2003 J Boats J/46

The J/46 is a 46-foot performance cruising sailboat built by J Boats in 2003, representing hull #38 from the final production run. Designed by Rod Johnstone with an emphasis on seakindly handling and offshore capability, this fiberglass yacht combines a deep keel and carbon fiber mast with a Yanmar 4LH-TE diesel engine of 76 horsepower. The design prioritizes confident, predictable performance in a range of conditions without sacrificing comfort or livability.

The interior features satin-varnished cherry woodwork throughout, with a forward stateroom and aft stateroom providing two cabins, plus two heads for convenience. The layout includes a well-organized L-shaped galley, a settee and dining area with a cherry wood fold-up table, and a dedicated navigation station that balances practical working space with comfortable living quarters. This arrangement supports extended cruising and live-aboard use.

The yacht has been maintained as a single-owner boat used primarily for coastal cruising and day sailing rather than racing. The hull construction and seaworthiness inherent to the J/46 design remain defining characteristics of the class.