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New Wave32' J Boats J-99 1999

This vessel is no longer on the market, hull & deck.

• End grained balsa/foam composite construction using biaxial and unidirectional glass with ISO NPG gelcoat and vinylester resin on the outer hull layer to prevent osmotic gelcoat blisters.

• “SCRIMP” resin infusion molding process for optimum laminate strength and light weight with 65% glass content in structural skins.

• Structural engineering and construction to exceed ISO 12215 requirements for Cat A.

• White gelcoat hull finish.

• All bulkheads are laminated or bonded to both the hull and deck.

• Main bulkhead is substantially built with composite sandwich construction & materials.

• Resin infused high-strength structural grid is at the heart of the J/99 structural layout and directly accepts all primary keel and mast base loads while connecting together and providing stiffness for the hull, deck and primary bulkheads.

• Low VCG (vertical center of gravity), high aspect ratio standard keel built with an encapsulated cast iron fin and integral lead wedge shoe and then thru-bolted and bonded to the hull with substantial backing plates. Option for all lead deep fin keel.

• Molded non-skid surfaces on the horizontal deck surfaces.

• Molded toe rails on the foredeck and outboard of primary winches.

• High-aspect, balanced spade rudder constructed from biaxial and unidirectional glass, stainless steel stock mounted in JP3 self-aligning bearings. 

• Cockpit layout design optimized for short-handed sailing.

Engine & Electrical

• VOLVO D1-20 diesel engine with freshwater cooling, sail drive, folding propeller.

• 115 amp standard engine alternator.

• Keyless Volvo engine panel in cockpit.

• 50L (13 gal.) diesel fuel tank located under port settee.

• Hi/low engine room ventilation fan.

• 100 amp AGM house battery. Option for 2nd house battery of same size.

• 70 amp AGM engine start battery with switches and double diode/circuit breaker.

• Master battery on/off switches located under nav table.

• Sound insulation for engine compartment.

• 12V DC distribution panel mounted outboard in nav station.

• Overhead LED lighting in main cabin.

• Cabin lighting in the head area & aft cabins.

• LED bow and stern navigation lights.

• Bonding system for protection from lightning.

• Electric bilge pump.

Deck Hardware

• Primary winches: 40:1 power ratio, aluminium self-tailing configuration with 2-speeds, mounted on cockpit coamings.

• Secondary winches: 35:1 power ratio, aluminium self-tailing configuration with 2-speeds, mounted on aft end of coach roof on each side of companionway.

• Mainsheet purchase system with 6:1 coarse-tune terminating to centerline swivel cam base, and with 24:1 fine tune purchase.

• Mainsheet traveller track mounted to raised molding at cockpit floor with drainage below and with 4:1 control purchase system at each side of cockpit.

• Composite tiller with vertical articulating tiller head and universal telescoping tiller extension with handle grip. Stainless steering stops are built into the tiller bearing at the deck.

• Adjustable jib lead system with floating lead blocks, 8:1 inhauler system, and cockpit controls.

• Jib sheet turning blocks attached to padeyes on the side deck outboard of the cockpit to deflect jib sheet to the primary winches.

• Turning blocks for spinnaker sheets attached to padeyes & stern rail points.

• Fairleads and rope clutch for spinnaker tack line (on starboard side of coach roof).

• Clear anodized mast collar with lead block attachments for halyards and reef lines.

• Halyard organizer blocks on each side of seahood.

• Rope clutches for cabin top halyards, reef and mast control lines.

• OSR & ISO compliant lifeline system includes: twin SS bow pulpit rails with inboard support legs, SS lifeline stanchions with inboard support where required, double lifelines of 1 x 19 SS wire w/toggle termination at bow and lashing at stern rails and twin SS stern rails with triple lifelines of 1 x 19 SS wire across transom.

• Mooring cleats at bow and transom corners (4 total).

• Self-draining foredeck anchor locker with hinged deck cover and closing latch.

• Opening skylight hatch (500 x 500) for the head/storage/forepeak area.

• Flush opening ISO approved aft hatch located in the cockpit floor for quick access to under-deck steering system components.

• Custom SS chainplates for forestay, shrouds & backstay.

• SS handrails on coach roof.

• Sliding companionway hatch.

• Acrylic companionway washboard with integral vent and lock.

• Opening ports – one for each aft cabin. Option for additional cockpit opening ports.

• Large fixed acrylic portlights (2) for main salon area.

• Manual cockpit operated bilge pump with transom drain.

• Compass with internal light & plastic cover.

• Line organizer storage bags (2).

• Winch handle holders (2).

Spars & Rigging

• Tapered, fractional AG+ aluminum mast with black anodized finish includes two pairs of swept spreaders attached with through-bars. The mast is a keel stepped configuration with adjustable mast step. The mast section shape was developed specifically for the J/99 and includes a unique extruded track to accommodate standard luff car sliders or bolt rope on mainsail. Other features include standard tack reef hardware, boom and boom vang gooseneck fittings, long welded mast head crane with backstay termination, internal side shroud terminations, headstay attachment hardware, halyard sheaves. A watertight dam installed inside the mast tube with a drain hole located just above deck level. Steaming light wiring exits the mast above deck and leads through deck via watertight gland. Belowdeck mast includes tie-rod. 

• Black anodized AG+ aluminum boom with internal 8:1 clew outhaul system to lead to cockpit, boom vang attachment, mainsheet block termination with sheaves for two reef lines and outhaul.

• Rigid boom vang with double ended 18:1 purchase to cam cleats on aft corners of coachroof.

• Dyform standing rigging with soft backstay.

• 48:1 cascade purchase system for backstay control.

• Fixed carbon fiber bowsprit painted black, with tack line padeye & underside bobstay attachment.

• Standard running rigging package to include 1 jib halyard, 1 main halyard, & 1 spinnaker halyard with snap shackle. Sheets included are 2 jib sheets, 2 spinnaker sheets, and coarse & fine sheets for mainsail. Control lines: traveller, tack line, 2 reef lines and backstay.

No Head stay furler

Carbon Fiber Fixed Bow Sprit:

The J/99 is the first J with a fixed carbon bowsprit. The sprit is easily removed by way of two bolts just aft of the stem, and is supported by a Dyneema bobstay to the bow. The primary benefits of a fixed bowsprit for offshore sailing are reduced weight in the bow and better protection against water intrusion.

• Bulkheads and furniture finished in white with wood trim & moldings in white gelcoat, for a clean appearance & low maintenance easy to clean surfaces.

• Wood effect durable laminate finish on cabin sole boards.

• Painted finish on interior hull surface with outboard storage bags in the main cabin.

• Natural light and ventilation from overhead hatch (500 x 500).

• Molded head module: Marine head connected to holding tank with flush through manual pump, storage bin to starboard.

• Open sail storage area forward.

• Access door to main cabin.

• Spacious cabin with standing headroom and natural light from 2 fixed acrylic deck ports.

• Main cabin table with fold-down sides. with cover

• Matching settee berths to port and starboard with cushions and backrests.

• 100L (26 gal.) flexible freshwater tank under aft starboard quarter berth.

• Storage compartment areas behind backrests and below the settee platform. Mesh storage bags on hull sides.

• Galley with “L” shape configuration including top opening insulated icebox, single-burner stove with gimbal, polished SS sink with overboard drain, pressurized freshwater system & faucet, dry goods storage outboard, and storage & trash locker below the sink & under the stove.

• Sit-down, forward-facing navigation chart table with lifting table lid, chart storage, instrument storage & mounting panel outboard, and nav gear storage shelves under the table. Additional storage opportunities are located outboard and under the seat.

• 2 Overhead stainless grab rails.

Twin double private quarter berth cabins, each equipped with cushion, reading light and storage vanity. Additional storage below berth.

• Companionway with curved, molded treads. Hinge-up panel for access to the front of engine

Factory Options

Two Tone Deck

• Hull Bootstripe

• Opening Ports (4) in aft face of cabin house and cockpit 

• DC Refrigeration

• Harken Carbo-Foil Jib system, No jib furler

Swim Ladder

Optimized running rigging

  Electronics

• B&G Triton-2 Autopilot Controler
• B&G NAC-3 Auto-pilot Core Pack,
• Precision-9 compass and RF-25 rudder feedback unit
• B&G DD15 Drive unit for sailboats
• Jeffa Tiller Lever
• Jeffa Dragline with tiller pin
• G10 Autopilot drive platform
• Vulcan 9 FS Display with C-Map
• GPS Antenna 10hz
• 3- Triton 20/20 Displays
• Mast bracket for 3-2020/displays
• Triton 2 Speed, Depth, Wired wind pack
• Triton Digital display
• V60 VHF Radio w/DSC & AIS Receiver
• H60 Wireless Hand set' f/V60
• Shakespeare 5216 VHF antenna 

North Sails 2021

• Mainsail 3Di RAW 360 with Antel slidders
• Jib Light/Medium 3Di Raw 760 
• Jib Medium/Heavy 3Di Raw 760
• A2 Asymmetrical Airx 650N Bain
• A3 Asymmetrical Airx 650N Bain
• Code Zero on continus Facnor Furler

VC Offshore bottom sanded

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Race results

• 2nd in class Jamestown Around Island 2021
• 2nd in class JYC summer series 2022
• 3rd in class Ida Lewis double-handed overnight 2022 - Ken Read was first 

Specifications

• Price USD: $ 239,000

Barrington, Rhode Island, United States

• LOA: 32 ft in
• Display Length: 32 ft
• Beam: 11' 2"
• Water Capacity: 29 gals
• Fuel Capacity: 13 gals
• Engine Details: Volvo/Penta D1-20
• Engine 1: 2021 0.00 HP
• Days on Market: INQUIRE

+ 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.

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The J/99 is the newest addition to the J Sport range, combining headroom and comfortable interior accommodation with the tiller-driven responsiveness of a sport boat. The sail and deck plan are optimized for easy handling with fewer crew, and incorporate the latest developments from the award-winning J/121 and the new Offshore Sailing World champion J/112E.

Now more than ever, sailors are attracted to adventure-filled, signature events (Fastnet, Middle Sea, Chicago-Mac, etc.) where straight-line speed, sail handling, strategy and weather routing are all equally put to the test. The J/99 is designed to excel in these events (both fully crewed and short-handed) while delivering the exhilarating, family-friendly experience the J Sport range is known for.

“The J/99 opens up a wide range of sailing possibilities,” commented designer Alan Johnstone. “The versatile sail plan, balanced hull form and efficient cockpit will work as well for short-handed offshore sailing as for weekend sailing with friends. The J/99 packs a lot of performance and versatility into a manageable size and budget.”

Unlike most short-handed racers, the J/99 has a versatile cockpit for both day-cruising and day-racing that can accommodate as many as 6 comfortably. The deck plan reveals several J/121 inspired additions including the floating jib lead system, 8:1 inhauler system, cockpit-led controls (including outhaul, cunningham, and vang), an optional inner forestay provision, and an optional water ballast system. The standard backstay is a 48:1 double-ended, cascading system with an option for an integral hydraulic pump. The two self-tailing primary winches are located near the aft end of the coaming to allow easier trimming by the driver when in short-handed mode.

The J/99 is tiller steered with a choice of a single centerline, balanced rudder, or an optional twin rudder configuration (which is popular for offshore short-handed sailing when using auto-pilot). A wheel package is also available as an option.

The J/99 interior is roomy with clean lines and uncluttered spaces. The main cabin features two full length settee berths with optional flip-up pilot berths. The L-shaped galley has everything for the weekend cruise including a two burner stove, large ice-box and inboard sink with pressure water system. There’s a proper sit-down, forward-facing, navigation station to starboard. The drop-leaf main cabin table is a nice extra, usually seen only on cruising J’s. There are standard matching double cabins aft with privacy doors. This versatile accommodation plan sleeps 2-4 on the high side for good offshore weight distribution, and up to 8 for the occasional inshore regatta or weekend cruise. The forepeak is dedicated as a head and sail storage area, and otherwise kept as light as possible.

Additional Information

High Quality Composite Engineering & Construction: The J/99 exceeds ISO 12215 requirements for Category A offshore sailing. The hull and deck are built STRONG with the SCRIMP resin-infusion molding process – a molding process proven to yield higher strength laminates for long lasting integrity in an environmentally friendly manner.

Volvo D1-20 engine: The J/99 is equipped with the fuel efficient Volvo D1-20 auxiliary engine with sail drive, two blade bronze prop and keyless engine panel. The two-bank 12V battery system includes a dedicated engine start battery (70amp AGM) and a 100amp AGM house battery. A DC Distribution panel is mounted outboard in the navigation station.

AG+ Custom Mast Section: The J/99 mast is an all-new, custom engineered alloy section (anodized black) developed specifically for the J/99 by AG+ Spars of France. The unique integral mainsail track of this mast accommodates either luff cars or bolt rope. This innovation, first developed for the J/112E, eliminates over 12 meters (40’) of fasteners and glue and allows engineers to take advantage of the increased stiffness that the integral track geometry provides for final the spar section calculations. A tapered top section and quality hardware result in a rig that delivers the best performance & value. The mast is keel stepped with an adjustable base and includes a pre-formed mast wedge as well as a watertight internal dam including drain above deck.

Carbon Fiber Fixed & Watertight Bow Sprit: The J/99 is the first J with a fixed carbon bowsprit. The sprit is easily removed by way of two bolts just aft of the stem, and is supported by a Dyneema bobstay to the bow. The primary benefits of a fixed bowsprit for offshore sailing are reduced weight in the bow and better protection against water intrusion.

Engineered Low VCG Keel: The low VCG keel of the J/99 is a high-tech two-metal keel (draft of 1.9m/ 6.5’) comprised of an encapsulated cast iron fin with integral lead wedge bulb – a similar construction method as the J/112E and J/121. This keel provides the J/99 with exceptional stability.

Yachting Monthly

• Digital edition

• Graham Snook
• August 6, 2019

J-Boats has a strong racing pedigree 
but can the new J/99 cut the mustard for cruisers? 
Graham Snook put it through its paces to find out

Credit: Graham Snook

Product Overview

• Great performance for her size
• Excellent rope handling in the cockpit
• Light loads
• Basic interior
• Minimal heads
• Weight on helm

Manufacturer:

Let’s address the elephant in the room immediately: if you’re looking for a 30ft 
yacht for sedate cruising, then the J/99 isn’t 
the best choice.

She can be cruised, which is 
why you’ll find her in these pages, but what 
she does better than other cruising yachts her size, is sail well and sail fast.

Cruising isn’t 
what she was primarily designed for, but if you 
want speed and control (and the potential to have great fun screaming 
along the coast and more fun short-handed passage racing), then 
she could be a great choice.

Usually, speed means running along a knife-edge – one minute you’re grinning like a fool, pushing the envelope of control, while the next you’re retrieving waterlogged pieces of a spinnaker and looking an expensive repair bill square in the eyes.

The rudder stock is forward of the tiller stock to take the tiller aft and increase cockpit space. Credit: Graham Snook

The J/99, however, has speed, stacks of it, but it’s effortless.

At 8 knots we might as well have been sailing at 4 knots for all the worry there was on board.

THE TEST VERDICT

Sailing the J/99 was a delight, and very easy.

Admittedly she did have brand new 3Di carbon sails, these add to her cost and performance, but even so she’ll be able to be sailed with the minimum of effort whatever sails you choose.

Neither boat nor crew were stressed while sailing at speeds few 32 foot cruisers reach.

With 12-16 knots TWS she was in her element. A bit more breeze and the smiles would have been even harder to remove from our faces.

Down below the space isn’t palatial, but it is practical.

The interior is simple with just enough comfort. The saloon has fabric bags with pockets that cover the hull sides. Credit: Graham Snook

It is basic and won’t suit everyone – after all, everyone has different thresholds of what they will put up with.

Likewise the finish down below wasn’t of the highest quality, but this was hull number one, and on deck the attention to detail was very good indeed.

She might not be a great cruising boat, but she will give her owners quick passage times and what you lose in comfort, you gain in easy, fast fun.

WOULD SHE SUIT YOU AND YOUR CREW?

When I go travelling I spend as little time in my hotel room as possible, so why pay more for 5 star luxury features I’m not going to take advantage of?

There is good access to the engine under the companionway steps. Credit: Graham Snook

As long as the bed is comfortable and has the most basic of amenities I’m happy.

The same can be said for the J/99, she has the comfort and space where it’s needed: the saloon and the twin double aft cabins, but the minimum where it’s not.

If you’re port hopping, sailing or racing during the day and eating out in the evening, there is no need to carry a fully-furnished interior, a large weighty galley and tonnes of spare water you won’t use.

We can so easily get hung up on needing more to cruise, the more stuff we have, the more power we need, the bigger batteries, the extra charging which all weighs and slows the boat down.

If we can cut down on what we don’t need then we can discover the joy of sailing fast with the minimum of effort.

If you go on the water to enjoy sailing, shouldn’t the sailing bit take priority over comfort?

The full test is available in the May 2019 issue of Yachting Monthly

Yachting World

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J/99 review: All thrills, no frills on board this double-handed racing machine

• May 3, 2019

The new J/99 is a versatile 32ft offshore speedster that targets the double-handed racing circuit

We tested the J/99 in the Solent in 17-25 knots of wind. Photos: Richard Langdon

We ghosted down the Hamble River under mainsail alone, the water slipping silently past our red hull in the grainy half-light of a winter morning. We’d hoisted the mainsail in our marina berth, then sailed out into the river, the engine left in tick-over for less than two minutes almost as a token gesture. I felt like a naughty kid, slipping out while the rest of the world was still waking up; going to make some trouble.

I had come to test the new J/99, sailing double-handed with the British J/Boats importer Paul Heys on a chilly, blustery January morning. Within ten minutes our demure departure was all but forgotten as we came bursting out of Southampton Water, our senses assaulted from all angles by the bitter north wind and our 100m 2 day-glo spinnaker. As the sun rose, everything about the day and this little powerhouse of a boat became bright, sharp and dynamic. I don’t know what the rest of the world was doing at 0800 on that January morning but we were having a blast.

The eagerly awaited J/99 directly targets a growing demographic of sailors who enjoy the fantastic short-handed racing scene available all across Europe. Of the 38 orders already confirmed, over half of the new owners intend to race short-handed and it was with this type of sailing in mind I arrived to make the test.

There’s plenty of room for the helmsman to pass across the aft section of the boat during a tack, leaving the whole cockpit free for the crew

The new design incorporates some interesting changes for J/Boats, which bring the J/99 into line with its closest rivals in this area of the market. Gone is the retractable bowsprit and furling jib, which have been the stalwarts of J/Boat design for close to 20 years, making way for a beamier shape, a fixed bowsprit and a hank-on jib. It’s different, but despite the new features, this still remains resolutely ‘J’ in its appearance and feel.

From the first moment I stepped into the cockpit, this boat struck me with its no-nonsense approach. Sail handling is simple, the cockpit clean and well laid-out, the helm dynamic and responsive. Just cruising down the river, the boat felt light and seemed to directly translate every puff of wind into increased speed. Compared to the Class 40s I have spent much of the last two years racing, the J/99 felt like a go-cart – a promising combination of agility and power.

Razor sharp

Upwind, we cut through the flat water like a knife though silk, achieving 6.7 knots of boat speed at a true wind angle of 38°, in 17 knots of wind. We were sailing with a full main and non-overlapping J2 jib, which felt slightly overpowered in the gusts over 20 knots, but proved easy to handle.

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The boat is stiff – it feels like a couple of bodies sitting on the rail would benefit the upwind performance, but that is often the case with short-handed boats and, once heeled, the angle remains steady and comfortable.

Helming upwind required very little input from our single rudder, the boat was incredibly well balanced and gust control could be easily managed by a gentle feathering on the helm and an ease on the mainsheet fine-tune system. We let the autopilot take over for an upwind leg and a couple of tacks, but I quickly took back the helm – this was way too much fun to allow a machine to take command.

The cockpit is large; it takes up a third of the overall deck length, with benches that are half the length of the cockpit. The area aft of the mainsheet is wide, flat and empty. There are two coachroof winches for halyards and two primaries next to the helming position.

Crew can sit either down on the cockpit seats, legs braced opposite, or up over the coaming – both are equally comfortable. There is room to sit two crewmembers side-by-side on these bench seats, though once activity starts it might become crowded.

The cockpit layout particularly suits performance shorthanded sailing

The jib is controlled using an interesting combination of a longitudinal track, together with floating down- and in haulers. By leading the sheet to a turning block positioned on the toe rail aft, a marginal outboard lead can be achieved when both in and down haulers are eased.

Tacking, even when cross-sheeted was quick and easy despite our lack of practice. The non-overlapping jib can be pulled most of the way in by hand, with the final grind from the high side as the J/99 starts to accelerate. The cockpit is so well ergonomically set up, a solo tack would be equally as easy.

I found the best helming position is to sit with one leg astride the mainsheet traveller, bracing against the two moulded foot rests. Traveller, mainsheet and backstay are all led to this position and with the jib or spinnaker sheets cross-winched, these can also easily be trimmed by the helmsman.

A tightly sheeted jib to leeward of mast displays that are clearly readable from the cockpit

The double-ended kicker is thoughtfully positioned and long enough to lead back to the helm from where it can be quickly released. The helming position is comfortable with a fantastic view of the water ahead, though I imagine it will feel somewhat exposed in rougher conditions – perhaps this is when the autopilot earns it’s keep.

When steering through a tack the helmsman can easily pass behind the mainsheet unhindered, leaving the cockpit free for flailing elbows. The J/99 uses tiller steering – the optional twin-rudder version still leads to a single tiller. There is room and an option to mount wheel steering in this area but I cannot imagine a good reason to do this. It would add extra weight further aft in the boat, fill up the cockpit and confine the helmsman.

The tiller is curved upwards to allow the mounting of a liferaft underneath – a common raft position for offshore boats and an eminently sensible one that keeps weight off the transom yet still provides a ready-to-launch raft on deck.

Initial jib car position fore and aft can be set using the track, which is pinned in place, then remaining controls dictate angle of attack and twist, with the down- hauler passing through the pinned jib car

Significant sail area

Off the breeze, the J/99 is punchy, versatile and a lot of fun. The 100m 2 A2 spinnaker is certainly a generous size and, in the test conditions, provided us with exciting reaching at angles up to 135° true, together with a competitive, powerful downwind VMG speed (sailing at 8.4 knots at 146° true). It also gives the adaptability to sail at deep angles with the tack line right off and the kite fully rotated around the bow. In this configuration we were still able to sail quickly at wind angles of up to 170° true.

We saw upper wind strengths of 25 knots and during these gusts the helm started to feel heavy as the big spinnaker loaded-up – I was caught out by one such gust, rounding up before I had time to respond. This isn’t to say the single rudder option is unresponsive – a timely, short, hard pump of the rudder always put us back on our feet – but merely that the big sail plan and gusty conditions do require concentration. For the ‘nip and tuck’ of close quarters manoeuvring, the single rudder gives a very direct grip to the water, which will allow the helmsman to fling the J/99 in and out of tight spaces.

For prolonged periods of powerful reaching under spinnaker, I believe the twin rudder option would be a sensible choice to avoid aching arms or lapses in concentration; so far 12 of the 38 orders have specified the twin rudder set up. If sailing under autopilot with single rudder, in gusty conditions it may be wise to use a higher level of response to enable the pilot to make more forceful corrections.

Fixed bowsprit marks a departure from the retractable bowsprits used on J/Boats of old

For reaching, we flew a 66m 2 cable-less Code 0 from the 2:1 tack line on the bowsprit, a sail that is a must for any offshore wardrobe. We whipped the zero up in a matter of seconds then blasted across the Solent reaching up to angles of 110° to the true wind and speeds up to nine knots, though the kicker was constantly in hand for gust control.

Sail handling downwind was as easy as upwind, even when managed by our unpractised crew of two. The bowsprit has double tack line fittings as standard – a 2:1 for the Code 0 and a single line for the spinnaker, giving a working option for peeling between off-wind sails.

The Code 0 tack line is managed with a jammer on the bow, while the single tack line is led to the cockpit. This makes perfect sense for double-handed takedowns when the zero is usually dropped inside the jib, on to the foredeck, while the spinnaker is taken into the cockpit under the boom. The Code 0 furler is not under significant load and can be furled by one person, by hand from the foredeck. Moulded toerails forward of the beam give extra security to any foredeck excursions.

The J/99 is an Alan Johnstone design

Versatility of design

Though these boats can be sailed fully crewed – which would optimally be with six people – it is impossible to ignore the focussed design aspects that make the J/99 stand out. Cast a critical eye over the cockpit and you’ll see an area designed for performance double-handed sailing.

It’s simple, perhaps even sparse, but everything is where it should be and I, for one, felt instantly at home. But don’t be fooled into thinking this boat is a one-trick pony; there is a clever adaptability to the design that will suit a wide range of sailors.

Yes, there are some fundamental aspects that have changed to be more geared-up for double-handed offshore racing, but J/Boats have maintained a foot in the inshore camp making a boat with a shape and features that promise great all-round performance.

The new fixed bowsprit design retains enough length to use a powerful asymmetric spinnaker but also allows owners to switch between symmetrical and asymmetrical set ups without penalty – a factor that is proving increasingly popular in the displacement offshore classes. The roller furler has been replaced in favour of hank-on style jibs.

The theory behind this is that when inshore racing, you can always ‘hold on’ until the downwind leg to make a headsail change, while offshore, a slab-reefed jib provides a more satisfactory shape to the sail and is still less hassle than a full-on sail change.

The alloy mast is a custom extrusion from AG+ designed to take both a mainsail with a bolt rope or captive slides with no adaptation required – meaning an owner could switch between an inshore bolt rope main and a short-handed one on sliders.

The J/99 has a full beam of 3.4m, which is carried most of the way aft with slight narrowing to the transom. This gives it an increased hull form stability to previous J/Boat designs, though unlike its closest rivals in the market, the JPK 1010, and the Sunfast 3200, the J/99 does not have chines. Instead, the more traditional lines give the hull shape more all-round performance and should offer greater versatility for inshore racing, particularly in lighter breeze.

The saloon is functional rather than luxurious

What’s below

The J/99 is clearly not aimed at those who are looking for a luxurious interior, but below decks there is a functional enough layout for weekend cruising, including twin aft cabins – something not often seen on racer/cruisers of this size.

The saloon is flanked by sofa berths, with a central table built around the keel-stepped mast. There is an option for pipecots outboard of the sofas, increasing the berths from six to eight – though eight people and their kit would certainly be a squeeze.

There’s a basic galley with a two-burner gas cooker, sink and galley storage facilities. The forepeak is a spacious open sail storage area with a heads plumbed-in behind the port bulkhead but no other ‘bathroom’ facilities – extra grab handles for rougher conditions would undoubtedly be a good idea.

AGM batteries are part of the standard boat package – one 70Ah for engine start and one 100Ah for house. The standard engine alternator is used for charging.

The starboard aft cabin mirrors the one to port

Our verdict

The J/99 is an exciting new addition to a competitive area of the market. It’s up against some tough competition, but make no mistake, this new design comes out of the corner fighting. Don’t look for frills because there aren’t any – this boat is all about great sailing performance.

It’s a fun, serious but manageable boat that is thoughtfully set up for double-handed sailing and would not require a huge number of crew to be competitive around the cans. It will suit sailors who enjoy both inshore and offshore racing and are looking for a no-nonsense boat to help them shine.

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In memory of Paul Heys

Since this article was written, we received the news that Paul Heys passed away on February 25 .

In a statement, his family said: “We are desperately shocked and sad to announce that Paul Heys, co-founder and Managing Director of Key Yachting, has passed away.

“He was enjoying a much-deserved holiday in the Caribbean with his wife Marie-Claude and came into difficulties while swimming on Monday morning.

“Paul was a much-loved husband, dad, brother and granddad, and was greatly admired in the sailing community; sailing was his life and passion. Paul will be missed terribly by everyone who knew him.”

He was well-known and highly respected in the marine business and was legendary among J Boats owners for his knowledge and sailing skills. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time.

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Sale of J/99

How did J/99 manage to get so much prestigious awards at once, and what benefits you get when getting J/99 for sale through the topRik marketplace? Here’s all you need to know.

Working with the topRik experts, you have only one thing to do: give us exact requirements for your desired version of sailing racing offshore cruiser J/99 from J/Boats.

All other concerns - from negotiations with the manufacturer and paperwork to the delivery of the boat to the agreed point – will be taken care of by topRik team.

The manufacturers described their new sailboat as "Fast, Fun Offshore Speedster". Experienced yachtsmen of our team made sure from their own experience that the characteristic is true – of course it was, with such a sailing wardrobe and an innovative mast with a section of increased rigidity, specifically designed for this model.

This is the first time a sailboat of this type has a fixed carbon fiber bowsprit. The low keel with a vertical center of gravity provides the J/99 for sale with unparalleled stability.

The racing sailboat continues the tradition for which the J Sport range is renowned, bringing together opportunities for active sailors and family sailing holidays.

The naval architects and designers at J/Design and J/Composites have created a truly magnificent offshore racing sailboat that has garnered every possible award in its year of launch: SAIL Magazine Best Boats Award, SAILING WORLD Best Crossover Boat and Best Performance Boat according to British Yachting Awards.

To find out the exact price of J/99, use the calculator on this page. You have an excellent opportunity to use it to create the sailboat of your dreams, with many interesting options:

• tiller control with one balanced rudder or with two rudders;
• steering wheel control instead of rudders;
• full lead flat keel;
• Jefa direct drive autopilot unit;
• main saloon pilot berths;
• other equipment for performance and comfort.

We will help you complete all the necessary documents and control the assembly of your yacht by the manufacturer, as well as deliver it to your designated point. You can also purchase all the necessary accessories and equipment that are not included by the manufacturer at our marketplace: watermaker, dishes, textiles, rugs, stairs, batteries, tools, fenders, etc. You do not have to look through hundreds of offers from retailers and manufacturers: you can get everything you need in one place and right away. It is enough to get acquainted with the logos of the companies with which we cooperate to make sure that the word “impossible” is not in our vocabulary.

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Interior Layout

J/99 in big breeze and seas

Great teaser by J/Composites - beautiful footage of yacht cutting the waves under sail

Test der J/99 – vielseitiger Performance Cruiser

This review in German has a lot of great shots of interiors and exteriors of J/99

2020 J-Boats J99 Sailing Boat - Walkaround Tour - 2020 Boot Dusseldorf

Another silent walkaround tour from BoatTube at 2020 Boot Dusseldorf

Going For A Ride: J/99

Demo day sailing of J/99 in Newport, Rhode Island

More Beautiful Offshore sailing Rolex Sydney Hobart Race on J/99 DISKO TROOPER- Overall Winner!

Rigging, winches, sails - all the rigging is in focus in this short recording during Rolex Sydney Hobart Race

2023 - J99 Australian Championship - Day 1

Teamwork under the sail - this is how J/99 is supposed to be used during the championship

2021 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race | Boat tour - Disko Trooper

Boat tour from a true professional - Jules Hall showcases his own J/99 and talks about its features

Articles about J/99 for Sale

J/99 review: All thrills, no frills on board this double-handed racing machine by Yachting World

BOAT TEST: J/YACHTS J/99 (WITH GALLERY  by Sailing Today

J/99 by Yachting Monthly

Boat of the Year 2020 Best Crossover: J/99 by Sailing World

Good thinking, 99! by Sail-World

J/99 Review by topRik Team

Comment The J/99 is wisely targeted towards a broad range of yachtsmen, catering to different interests and skill levels. It’s not really made for luxury lovers, but its advantages are still numerous: * Performance. * Minimalism. * Construction quality. * Convenience at the helm. Show more

J/BOATS AUSTRALIA

J/Boats Australia are the importers and distrubutors of the quality performance range of J/BOATS for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.

J/99 SPORT SAILBOAT

The NEW J/99 is the latest edition to the range and completes the Sport series. A racer that is both accessible and high-performance, the sail and deck plan are optimised for easy handling with fewer crew. J/99 incorporates the latest design and construction developments from the award-winning J/121 and the new Offshore Sailing World Champion J/112E. Perfect for both short-handed and fully crewed teams, and a comfortable weekender for the family.

WINNER – 2021 ROLEX SYDNEY TO HOBART RACE – TWO HANDED DIVISION ON IRC, ORCi and PHS – J/99 ‘DISKO TROOPER_CONTENDER SAILCLOTH’ .. read more

BRITISH YACHTING – BEST RACING YACHT , SAIL – BEST PERFORMANCE BOAT 31FT+ , SAILING WORLD – BOAT OF THE YEAR BEST CROSSOVER

AN OFFSHORE PERFORMER, DESIGNED FOR ALL

The J/99 is the perfect boat to fulfil your sailing desires. A racer designed for both shorthanded and fully crewed, coastal or offshore race program, you’ll find a refined sports finish making her interior equally convivial for weekends away with family.

AN UNRIVALLED EXPERIENCE IN TERMS OF PERFORMANCE

The J/99 is the fruit of an in-depth study that incorporates J/’s great wealth of offshore experience. J/99 design criteria recognises the strengths of the existing models whilst introducing even greater versatility, notably with enhanced form stability combined with minimal wetted surface.

THE SPORTS YACHT WITH COMFORT

The J/99 features a comfortable layout for offshore passage making with perfectly adapted headroom. Her spacious interior comprises two individual and symmetrical aft cabins, enabling you to rest whatever the tack. In addition, her forward heads compartment, L-shaped galley and forward-facing chart table make her highly functional and add to your comfort on the water.

ONE YACHT, SEVERAL PROGRAMS

The deck layout on the J/99 has been optimised to facilitate manoeuvres in shorthanded configuration. All the main controls are accessible from the helm. Several configurations are available: single or twin rudders / bulbed or plain fin keel / symmetric or asymmetric version. Her light displacement combined with substantial stiffness and refined steering will enable you to sail with complete confidence.

HIGH QUALITY, INCOMPARABLE STIFFNESS

Balance is key to developing a new model. The build quality comes into its own in the way everything has been thought out. The lightness of its infused composites linked to the incomparable structural stiffness allows for increased stability and hence performance , whilst providing the level of comfort and finish clients have come to expect.

GEARED AROUND EFFICIENCY

Considerable thought has gone into the J/99 to offer you a high-performance yacht adaptable to your needs, whether for short handed or fully crewed racing. Furthermore, the rig reflects the latest technological advances, notably a dedicated aluminium profile integrating a mixed track which contributes to the stiffness of the profile.

The J/99 is designed to perform with a simplified suit of sails, 4 sails being enough to cover a wide range of conditions: mainsail, jib, staysail and spinnaker.

Those who love the thrill of sailing will appreciate the J/99’s planing capabilities downwind, making her a genuine racer designed in line with the Sport range concept.

Steering Systems

The J/99 comes with a choice of two steering systems, a single or twin rudder option, to satisfy your sailing programme.

Fixed Bowsprit

The J/99 features a removable fixed bowsprit enabling increased space down below and enhanced safety, whilst retaining her fine performance downwind.

A precise selection of materials make up the composite structure to obtain the best strength/weight ratio on the market.

There is a choice of two options for the keel of the J/99: a bulbed keel with a cast iron fin and lead bulb, or a flat lead keel.

The J/99 is equipped with a custom aluminium mast, demonstrating an extraordinary level of quality for the market. The supreme stiffness means that the additional costs associated with a carbon rig are not required.

The J/99 features a light and highly refined finish , creating a modern, bright, functional and easy to maintain interior.

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