The Award-winning J/46.. an Elegant Yacht for Effortless Cruising

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J/46 may be the only sailing yacht of its size not requiring professional crew to sail at designed performance levels…..or to maintain. Two people can easily manage her upwind and down to achieve the same 8-knot passage-making speeds under sail that is possible when motoring with a 76hp diesel auxiliary. The joy of sailing the perfect boat is, after all, a goal we believe every owner ultimately seeks. To ensure that good sailing days are spent sailing rather than scrubbing and varnishing, J/46 is designed to be virtually maintenance-free. Her exquisite joiner work is protected from the sun below where its beauty can be preserved.

Great boats don’t happen overnight. Helped by new materials and techniques, they evolve from the joint experiences of designer, builder and owners to become state-of-the-art. J/46 is such a vessel, inheriting the proven hull shape of the J/44, an offshore blue water classic, having won the Fastnet, Sydney-Hobart, NYYC Queen’s Cup and Trans-Atlantic races. J/44 is the only Class of yacht ever to be given its own class start by the Cruising Club of America in the Newport-Bermuda Race. To create the J/46, a foot of sailing length is added for speed; a transom swim/boarding platform for convenience; a carbon fiber mast and low VCG 6.2’ shoal draft keel for more stability; and a resin-infused, composite hull and deck for greater strength. Belowdecks, the choice was clear, use the same beautifully varnished cherry or teak joinerwork, entertainment center and styling so highly acclaimed in our deluxe J/160.

J/46 is a "maxi-Ditch" yacht, the tallest yacht that can fit under the bridges of the Intra-Coastal Waterway. Yet she is non-intimidating. A high length-to-beam ratio on the waterline of this sea-kindly yacht significantly improves tracking offshore in large waves and makes sailplan balance less critical. J/46 sails with either main or jib only, always responding predictably to a light touch on the helm. Sail power with good stability allows cruising with working jib rather than large genoa. That’s less work for the crew and improved visibility for the person on the helm. J Boats’ unique spinnaker system makes downwind sailing possible for two. A modern asymmetric spinnaker attaches to the top of the anchor roller, is contained within a cockpit-controlled snuffer, and is stored, ready to use, in the bow locker. The spinnaker is hoisted to the masthead, 2’ above the headstay intersect, leaving space for the snuffer to shift on a jibe. Jibing is then easy. One simply lets off one spinnaker sheet and pulls in the other.

Sailing Awards

J/46 Selected for SAIL Magazine's Top Ten. Atlantic City (New Jersey) January 20, 2000 - J/46 Awarded Sailing World Boat-of-the-Year. Atlantic City (New Jersey) January 19, 2000 - 

The new J/46, flagship of the 2000 Sailing World BOTY fleet was awarded "Best in Class" and recognized for excellence in sailboat design and construction.

Manufacturer Provided Description

J/46 may be the only investment grade sailing yacht of its size not requiring professional crew to sail at designed performance levels - or to maintain. Two people can easily manage her upwind and down to achieve the same 8 knot passage-making speeds under sail that is possible when motoring with 76hp diesel auxiliary. To insure that good sailing days are spent sailing rather than scrubbing and varnishing, J/46 is designed to be virtually maintenance-free. Her exquisite joinerwork is protected from the sun - belowdecks where its beauty can be preserved. Helped by new materials and techniques, great boats evolve from the joint experiences of designer, builder and owners to become state-of-the-art. J/46 is such a vessel, inheriting the proven hull shape of the J/44, an offshore bluewater classic, having won the Fastnet, Sydney-Hobart, NYYC Queens Cup and Trans-Atlantic races. J/44 is the only Class of yacht ever to be given its own class start by the Cruising Club of America in the Newport-Bermuda Race. To create the J/46, a foot of sailing length is added for speed; a transom swim/boarding platform for convenience; a carbon fiber mast and low VCG 6.2-foot shoal draft keel for more stability; and a resin-infused, composite TPI SCRIMP hull and deck for greater strength. Belowdecks, the choice was clear. Use the same beautifully varnished cherry or teak joinerwork, entertainment center and styling so highly acclaimed in the J/160 flagship. J/46 is a "maxi-Ditch" yacht, the tallest yacht that can fit under the bridges of the Intra-Coastal Waterway. Yet she is non-intimidating. A high length-to-beam ratio on the waterline of this seakindly yacht significantly improves tracking offshore in large waves and makes sailplan balance less critical. J/46 sails with either main or jib only, always responding predictably to a light touch on the helm.

Engine

Yanmar 4 cylinder  4JH3-TE

19” Max Prop 2 Blade (2023)

Fresh water cooling

Heat exchanger

After/Intercooler

Turbo Charger

Wet Exhaust

Electronics/Instruments

Ritchie Compass

Windex

Radar Reflector

Raymarine Ray63 Dual Station VHF with GPS

Raymarine RayMic Wireless Handset

GAM SS2 Stainless Masthead VHF antenna

Raymarine i70 x 4 Displays

Raymarine Axiom Pro 12S MFD at helm

Raymarine ES7 at Nav Station

Raymarine Quantum 2 Doppler Radar

Xantrex XPower 1000 Inverter/Battery Charger

Fusion MS-RA70NSX Marine Stereo

 AIS 700 Class B Transceiver

30a dedicated battery charger

30a House service

Shore power cord

4 House batteries/1 Dedicated Starter Battery

Autopilot

Radar pole

Safety Equipment

Lifelines 1x19 Plastic-coated stainless-steel wire w/gates

Emergency Tiller

Lifesling

Boarding ladder

Through hull plugs

Fire blanket

Pumps

   Two manual bilge pumps (one in cockpit, one in aft head)

   Scavenger Pump (2023)

Fire Safety   

    Fire Extinguishers 

       2- 1A/10BC dry chemical Firs Extinguishers

       Fireports for engine compartment (3)

    Fire Blanket

Sail Area

IJPE : 1020.00 sq ft

I : 58.50 ft

J : 16.67 ft

P : 53.50 ft

E : 19.92 ft

Working Sail Area : 1021.00 sq ft

Sails

North Sails:

   Tour Ultra Full Batten - 2020

   Tour Ultra Genoa - 2019

   Tour Ultra #3 Jib - 2023 (Never used)

   G2 Asymmetric Nylon - 2018

   Storm Jib (Never used)

   Storm Trysail (Never used)

   Snoffer Sock

 #4 Jib (old)

Sail Cover

Original Equipment

White Hull, Grey non-skid decks

Grey boot stripe and cove stripe

2" Extra headroom (Lower floorboards)

Espar heat

7.5" keel

Varnished teak interior instead of standard cherry

Inner fore-stay deck prep

Hall Spar - Lazy jacks, storm trysail track,

Spinnaker halyard

Electrical

Voltage 12-volt DC Power System

Batteries

   1-Group 27 lead acid

   2- Group 4D AGM

Voltage 120 - Volt System

ShoreAux 120 Volt power inlets 1-30-amp 120-volt

Aux. 120 Volt Equipment

   Atlantic Marine Products water heater

   Victron Energy battery charger/inverter

Fusion radio 

Plumbing

2- Electric Bilge pumps

1- Manual bilge pump 

1 Jabsco 12-Volt Shower sump/box pump

2-Manual, Overboard/ holding tank heads

Tankage

2- Diesel tanks - aluminum - total 90 gallons

Racor Engine fuel filters

2- Fresh water tanks - Polyethylene - Total 120 gallons

2- Black water holding tanks 

Anchorage

Delta 55 anchor

Fortress (#55) anchor

Galvanized Anchor chain

Three-strand nylon Anchor rode

Lewmar electric windlass

Rig and hardware

Updated lighting

LED running light, anchor light, steaming light, foredeck light

Tri-color LED masthead light

Additional

Lee cloths (3) on bunks in main salon

Salon sole courtesy night lights with companionway switch

Seafrost refrigeration system engine driven with 110-volt assist

Gas Grill – propane 

Storage shelf above rudder post to hold emergency tiller

Dodger with leather covered handrail

Bimini

Cockpit Table by Edson – varnished with storage bag

Cockpit cushions and Sport-A-Seats (2)

Dock lines, fenders, boathooks (2), bell, horn, electronic flare, some spare parts

Jacklines (2) – webbing plus padeyes in cockpit for tethers

Set of Signal Flags

Tools, Bosun's chair, dust buster

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.