
10,000 lb / 4,536 kg
Ballast
3,840 lb / 1,742 kg (Lead)

Rig and Sails

Type
Sloop
Reported Sail Area
518′² / 48.1 m²
Total Sail Area
514′² / 47.8 m²
Mainsail
Sail Area
298′² / 27.7 m²
P
38 5 / 11.7 m
E
15 5 / 4.7 m
Air Draft
?
Foresail
Sail Area
216′² / 20 m²
I
39 2 / 12 m
J
10 11 / 3.4 m
Forestay Length
40 8 / 12.4 m

Auxilary Power

Make
Yanmar
Model
?
HP
27
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
?
Engine Hours
?

Accomodations

Water Capacity
50 gal / 189 l
Holding Tank Capacity
?
Headroom
?
Cabins
2

Calculations

Hull Speed
8.8 kn
Classic: 7.22 kn

Hull Speed

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Formula

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

8.8 knots
Classic formula: 7.22 knots
Sail Area/Displacement
17.9
16-20: good performance

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

Formula

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3

  • SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D: Displacement in pounds.
17.85
<16: under powered
16-20: good performance
>20: high performance
Ballast/Displacement
38.4
<40: less stiff, less powerful

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Formula

Ballast / Displacement * 100

38.4
<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
183.0
100-200: light

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

Formula

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
183.0
<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
Comfort Ratio
21.0
20-30: coastal cruiser

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Formula

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
20.98
<20: lightweight racing boat
20-30: coastal cruiser
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
40-50: heavy bluewater boat
>50: extremely heavy bluewater boat
Capsize Screening
2.0
>2.0: better suited for coastal cruising

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

Formula

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
2.04
<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

Notes

Shoal draft version: draft = 4.75’/1.45m.

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