J Boats 44

Construction & Rigging

Built in CRP composite with resin-infused decks, the hull and superstructure remain solid and fair with no blistering or delamination. Features include a fin keel, spade rudder, and 16 non-ferrous thru-hulls with marine-grade valves. Deck hardware comprises alloy cleats, chocks, double lifelines, and a dual-anchor bow roller.

The Awlgrip nonskid deck remains dry, fair, and in excellent condition.

Rigging & Deck Equipment

• Keel-stepped alloy mast with (3) spreaders and aluminum spars

• Leisure Furl in-boom system (new sail cover 2023)

• Hydraulic boom vang & backstay adjuster (Sailtec)

• Harken roller furling systems

• (6) Barient ST winches + (2) Lewmar ST (1 power)

• Canvas bimini over helm station

• Spinnaker pole, full running rigging renewed as needed

• Rocna 55 lb primary anchor + Maxwell electric windlass (300' 5/16" chain)

• Custom built S/S bow roller (Blackline Marine, 2023)

All rig and deck components inspected and serviced to marine standards (Blackline Marine, 2022).

Engine & Mechanical

• 2021 Beta Marine 60 HP diesel (installed by Gartside Marine)

• 475 hours | Direct drive | 4-blade folding bronze propeller

• Dual auto bilge pumps + manual cockpit pump

• Fuel system renewed with Racor filter and new hoses (2022)

• MaxProp 4-blade propeller (2020)

• Cooling and raw-water systems fully serviced

Engine space is clean, organized, and built to ABYC standards.

Electrical Systems

• 12 V DC / 110 V AC array with fused circuits

• 2500 W inverter & shore power inlet

• Victron BMV-712 Bluetooth battery monitor

• Lifeline AGM batteries (4 house + 1 start, new 2025)

• Dual alternator setup & Balmar smart regulator

• Cockpit engine gauges: temp, fuel, volts, RPM

Sails

• Asymmetric spinnaker (UK Sails, 2018)

• Fully battened mainsail (UK Sails, 2022)

• Furling genoa (UK Sails, 2021)

• Furling Solent jib (UK Sails, 2021)

• Anchor Sail

• All Sails currently winterized at North Sail Loft

Electronics & Navigation

• B&G Zeus system (12" + 7" MFDs)

• HALO radar / wind / depth / speed sensors

• Integrated B&G autopilot with hydraulic drive

• AIS transponder, ICOM M506 DSC VHF, handheld VHF & SSB

• B&G T-12 GPS / plotter / navigation center

• 4G LTE modem for connected cruising

All electronics tested and operational.

Interior & Comfort

• Sleeps 6 comfortably

• Force 10 propane stove & oven (2022)

• Nova Kool refrigeration (2021)

• Dickinson Adriatic diesel heater

• Double stainless sink, ample galley storage

• Raritan manual heads with macerators & Y-valves

• New potable water lines & valves (2023)

• Forward & aft holding tanks with monitors (2018)

The cabin is dry, well-ventilated, and shows excellent craftsmanship throughout.

Tender & Safety

• Zodiac 10’ RHIB + Yamaha 2.5 HP 4-stroke (2018)

• Safety gear per Transport Canada standards

• SOLAS flares, PFDs, lifebuoy, heaving line, fire extinguishers, anchor gear, nav lights

Refit & Upgrades (2018–2023)

Approx. $130,000 in professional refit work:

• 2023: Potable water lines & valves (Plan B Yacht Service); Leisure Furl cover.

• 2022: Spinnaker halyards, masthead blocks, bilge pump, mainsheet winch, mast boot, lighting, windex, (3) keel bolts & plates (Blackline Marine).

• 2021: Solar panels, canvas mods, Nova Kool fridge, UK Endure XD07UPE mainsail.

• 2020: Beta 60 engine (Gartside Marine).

• 2018-2019: New Solent & #1 jibs (UK Sails); VHF radio; tank monitors; Sailtec hydraulic vang.

All work completed by Gartside Marine, Blackline Marine, Anchor Marine Electric, and South Island Marine.

** Assumable moorage available **