1996 J Boats 120
"Scout"
$129,999USD
$178,192 CAD
Kemah, Texas, United States
40'length
1996year
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!
Highlights & Features
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)
Overview
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.
Tampa Yacht Sales, INC 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
Specifications
Dimensions
Length Overall40' 0"
Beam12' "
Draft7' "
Details
Year1996
ManufacturerJ Boats
Model120
CategoryCruiser-Racer
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Performance
Fuel TypeDiesel
Tank Capacities
Fuel27 gal
Fresh Water27 gal
Engines
Engine 1Yanmar, Freshwater Cooled 3JH2E
1996Year
InboardType
38HP
2,950Hours
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
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
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