1986 J Boats J/40

The J/40 is a 40-foot fiberglass sailing yacht designed for fast, offshore-capable cruising. Built in 1986, this model combines performance with practical deck layout and handling characteristics suited to short-handed sailing. The hull features a partially balanced spade rudder for responsive steering, and the sail plan—with a larger mainsail and smaller headsails—reduces the physical demand of sail management.

The interior accommodates two cruising couples with a spacious, open main saloon. The design prioritizes comfort and livability for extended voyages. A single Volvo Penta diesel engine of 43 horsepower provides auxiliary power, with cruising speed around 7 knots and maximum speed of 8 knots.

This particular J/40 shows low usage, with the diesel engine logged at only 1,188 hours. The boat has been maintained throughout and is fully equipped for cruising. It has been used exclusively for cruising since 2000.