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J Boats J/42

$231,072 Listed price: US$169,000

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Sailboats Northeast

6 Cliff St
P. O. Box 924
Marblehead, MA, 01945
United States
781-631-4910

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Make J Boats
Model J/42
Year 1997
Condition Used
Price US$169,000
Type Sail
Class Racer/Cruiser
Length 12.8 m
Fuel Type Diesel
Hull Material Fibreglass
Location Harpswell, Maine, United States
LOA 12.8 m
Length at Water Line 10.69 m
Beam 3.71 m
Max Draft 2.01 m
Keel Type Fin
Displacement 19700 lb
Ballast 7220 lb
Dry Weight 19700 lb
Cabin Headroom 1.91 m
Engine Type Inboard
Engine Make Yanmar
Engine Model 3JH-TE
Fuel Type Diesel
Engine Year 1997
Power 47 hp
Drive Type Direct Drive
Propeller Type 3 Blade
Propeller Material Bronze
Engine usage (hours) 4300
Designer Rod Johnstone
Guest Cabins 2
Guest Heads 2
Fuel Tanks 31 gal
Fresh Water Tanks 100 gal
Holding Tanks 2 x 20 gal
Hull Shape Monohull
Hull Warranty None

Description

Arcadia is an outstanding example of one of the finest performance cruisers ever built.  She is meticulously maintained, well equipped and exceptionally clean. Key features include a carbon fiber rig with NEW Rod Rigging, a gleaming royal blue hull with teak toerails, and a varnished cherry interior with a two-stateroom, two-head layout.  Arcadia has never been raced hard or taken South to the islands. She's been a New England boat where she has enjoyed short seasons and good care by a top New England Yard. Best 42 available!!

Some of the recent upgrades include:

- Rod Standing Rigging Replaced: 2025

- Harken Roller Headsail Furling/Foil - MKIV - 2025

- Masthead Sheaves - 2025

- Mast Lights/Steaming Light to LED - 2025

- New Dripless Shaft Seal - 2025

- Cutlass Bearing - 2025

- Complete overhaul of the Engine Cooling System - 2025 

- Overhaul of Turbo and related components - 2025

- Spinnaker Pole Lift (lines/cleats) 2025

- Genoa/Spin Halyards & Topping LIft - 2025

- Spreaders Painted - 2025

- Ship’s Compass Overhaul (Ritchie) 2023

- New Lifelines and Gates – 2023

- Teak/Holly Cabin Sole – Refurbish – 2023

- Adjustable Lazy Jacks – 2023

- North Sails Quick Cover – “Stack Pack” – 2021

- Hella Fans (Forward and Aft) - 2022

- Renogy Flex Solar Panel 100W on Dodger – Custom Installation by Sailmaker - 2022

- Custom Teak Cockpit Table – Two Settings, up to 6 People - 2022

- Lewmar Halyard Clutches (6) - 2021

- Main Halyard - 2022

- Dorade Vents - 2021

- Lewmar Hatch Lenses Replaced (6) - 2021

- Main Salon Cushions Recovered in Sailrite Marine-Grade Ultra Suede - 2020

- Aft and Forward Cabin Cushions Recovered in Sailrite Fabric - 2020

- See details below for a full list of updates

Arcadia is a turn-key yacht and ready for your cruising or racing adventures.  Don't miss this opportunity!

Accommodations

Arcadia features a stunning, clean, bright, varnished cherry interior with two-staterooms, two-heads, a large galley, full-sized nav station and plenty of storage.  The teak & holly cabin sole was re-varnished in 2023, and all cushions were reupholstered in 2021.  New LED lighting 2021.  Layout starting forward:

Forward Stateroom:

  • Large double V-berth with custom mattress with foam topper (original unused v-berth cushions also available)
  • Overhead shelving port & starboard
  • Storage drawers beneath and aft to starboard
  • access to chain locker forward
  • Hanging locker aft to starboard
  • (2) opening ports and large overhead hatch for light & ventilation
  • 12V Hella fans, 2022
  • Access to the forward Head to port.

Forward Head:

  • New toilet, 2021
  • Upgrade and redesign to plumbing - all new premium waste hoses - all new in line Y-valves 2025 
  • New fixtures for sink/shower, 2021
  • Dedicated shower sump
  • Holding tank with macerator pump (2022) for overboard discharge
  • opening port and overhead hatch for light & ventilation

Main Cabin:

  • Two 6' 6'' main settees double as sea-berths
  • Shelving & storage lockers outboard of settees
  • Stainless overhead grab rails
  • centerline cherry drop-leaf dining table with built-in bottle storage
  • Weems Sorenson Oil Lamp 
  • LED lighting

Galley:

  • Located aft to port
  • Force 10 LPG stove & oven with (2) 10lb. propane tanks in dedicated locker. 
  • All propane hoses and solenoid were replaced in 2022
  • Highly polished double stainless steel sink with H/C pressure water, and new fixtures in 2021
  • Seagull Water purification system and faucet, 2022
  • Sea-frost refrigeration (both 12V and engine-driven)
  • New Custom Teak “J” Cutting Board Counter, doubles as a tray 2022

Nav Station:

  • Located aft to starboard
  • Large full sized forward facing nav desk with comfortable seating and storage drawers beneath
  • Access to DC instruments and breaker panel

Aft Head:

  • Aft of galley to port, convenient to on-watch crew
  • Electric Toilet (also operates manually) 2021
  • Holding tank with Y-valve for manual pump-out
  • Sink with new fixtures 
  • Outboard storage for hanging wet foulies or towels
  • opening port and overhead hatch for light and ventilation

Aft stateroom:

  • Aft of Nav Station to starboard
  • Large double berth
  • Hanging locker and drawer space
  • (3) Opening ports, an overhead hatch
  • 12v Hella fan, 2022 

Electrical Systems

  • 12-volt dual-bank system 
  • Ample Power alternator, 2009
  • Ample Power SARV3 multi-step voltage regulator, 2009
  • Masterlink BTM-III guage
  • Renogy 100w flexible solar panel with charge controller, 2022
  • Seafrost 12-volt refrigeration
  • Starter battery, 2020
  • New Group 31 lead-acid house batteries, 2021
  • Fusion MS-RA670 Stereo w/Bluetooth and Cabin Speakers, 2021
  • New electric bilge pump, 2022
  • No shorepower

Electronics & Navigation

  • Garmin GMI/GNX Sailing Instruments Speed/Depth, 2021
  • Garmin GPS-Map 1040N chartplotter at the helm, 2014
  • Garmin Radar on stern pole, 2014
  • Robertson AP300X below-decks autopilot
  • Icom IC-M422 VHF radio, antenna cable replaced, 2025
  • Icom IC-M710 SSB Radio (operating condition unknown)
  • Ship's compass overhauled by Ritchie, 2023
  • 406 MHz EPIRB

Sails & Rigging

Rigging:

  • Triple-spreader, keel-stepped carbon mast and boom painted white
  • All New Rod Rigging, 2025
  • Harken Roller Headsail Furling/Foil - MKIV, 2025
  • Masthead Sheaves, 2025
  • Spreaders repainted, 2025
  • Mast Lights/Steaming Light to LED, 2025
  • Spinnaker Pole Lift (lines/cleats), 2025
  • Genoa/Spin Halyards/Topping LIft, 2025
  • Boom vang
  • Lines led to cockpit via Lewmar Halyard Clutches (6) - 2021
  • Main Halyard - 2022
  • Hydraulic backstay adjuster
  • Carbon Spinnaker pole w/ mast track
  • New Spinnaker Pole Lift (lines/cleats) - 2025
  • WinchRite electric winch driver

Sails:

  • Dacron full-battened Mainsail (2011)
  • North Sails Quick Cover (2021), with adjustable lazy jacks (2023)
  • 135 Genoa (2011)
  • Older 130 #2 Genoa in good condition
  • 100% Working Jib (original)
  • Asymmetrical spinnaker
  • Symmetrical spinnaker
  • Storm jib 

Deck & Cockpit

Groundtackle:

  • Custom stainless stemhead with anchor roller
  • Plow anchor, 2021 w/ chain/nylon rode
  • Lewmar Electric Windlass, 2019
  • Secondary Fortress anchor

Deck Equipment:

  • New Stainless wire lifelines and gates, 2023
  • (2) New Stainless Steel dorade vents, 2021 with line guards
  • All deck hatches (6) had lenses replaced, 2021
  • Transom mounted Swim Ladder
  • Outboard motor mount on stern rail
  • Deck Chairs for aft deck, 2022
  • Magma BBQ grill w/ stern rail mount, 2022

Cockpit

  • Cockpit is roomy and comfortable, and configured for shorthanded sailing with all sail trim done at the helm out of the way of guests.
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Cockpit speakers
  • Cockpit shower with H/C pressure water
  • Custom Teak Cockpit Table – Two Settings for up to 6 People, 2022
  • Large lazarette locker under port cockpit seat
  • Additional Lazarette storage on the aft deck with excellent access to stearing gear

Canvas

  • Bimini
  • Dodger, 2019
  • Connector between Bimini & Dodger, 2022
  • Custom wheel cover, 2023

Mechanical Equipment

  • 1997 Yanmar 3JH-TE 47hp turbo diesel, professionally maintained
  • New Dripless Shaft Seal - 2025
  • New Cutlass Bearing - 2025
  • Heat exchanger removed and refurbished, 2025
  • New Thermostat and connected hoses, 2025
  • Turbo removed and serviced and connected hoses/seals replaced 2025
  • New Exhaust Riser, 2025
  • New sound insulation, 2025
  • Whitlock Single Lever Throttle in stainless with new assembly, 2023
  • Engine mounts replaced, 2014
  • Max-prop 3 blade 20" feathering prop
  • Racor fuel/water Separator 
  • Emergency tiller

Miscelaneous

  • New dock lines and fenders 2021
  • Horseshoe life buoy, 2022
  • Adequate fire extinguishers
  • NOTE:  Personal items, not specifically mentioned in this listing are not included, some of which may appear in pictures. Examples include: artwork, tools, dishes, linens, clocks/barometers, handhelds, personal PFD's etc.

Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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Presented For Sale By:

Sailboats Northeast

6 Cliff St
P. O. Box 924
Marblehead, MA, 01945
United States
781-631-4910

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Marblehead, MA, 01945
United States
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