40 J Boats 2002 Boat for Sale

Measurements:

Keel: Fin
LOA: 40 ft 0 in
Beam: 12 ft 0 in
LWL: 35 ft 0 in
Minimum Draft: 7 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 7 ft 0 in
Ballast: 6000 lbs
Dry Weight: 13900 lbs
Total Power: 40 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Yanmar
Year Built: 2002
Engine Model: 3JH3-E
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Propeller: Folding propeller
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 40 HP
Cruising Speed: 7 knots @ 2500 RPM
Maximum Speed: 8 knots
Fresh Water Tanks: 2 Plastic (75 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: 1 Aluminum (27 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: 1 Plastic (14 Gallons)
Number of cabins: 3
Number of heads: 1

IJPE : 781.00 sq ft

I : 50.50 ft

J : 14.50 ft

P : 46.50 ft

E : 17.75 ft

Working Sail Area : 780.00 sq ft

Accommodations for up to 6 in a two-stateroom interior. The interior of this J/120 has the teak trim package including the varnished teak "ceilings" (hull sheathing above the settees and berths in the main, forward and aft cabins and the varnished teak lockers above the salon settees. The balance of the interior is finished in a Herreshoff style with varnished teak trim on white flat panels and varnished teak and holly sole, giving the boat a bright airy interior. 4 large ports, 5 small ports, and 2 large and 2 smaller hatches provide an abundance of natural light and ventilation all with screens while 12 volt lighting with swivel style reading lamps at all berths and settees as well as overhead dome style lamps provide plenty of lighting in the evening.

All berths and settee are 6'-6" or longer and the headroom is 6'-4"
Starting forward is the private featuring a V-berth with some open storage and bin type storage below. Incorporated in the previously described ceilings are full length storage shelves. Aft and to starboard is a bureau with drawers followed by a private access to the head, while aft and to port is a dressing seat (with storage under) and then a hanging locker.

The enclosed is aft and to starboard with private access from the Forward or "Master" Stateroom as well as the Salon and features an ensuite shower arrangement draining to a separate sump system, manual W.C. and molded fiberglass vanity with molded in sink with H&C pressure water and storage under and in lockers outboard.

The salon offers comfortable seating for 6+ on straight settees P&S (tankage under) with storage behind the seat backs and in the optional varnished teak lockers and shelving above. Dining is from a varnished teak drop leaf table.

Aft and to starboard is the forward facing featuring flip top style chart table and drawer storage under. Immediately adjacent are the yacht's electrical distribution panels and a storage shelf for associated nav. sundries.

Opposite to port is the with double burner Force 10 propane stove with oven, polished stainless steel deep double basin sink with pressure H&C water and manual fresh water. Chilled food stuffs are easily handled in the large refrigeration compartment fitted with 12 volt Seafrost refrigeration. Dry goods easily stow in several lockers and a set of drawers. Interior access to what J/120 owners often refer as "the garage" (sail locker which is also accessed via the cockpit) is via a door at the aft end of the galley.

To starboard of the companionway is the private Aft Stateroom featuring a double berth with storage shelf with fiddle above. On the outboard side the berth extends forward to provide a dressing seat with storage under and furthest forward and outboard is a hanging locker.

Upgraded Ultra leather fabrics in like new condition.

2021 Sparcraft aluminum double spreader keel stepped mast rigged with BSI installed rod rigging (2021); 

Antal sliding mast track system and set of cars

Carbon Fiber sprit and aluminum boom.

Mainsail(s):

North Sails NPL Sport Carbon main, 2 reefs.  Perfect condition. (2025)

North Sails 3DL mainsail - inshore race main, with tafita complete one side (2017). Very good – regatta use only.

Quantum Dacron cruising main, with one reef point (2015) limited use.

Genoa(s) Jib(s):

North Sails Light/ Medium 3DI Raw 12000 DPI 155% LP genoa (2024).  Used 6 times.

North Sails Medium/ Heavy 3DI 14000 DPI 150% LP genoa (2023) Used 10 times.

North Sails Light/ Medium 3DI 14000 DPI 150% LP genoa (2014)

North Sails Light/Medium 3DL, with tafitta, (2017).  Good condition.

North Sails Dacron Blade 105% LP (2024) (brand new)

North Sails cruising jib 105% for furler

Spinnaker(s):

North Sails A2 Class spin, Norlam, 165 sqmtr, (new July 2023), White with Blue stripe, chevrons and tack stop.  

North Sails A2 Class spin arix 700 hybrid, 165sqmtr, (2016) (Blue complete with trim chevrons and tack stops)

North Sails A2 Class spin, for cruising and Wednesday nights – Red and White

North Sails A3 Class spin 135sqmtr, (2014) (Yellow).  Very good condition.

North Sails A4 spinnaker, norlam 150, 150sqmtr, (2021).  Blue with white centre (barely used)

ATN Snuffer (2002) light use

Rigging:
Harken 48ST 2 speed primaries
Harken 44ST 2 speed halyard and reefing line winches
Harken 44ST 2 speed mainsheet winches
Harken roller furling (currently not installed)
Harken Air block deck layout

Hall rigid Quickvang
Outboard genoa T-track with Antal sliding car system.

Harken Mainsheet traveler, upgraded with windward sheeting car (2015)

6:1 Mainsail Cunningham system 

New Teflon sprit bearing (2014).

Harken MKIV roller furler and headfoil (new 2021)

All clutches (six in total) including double clutch system for main halyard replaced (2018)

Sailtech backstay, recently serviced (2023)

-All lines are race rigged and regularly maintained.  No new lines needed.

-All halyard connections are Tylaska

Equipped for racing and offshore work
Raymarine Tactick Racing system:

Three (3) T290 maxi view displays on mast (2023)

Two (2) T215 dual view maxi displays on sea hood (2015)

One (1) T112 wind display on sea hood (2015)

One (1) T111 multi-function display at nav station (2015)

Raymarine tacktick wireless to NMEA 2000 converter, and NMEA 2000 backbone installed for connectivity.

Actisense USB input from the NMEA 2000 backbone, enabling full connectivity to the boat's data for laptop navigation.

USB charges installed at Nav and binnacle

One hull transmitter (2015)

Masthead wind transducer (2015)

One (1) handheld puck/maxi view remote (2015)

Raymarine ST 6000R linear drive autopilot wired remote control, ram equiped with quick disconnects for inshore racing

Autopilot control (Raymarine) P70m at the helm, (2024)
Sony AM/FM/CD stereo (2014) with i-phone, USB & Blue Tooth conn. Bose speakers in the salon and cockpit
Xantrex propane solenoid

Remote control for stereo at helm
Ritchie 6" magnetic compass
Raymarine ST5000+ Sail Pilot control
B&G Zeus II 9 inch chart plotter (2016)

B&G wireless hub (2016)

Simrad 3G radar dome (2016)

Scan Strut transom radar mount, with quick disconnects (2015)

ICOM M504 VHF with DSC (2015)

ICOM ram mic installed at steering pedestal (2015)

EM trac AIS receiver/ transmitter with silent switch (2015)

EM Trac AIS/VHF antenna splitter (2015)

Shakespeare VHF/AIS antenna (2021)

Wired for both 12 Volt DC and 120 Volt AC service. A Xantrex Prosine 1800 watt inverter handles AC loads when off the dock.
12 Volt DC
Switch panel with breakers
Digital volt & amp meters
100 Amp Balmar alternator (2010)
Balmar Max Charge alternator regulator (2010)
Balmar battery temperature sensor
3 Group 31 house batteries, royal surrettes (2021) lighter weight
110 ahr Lifeline GPL 1400T AGM start battery
Xantrex digital Echo Charger automatic engine start battery charger
Xantrex XBM Battery Monitor with battery temperature sensor
120 Volt AC
3 Hela 12 volt turbo fans (1 in each cabin)
All cabin lighting upgraded to LED 

Switch panel with breakers
Guest galvanic isolator

30 amp shore power inlet
20 amp Charles battery charger
Water heater (also engine supplied)
Outlets
Xantrex 1800 watt Prosine inverter with interface at nav. Station (2015)

LED running lights, bow, stern, steaming light, anchor light and masthead tri light LUNASEA (2021)

Upgraded Yanmar 3JH3-E 40 hp fresh water cooled diesel turns a 2 bladed Flexifold propeller on a 1" stainless steel shaft showing approx. 2250 hours as of date of listing.

Many spare hoses, filters, etc.
Racor fuel filter
Flexifold 17 X 14 bladed propeller (2014)
Volvo Dripless shaft seal (2011)
Water tanks "sterilized" twice per year to insure water quality

Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump

2015 Secondary Manual bilge pump (ORC requirement) mounted in aft garage with 25 feet of hose
Edson cable steering with upgraded Edson thru shaft wheel brake vs friction brake
New PYI Jeffa rudder bearings (2011) including Pur lip seal

Espar marine diesel heating system, with four (4) outlets (2016)

Fuel tank burnished (2018)

White fiberglass hull cored with Baltek end grain balsa built using the patented SCRIMP system finished with original white gelcoat in good condition with red boot top and cove stripes. The bottom is finished with Petit Vivid White multi-season ablative paint faired and wet sanded to 600 grit, then high speed polished (burnished). Keel and rudder faired by Waterline Systems complete with laser alignment.

Two tone fiberglass cored and SCRIMPED decks with Moondust non-skid on white. Large cockpit with voluminous sail locker to port and lazarettes aft. Wide side decks with double stainless stanchions and lifelines with gates P&S; double stainless steel bow and quarter rails with cable gates at the transom.

Custom stainless steel anchor roller (improved version of the builders) with derlin roller

S.S. Bimini  (light blue Color)
S.S. Dodger (New 2021) (Navy Blue Color)

Mainsail Cover (2017) (Navy Blue Color)

Wheel Cover (Navy Blue Color 2022)

Wheel leather wrap installed 2023

Interior mesh locker covers 
Cockpit cushions white (three)
Cockpit table, varnished teak complete with storage bag
H&C Transom shower
Scoop or step type transom with fold down stainless swim ladder

Steel propane tank (2025)
Screens for foredeck and main cabin hatch, as well as main entry opening.

Outboard Motor bracket on stern rail (removable) 
Three (3) fire extinguishers
Lifesling, complete with custom cover (2024)

Heavy duty winter full boat top cover (2022) by Noakes Canvas

ACR rapid fix GPS Eprib (2015, new battery in 2023)

2015 steel cradle with custom bunk pads 

Upgrades:

2025 Complete ORR measurement, including physical weighing of boat and spar (one of the lightest full interior J120s)

2016 Custom upper cabinet mesh covers in lieu of teak doors (used for pipe berth install)

2016 Custom diverter wheels (2) for offside halyards on custom milled delrin bases (2016)

2016 Check Stay clutches Spinlock

2016 Secondary tack clutch Port side Lewmar

2016 Custom bobstay install, with reinforcing, and retracting stay

2015 Lower berth lee cloths, blue seas 

2015 Interior safety logos with glow in dark features

2015 Wichard pad eyes in five (5) locations for harness clipping points

Additional items:

For those familiar with J/Boat lingo, she has the following upgrades which are incorporated into the specifications above: Graphic group, Comfort group, Systems group, Deluxe trim group, Teak hull siding or ceilings as well as many other single options. She has the improved anchor locker forward and was built well after the keel sump was improved and re-engineered.

This J/120 is on her 4th owner. Now the boat is located in Halifax, Nova Scotia and remains in a “captain” type-maintained status and is hauled and launched each year.