J Boats

1996 J Boats 120

"Scout"

1996120
Pre-OwnedSail
$129,999 USD
$178,000 CAD
Kemah, Texas, United States
40'Length
1996Year
12'Beam
DieselFuel

Key Specifications

Length40' (40' 0" LOA)
Beam12' "
Draft7' "
Year1996
CategoryCruiser-Racer
TypeSail
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel

Weight & Displacement

Displacement13,900 lbs

Tank Capacities

Fuel27 gal
Fresh Water27 gal

Highlights & Features

This J-120 is turnkey and loaded with gear for serious racers and adventurous cruisers alike. Contact us today to schedule a showing or to learn more information!

Dometic Turbo DTU Air Conditioning 16K BTU (2019)
Bottom Paint: Petit Pro (2024)
Full Inventory of Racing & Cruising Sails
Carbon Mast & New Standing Rigging in 2019
(2) 12V Group 27 Gel Cell Batteries & 12V Battery Charger (Feb. 2025)

About This Yacht

1996 J-120 “Scout” – Proven Racer & Comfortable Cruiser

A great opportunity to own a well-maintained and race-proven J-120! “Scout” is the perfect blend of performance and comfort, with a winning pedigree and updates that make her ready for both competitive racing and comfortable cruising.


DH Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Little Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Propulsion

Engine 1Yanmar, Freshwater Cooled 3JH2E
Year1996TypeInboardFuelDieselPower38 HPPower28 KWHours2,950

Registration

HIN/IMOTSP12046B696

Full Details

Racing Pedigree

  • First in class – Bayview Mackinac Race (2016, 2018)
  • Third in class – Bayview Mackinac Race (2017)
  • Formerly raced as “Flyin’ Irish” with a strong competitive history

Sail Inventory

Mainsails:

  • 2017 Ullman carbon with floating tack
  • 2008 UK delivery main

Headsails:

  • 2017 Ullman #3 jib
  • 2016 Ullman carbon #1 genoa
  • 2008 UK #3 jib
  • Storm jib
  • North Sail 139% jib

Spinnakers:

  • 2018 Ullman Code 0
  • 2016 Ullman 0.6 oz A2
  • 2013 Doyle 0.75 oz A3
  • 2006 UK 0.5 oz A2
  • 2006 UK Code 0
  • A3 & A4 Asymmetricals

Electronics & Navigation

  • B&G Zeus 9” GPS Chartplotter
  • B&G H3000 20/20 integrated racing instruments (8 displays)
  • B&G integrated wind instruments
  • B&G Autopilot with remote
  • Icom VHF Marine Radio
  • NMEA transponder
  • Built-in boat WiFi
  • Pioneer AM/FM/CD player

Electrical & Charging Systems

  • (2) 125V 30A shore power cords
  • Circuit breaker shore power system
  • (2) 12V group 27 gel-cell batteries (Feb. 2025)
  • 4-way battery switch
  • DC voltmeter
  • Charging Systems International (Dual Pro) 12V marine battery charger (Feb. 2025)

Hardware & Rigging

  • Carbon Mast
  • New standing rigging & lifelines (2019)
  • (8) Lewmar rope clutches (2018)
  • Main sheet, running backstays, spinnaker & jib sheets (2017–2018)
  • (6) Primary winch handles, snatch blocks
  • Covers: boom, binnacle, insulated hatch (2019)

Hull & Exterior

  • Flag Blue Awlgrip paint with white pinstripe & boot stripe (2016)
  • Gold leaf name, port, registration (2019)
  • Bottom paint: Petit Pro (2024)

Comfort & Cruising

  • Dometic Turbo DTU 16,000 BTU air conditioning (2019)
  • Galley: new refrigeration (2016), gimballed stove, hot water heater, ample storage
  • Sleeps 8 comfortably
  • Cruising gear: (2) biminis (green canvas in storage), (1) dodger, salon table & cushions
  • Safety equipment included


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