1997
Year
J BOATS
Builder
42' (12.8m)
Length
2
Cabins

Arcadia - 1997 42' J BOATS J/42
Marblehead Massachusetts United States
$179,000 USD


Yacht for sale is a 1997 J BOATS 42' "Arcadia" J/42 Cruising or Racing Sailboat in Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA.

Arcadia is an excellent example of one of the finest performance cruisers ever built. She is well maintained, well equipped and exceptionally clean. Key features include a carbon fiber rig, 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.

Some of the recent upgrades include:

  • New Garmin GMI/GNX Sailing Instruments – 2021
  • New North Sails Quick Cover (stack pack) for the Main - 2021
  • New Stainless Wire Lifelines & Gates - 2023
  • New interior upholstery - 2020
  • New fuel tank - 2019
  • New heads, fixtures and hoses - 2021
  • Cabin sole revarnished - 2023
  • New custom varnished teak cockpit table, seats up to 6 - 2023
  • See Full Specs for a complete list of recent upgrades.

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




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LENGTH 42'
BUILDER J BOATS
ASKING PRICE $179,000 USD
BUILT 1997
BEAM 12' 3"
DRAFT N/A
MAX SPEED N/A
CRUISING SPEED N/A
CABINS 2
GROSS TONNAGE 0.00
DISPLACEMENT 39400000 Lbs
LOCATION Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA
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FULL SPECIFICATIONS

Detailed Description

Accommodations

Arcadia features a 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 fan 2022
  • Access to the forward Head to port.

Forward Head:

  • New toilet and hoses 2021
  • 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 
  • No shorepower
Electronics & Navigation
  • Garmin GMI/GNX Sailing Instruments Speed/Depth (2021)
  • Garmin GPS-Map 1040N chartplotter at the helm
  • Garmin Radar on stern pole
  • Robertson AP300X below-decks autopilot
  • Icom IC-M422 VHF radio
  • 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
  • Boom vang
  • Rod rigging
  • Lines led to cockpit via Lewmar Halyard Clutches (6) (2021)
  • Main Halyard (2022)
  • Harken jib furler
  • Hydraulic backstay adjuster
  • Carbon Spinnaker pole w/ mast track
  • WinchRite electric winch driver

Sails:

  • Dacron full-battened Mainsail (2011)
  • North Sails Quick Cover (2021), with adjustable lazy jacks (2023)
  • Original sail cover available
  • 135 Genoa (2011)
  • 100% Working Jib (original)
  • Asymmetrical spinnaker
  • Symmetrical spinnaker
  • Storm jib 
Deck & Cockpit

Groundtackle:

  • Custom stainless stemhead with anchor roller
  • Delta style anchor 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)
  • Swim ladder
  • Outboard motor mount on stern rail

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.
  • New custom wheel cover (2023)
  • 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 (2007)
  • Dodger (2019)
  • Connector between Bimini & Dodger
  • Custom wheel cover
Mechanical Equipment
  • New Fuel Tank (2019)
  • Max-prop 3 blade 20" feathering prop
  • Emergency tiller
  • 1997 Yanmar 3JH-TE 47hp turbo diesel
  • Racor fuel/water Seperator 
Miscellaneous
  • New dock lines and fenders 2021
  • Horseshoe life buoy
  • 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, decorations, clocks/barometers, handhelds, personal PFD's etc.

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