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2004 J Boats 46'
14.02' m
$235,000 USD
14.02'
$235,000 USD
The Award-winning J/46.. an Elegant Yacht for Effortless Cruising
Description
The Award-winning J/46.. an Elegant Yacht for Effortless Cruising
Presale survey available to qualified buyers
J/46 may be the only sailing yacht of its size not requiring professional crew to sail at designed performance levels…..or to maintain. Two people can easily manage her upwind and down to achieve the same 8-knot passage-making speeds under sail that is possible when motoring with a 76hp diesel auxiliary. The joy of sailing the perfect boat is, after all, a goal we believe every owner ultimately seeks. To ensure that good sailing days are spent sailing rather than scrubbing and varnishing, J/46 is designed to be virtually maintenance-free. Her exquisite joiner work is protected from the sun below where its beauty can be preserved.
Great boats don’t happen overnight. Helped by new materials and techniques, they evolve from the joint experiences of designer, builder and owners to become state-of-the-art. J/46 is such a vessel, inheriting the proven hull shape of the J/44, an offshore blue water classic, having won the Fastnet, Sydney-Hobart, NYYC Queen’s Cup and Trans-Atlantic races. J/44 is the only Class of yacht ever to be given its own class start by the Cruising Club of America in the Newport-Bermuda Race. To create the J/46, a foot of sailing length is added for speed; a transom swim/boarding platform for convenience; a carbon fiber mast and low VCG 6.2’ shoal draft keel for more stability; and a resin-infused, composite hull and deck for greater strength. Belowdecks, the choice was clear, use the same beautifully varnished cherry or teak joinerwork, entertainment center and styling so highly acclaimed in our deluxe J/160.
J/46 is a "maxi-Ditch" yacht, the tallest yacht that can fit under the bridges of the Intra-Coastal Waterway. Yet she is non-intimidating. A high length-to-beam ratio on the waterline of this sea-kindly yacht significantly improves tracking offshore in large waves and makes sailplan balance less critical. J/46 sails with either main or jib only, always responding predictably to a light touch on the helm. Sail power with good stability allows cruising with working jib rather than large genoa. That’s less work for the crew and improved visibility for the person on the helm. J Boats’ unique spinnaker system makes downwind sailing possible for two. A modern asymmetric spinnaker attaches to the top of the anchor roller, is contained within a co*ckpit-controlled snuffer, and is stored, ready to use, in the bow locker. The spinnaker is hoisted to the masthead, 2’ above the headstay intersect, leaving space for the snuffer to shift on a jibe. Jibing is then easy. One simply lets off one spinnaker sheet and pulls in the other.
Sailing Awards
J/46 Selected for SAIL Magazine's Top Ten. Atlantic City (New Jersey) January 20, 2000 - J/46 Awarded Sailing World Boat-of-the-Year. Atlantic City (New Jersey) January 19, 2000 -The new J/46, flagship of the 2000 Sailing World BOTY fleet was awarded "Best in Class" and recognized for excellence in sailboat design and construction.
Specifications
Sail-Used
2004
13'10"
7'6"
Diesel
Fiberglass
90 Gallons (340.69 Liters)
117 Gallons (442.89 Liters)
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar 4LH-TE
- Engine Model: Yanmar 4LH-TE
- Engine Year: 2004
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 76.00
- Power KW: 56.67
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 1874.00
Full Details
Manufacturer Provided Description
J/46 may be the only investment grade sailing yacht of its size not requiring professional crew to sail at designed performance levels - or to maintain. Two people can easily manage her upwind and down to achieve the same 8 knot passage-making speeds under sail that is possible when motoring with 76hp diesel auxiliary. To insure that good sailing days are spent sailing rather than scrubbing and varnishing, J/46 is designed to be virtually maintenance-free. Her exquisite joinerwork is protected from the sun - belowdecks where it?s beauty can be preserved. Helped by new materials and techniques, great boats evolve from the joint experiences of designer, builder and owners to become state-of-the-art. J/46 is such a vessel, inheriting the proven hull shape of the J/44, an offshore bluewater classic, having won the Fastnet, Sydney-Hobart, NYYC Queen?s Cup and Trans-Atlantic races. J/44 is the only Class of yacht ever to be given its own class start by the Cruising Club of America in the Newport-Bermuda Race. To create the J/46, a foot of sailing length is added for speed; a transom swim/boarding platform for convenience; a carbon fiber mast and low VCG 6.2-foot shoal draft keel for more stability; and a resin-infused, composite TPI SCRIMP hull and deck for greater strength. Belowdecks, the choice was clear. Use the same beautifully varnished cherry or teak joinerwork, entertainment center and styling so highly acclaimed in the J/160 flagship. J/46 is a "maxi-Ditch" yacht, the tallest yacht that can fit under the bridges of the Intra-Coastal Waterway. Yet she is non-intimidating. A high length-to-beam ratio on the waterline of this seakindly yacht significantly improves tracking offshore in large waves and makes sailplan balance less critical. J/46 sails with either main or jib only, always responding predictably to a light touch on the helm.
Engine
Yanmar 4 cylinder4JH3-TE 19” Max Prop 2 Blade (2023) Fresh water cooling Heat exchanger After/Intercooler Turbo Charger Wet Exhaust
Electronics/Instruments
Ritchie Compass Windex Radar Reflector Raymarine Ray63 Dual Station VHF with GPS Raymarine RayMic Wireless Handset GAM SS2 Stainless Masthead VHF antenna Raymarine i70 x 4 Displays Raymarine Axiom Pro 12S MFD at helm Raymarine ES7 at Nav Station Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler Radar Xantrex XPower 1000 Inverter/Battery Charger Fusion MS-RA70NSX Marine StereoAIS 700 Class B Transceiver 30a dedicated battery charger 30a House service Shore power cord 4 House batteries/1 Dedicated Starter Battery Autopilot Radar pole
Sail Area
IJPE : 1020.00 sq ft I : 58.50 ft J : 16.67 ft P : 53.50 ft E : 19.92 ft Working Sail Area : 1021.00 sq ft
Sails
North Sails:Tour Ultra Full Batten - 2020Tour Ultra Genoa - 2019Tour Ultra #3 Jib - 2023 (Never used)G2 Asymmetric Nylon - 2018Storm Jib (Never used)Storm Trysail (Never used)Snoffer Sock#4 Jib (old) Sail Cover
Original Equipment
White Hull, Grey non-skid decks Grey boot stripe and cove stripe 2" Extra headroom (Lower floorboards) Espar heat 7.5" keel Varnished teak interior instead of standard cherry Inner fore-stay deck prep Hall Spar - Lazy jacks, storm trysail track, Spinnaker halyard
Electrical
Voltage 12-volt DC Power System Batteries1-Group 27 lead acid2- Group 4D AGM Voltage 120 - Volt System ShoreAux 120 Volt power inlets 1-30-amp 120-volt Aux. 120 Volt EquipmentAtlantic Marine Products water heaterVictron Energy battery charger/inverter Fusion radio
Plumbing
2- Electric Bilge pumps 1- Manual bilge pump1 Jabsco 12-Volt Shower sump/box pump 2-Manual, Overboard/ holding tank heads
Tankage
2- Diesel tanks - aluminum - total 90 gallons Racor Engine fuel filters 2- Fresh water tanks - Polyethylene - Total 120 gallons 2- Black water holding tanks
Anchorage
Delta 55 anchor Fortress (#55) anchorGalvanized Anchor chain Three-strand nylon Anchor rode Lewmar electric windlass
Rig and hardware
Carbon fiber Mast Hydraulic backstay adjuster Aluminum Boom (Refit 2023) with two reef sheaves Whisker pole fittings on mastAluminum Whisker Pole/HardwareRigging inspected 2023New inner forestay (2023) Starboard spreader flag halyard Two spinnaker halyards, main halyard, jib halyard (inspected 2023) Harken roller furling for genoa Snatch blocks for spinnaker sheet Fully adjustable Lewmar jib tracks and leads (two sets of tracks) Lazy Jack furling system for mainsail Winches2- Harkin 64-2st2- Harkin 53st2-Harkin 48st
Updated lighting
LED running light, anchor light, steaming light, foredeck light, Tri-color LED masthead light
Additional
Lee cloths (3) on bunks in main salon Salon sole courtesy night lights with companionway switch Seafrost refrigeration system engine driven with 110-volt assist Gas Grill – propaneStorage shelf above rudder post to hold emergency tiller Dodger with leather covered handrail Bimini co*ckpit Table by Edson – varnished with storage bag co*ckpit cushions and Sport-A-Seats (2) Dock lines, fenders, boathooks (2), bell, horn, electronic flare, some spare parts Jacklines (2) – webbing plus padeyes in co*ckpit for tethers Set of Signal Flags Tools, Bosun's chair, dust buster
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Contact
For more information about this yacht, please contact Andrew Porter.
For more information about this yacht,
please contact Andrew Porter.
We look forward to working with you!
Andrew Porter
One Maritime Drive Suite 1
Portsmouth RI 02871 USA
