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Basic information.

• Builder J Boats
• Category Cruiser-Racer
• HIN/IMO TSP32052B000
• Condition Used
• Maximum Speed 7.2 KN
• Cruise Speed 6 KN
• Fuel Type Diesel
• Hull Material Fiberglass
• LOA 32' 7"
• Beam 11'
• Max Draft 4' 11"
• Fuel Tank 27 GAL
• Fresh Water 50 GAL
• Holding Tank 29 GAL
• Displacement 10,000 LBS
• Keel Type Fin Keel
• Ballast 3,840 LBS
• Number of Engines 1
• Make Yanmar
• Model 3GM-30
• Power HP 27.00 HP
• Location Middle

"Glissade" 2000 J Boats 32'

Another great listing by Integrity Yacht Sales. The J/32 is a great cruiser racer. A stalwart of the Herring Bay Racing Fleet!

Full Description

Accommodations.

The accommodation plan is laid out for a couple, and the space has been used wisely. The forward cabin features a 6’6″ V-berth, with a good-size hanging locker. In the central saloon, the opposing 6’4″ settees make good sea berths. The starboard settee slides open to make a second double. The head, with wet locker, and a standing nav table are to port; an L-shaped galley, with two-burner Force 10 propane stove and six-cubic-foot icebox is to starboard. There is no aft cabin. Instead, the designer has opted for a dedicated, walk-in storage locker aft of the galley. It’s a sensational idea for a two-person layout, and extremely rare on a production vessel of this size.

30A/120 Shore Power

Starter Battery

12V Refrigeration

Trident Propane Control

Electronics

Raymarine ST60 Wind

Raymarine ST60 Depth

Raymarine ST60 Speed

Raymarine i70 Autopilot Port of Helm

Raymarine i70 MFD Starboard of Helm

West Marine VHF550 VHF Radio

Furuno GP-31 GPS Navigator

Mechanical & Plumbing

Electric Bilge Pump

Mechanical Bilge Pump

Fresh Water Pressure Pump

Galley Sink Foot Pump

Propane Stove

Refrigerator

Head Fresh Water Faucet w/ Pull Out Shower Head

10lb Propane Tank

Sails & Rigging

North Main Sail (2013)

North Genoa 150% (2017) Used 10-15 Times/year

UK Genoa 150% Old, good for practice or cruising (no UV protection)

Quantum 140% Genoa. Original. Good Cruising Sail

Quantum 100% Jib. Original to the Boat

100% Jib (2017) Used 5-6 times/year (no UV protection)

Quantum Symmetrical Spinnaker 6 oz

Symmetrical Spinnaker 6 oz (2017)

Quantum Asymmetrical Spinnaker in a Sock. Original but hardly used

Schaefer Headsail Furler

Lewmar Primary Winches Port & Starboard

Lewmar Coach Roof Winches Port & Starboard

Sailtec Hydraulic Backstay Adjuster

Canvas Mainsail Cover

Whisker Pole

Hull & Deck

Dodger in Bag

Canvas Helm Cover

Cockpit Cushions

Cockpit Table

Cockpit Awning (Bimini)

Small 4:1 Crane for Lifting (Outboard Motor, etc)

Extra Spinnaker Lines

Extra Dock Lines

8' Inflatable Zodia with Inflatable Floor

Delta Anchor

200' Anchor Rode

Stainless Lifelines

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.

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

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2001 J Boats J/32

• Fort Lauderdale, FL, US

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Easy to Handle - Strong - Superior Stability - Fast

J/32 Hull # 77 out 85 ever built.   Great for Racing and Cruising!

Bristol Condition - Super Clean from Mast down to the Keel

Yanmar Engine with Very Low Hours! Upgraded Sails Included!

All Brand New Canvas - Brand New Main Sail Cover - Brand New Bimini - Brand New Dodger all recently installed in June 2016 !!!

Marine Air Condition

Available Now and Ready to Go

Please See the Full Specs for further Details on this Unique

Racer Cruiser Sailboat !!!

Specifications

Descriptions, basic information, dimensions & weight, tank capacities, accommodations.

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Hull & Deck molded with SCRIMP resin infusion and AL-600 Baltek Balsa cure using                 triaxial and quadraxial glass fabrics

Infused Keel Stringers included in Primary Hull Lamination

3.840 lbs Lead Keel strengthen with antimony and designed for low VCG at Draft 5.9' or 4.75'

Keel is bolted to Hull Keel Stub with Stainless J shaped Bolts cast into Lead

White Hull with Single tapered Boot Stripe

Bonded Hull/Deck Joint with PLEXUS and 3M 5200

ORC 1.25" extruded white toe rails

2 x Stainless steel handrails on cabin trunk

forwarded anchor/rode locker with payee for dead end of rode

GRP molded structural main bulkhead

molded dodger bosses to P&S of companionway

GRP molded seahood with integral instrument pod

2 lazarette storage lockers ( 1 enclosed, gasketed, drained and vented for single 10 lb propane tank ) and 2 cockpit seat storage lockers

push button latches on cockpit lockers with line to secure aft port lazaretto hatch

stainless folding swim ladder with extruded treads

YanMar 3GM30PC fresh water cooled, 3 Cylinder, 27 HP diesel engine with 80 Ampere alternator and razor fuel filter

cockpit mounted Yanmar "B" Type panel with tachometer

push button starting

alarms for oil pressure and water temperature

battery charging

Martec 2 bladed bronze folding propeller

bronze shaft strut with cutlass bearing

1" SS propeller Shaft

Edson Engine Throttle Controls

1" lead lined engine box insulation

Muffler with engine exhaust hose

Balanced Rudder Blade of unidirectional E-Glass with Custom molded GRP Shaft Turning on 2 aligned Bearings

40" Stainless Wheel on Edson Pedestal

Ritche Compass 

Wheel Hub Brake

Stainless Guard Rail

Aluminum emergency Tiller

Jibs Sail # 1, # 2, # 3

2 x Asymmetric Spinnakers

2 x Battend MainSails

Double Spreaders Aluminium Mast

Internal Conduit

Steaming and Anchor Lights

Tapped Hole at Masthead for large Windex

Below-Deck Ventilation Holes milled into Mast

4 x Schaefer Mast mounted Halyard Blocks

Aluminium Mast Collar with boot and wedges

Aluminium Boom with 8:1 Internal Purchase Outhaul,

Vang Lug Attachment

Stainless Mainsheet Bail

Reef Sheaves

Stainless 1x19 Wire Rigging with Navtec Turnbuckles

Hail Rigging Co. Running Rigging & Halyard Package

Sailtec Hydraulic Backstay Adjuster

Whisker Pole

40" Stainless Wheel

Schaefer Roller Furling

Fractional Rig

Thorston Companionway Dodger with Side Curtains mounted in Splash Molding with Storage Bag

2 x Lewmar 44 STC, 2 Speed self tailing primary winches 

2 x Lewmar 30 STC self tailing halyard Winches 

2 x PVC Winch Handle Holders

1 x 10" and 1 x 8" Lewmar Lock In Single Aluminium Winch Handles

Harkon 271 Triple Sheave Organizers to Port and Starboard Cabin Top

2 x Lewmar Superlock double halyard stoppers to Port and Starboardt

6:1 Mainsheet Tackle system with harken 2 x 028 fiddle blocks 005 single and 045 ratchet with breckret and cam fixed on centerline

Harken Traveler System with 1595 Car, 5' 1511 Hi-Beam Track, 2 x Control Ends

2 x 1.8m harken Hardcote anodized T-Tracks with 2 x 1997 Harken adjustable Pin Stop Lead Cars

2 x diamond Padeyes Outboard of Cockpit with 2 Standard Schaefer 0599 Anatch Blocks

Hall B-12 Quik-Vang

Schaefer Series 1100 Headsail Furling System with Control led aft through 3 ss lined Bullseyes to Harken cam Cleat mounted to port into cockpit

Double Vinyl coated lifelines to port and starboard

Double Rail Stainless Steel Bow Pulpit & Stern Pulpit

Stainless Sternhead with anchor roller

8 x Stainless Steel double Lifeline Stanchions with 2 Boarding Gates

4 x Suncor 8" Bluewater Mooring Cleats

2 x 8" Herreshoff Style Stainless Steel Transom Cleats

Lewmar Size 60 Ocean Skylight Hatch in Forward cabin

Lewmar Size 40 Ocean Skylight Hatch in Main Cabin

Lewmar Size 10 Ocean Skylight Hatch in Head

4 x Lewmar opening Ports including 2 x forward cabin and 2 x in Cockpit

4 fixed Ports in Main Cabin

3 x Polyprophylene Mesh Line bags

2 x plastimo PL16926n Main Cabin Dorade Ventilators with red or blue Cowl Interior Finish

Acrylic Sliding Companionway Hatch with 2 part Acrylic Drop Board and Stainless inside/outside Opening Rails

4' Tank Flag Staff and 3' x 5' US Yacht Ensign Commissioning Flag with Socket welded to Stern Pulpit Leg

Companionway Ladder with Stainless Frame and Varnished teak Treads with Non Skid

2 x deep Cycle no Maintenance Gel Cell Batteries

3 position Battery Switch

Bass Electrical Panel with Circuit Breakers

Navigation and Steaming Lights

Bonding System

6 x Imtra "Patty" Chrome finished 10Watt halogen swiveling reading lamps

2 x Combination red / white Halogen dome lamps

1 x red / white fluorescent lamp for the aft head

KVH Prewire System in lieu of messengers with coaxial cable led from nav station to

a. forward cabin locker

b. nav station to companionway instrument pod

c. nav station to cockpit

Seafrost DC Refridgeration System with additional Battery

Air Conditioning

Raymarine Instruments: ST60 Tridata, ST60 Wind

Autopilot Raymarine ST5000+

Raymarine GPS A57D

Battery Charger

Standard Horizon VHF with Cockpit Microphone

Sony Stereo / CD plus CD Changer

Bose Speaker Soundsystem

Interior finished with varnished Teak trim & off white Bulkheads with varnished Teak & Holly Cabin Sole and removable Centerline Bilge panels with Elbow Catches

Ultra Fine Leather Cushions throughout the Boat in marine Blue

Forward Owner Cabin:

6'6" Forward V-Berth

2 x 4" cushions

hanging Locker to port with storage shelf above

Drawer / Cabinet Vanity to Starboard with Bulkhead Nirror

Duffel Storage Access opening below V-Berth

Varnished Teak Main Cabin Door that swings outboard to close off forward hanging locker

Main Saloon:

6'4" Port and Starboard Settee Berths

4" Cushions with single seats and split backrests with additional Storage behind

Pigeon Hole Storage outboard of backrests and shelves above

Varnished teak fold down Bulkhead table

Varnished teak battens along the Hull Sides

Varnished teak trim along cabin trunk to Port and Starboard

Stainless Steel Overhead Main Cabin Handrails to Port and Starboard

2 x 16" Stainless Steel Companionway Handrails

Nav - Station:

Off-White Counter Top with teak laminated Fiddle

Hinged Lid Chart Storage with Spring Lid Support

Large Drawer and 2 Louvred Cabinet Doors under Nav Table for Tool and equipment Storage

Instrument Cabinet mounted outboard above chart table

teak Pencil / Devider / rack

2 Burner Force 10 Propane Stove with Oven and Broiler Like New

6.0 cu.ft Icebox with 3-1/2" Foam Insulation

Icebox Drain with manual shut off in bilge

wheat matrix granicoat counter top finish with large molded single sink and recess for owner provided sliding cutting board

chrome galley water faucet

2 utensil drawers and cabinet below counter

rubbermaid trash container with flip lid access below sink

pot and pan storage cabinet below stove

Seafrost refrigeration

Trident Gas Control

Raritan PH-2 Head with lever action to holding tank and overboard discharge system

Bulkhead mounted teak Grabrail

Grohe Chrome extendable water with shower faucet

outboard wet locker hooks

mirrored plexiglas inboard bulkhead

toothbrush / cup holder

overboard head sump pump system with remote switch

double acrylic cabinet door below sink counter with TP Holder

Engine Access door

2 x 50 gallon Fresh Water Tank in single baffled polyurethane Tank under Starboard settee Berth

Hot & Cold Pressure Water System with 6 Gallon Water Heater

27 gallon Fuel Capacity in Aluminium Tank below Cockpit Sole

Fuel gauge mounted in Cockpit Engine Panel Recess

Henderson Cockpit operated manual Bilge Pump

Rule automatic electric operated Bilge pump System with Float Switch

Marelon double clamped seacocks and through hull fittings below waterline

Extra Life Lines

Safety Gear

Extra Sails

Locker Door with direct access to storage from galley

off-white gelcoat finish on hull and deck

organizing bulkhead running fore and aft outboard of door

Lots of extra Storage

Low VCG Keel, easily driven Hull and a managable Sailplane are Key Ingredients for the Sailing Efficiency of this J/32.

The low CG means greater Stability, which means better sail carrying Ability.

Greater Sail Area does a better Job of dampening the Tendency of Hull / deck / Rig to be tossed every which way by Waves. Pitch and roll creates resistance to water Flow around the Hull and Air Flow past the Sails.

By reducing Resistance, this J/32 sails faster and with more Comfort. This Seakindliness, how a Boat handles the Sea, also relates to how a Boat treats a crew at Sea. A welcome Benefit to those who are fortunate to be sailing this J/32.

So superior in Speed is the J/32 under sail, that in 10+ Knots of Wind many "traditional cruising designs" will be lucky to keep pace with Engines on!

Classic styling with exceptional handling, stability and performance

The ideal cruising boat for many years has been the classic 40 foot sloop. For the first time, thanks to new building technology and design, the comfort and performance benefits of that cruising ideal are now available in 32 feet.

Apart from being more affordable to own and operate, there's an added dimension of comfort in a smaller boat: Maneuverability - landing at a dock or threading through crowded harbors. Furthermore, the J/32 is designed to sail well under mainsail alone and cruise with a small jib rather than genoa. There are no big sails to winch and wrestle and the constant sail changing of heavy displacement cruisers is avoided.

J/32 is traditionally styled with a smooth sweep of the sheerline, low freeboard to reduce wind resistance and facilitate boarding, and a positive transom angle w/swim ladder to maximize deck space. The bow sections are flared to deflect waves downward, keeping the decks dry. Her short overhangs allow a long waterline and superior performance.

The interior is spacious, clean in execution, and beautifully appointed and finished. The owner's cabin is forward, full length settees in the main cabin sleep guests or seat 4-6 for dinner served from a large working galley. The aft sea-head with wet hanging locker and full size navigation table are designed close to the cockpit for comfort and convenience offshore.

Each detail and need has been addressed for equipment and storage for coastal and offshore cruising.

High priority is given to storage in the large galley, nav station and 2 large seat lockers. On deck, the cockpit is large, dodger with side curtains standard, steering comfortable from all positions, and the swim ladder superb.

J/Boats' performance heritage is an invaluable bonus when it comes to quality of construction and many years of problem-free ownership. The 8,300 boats built by the J Boats/TPI partnership have been pushed to the limit by sailors across the oceans of the world. What's more, these same boats come back year after year without losing their performance edge.

J/32 represents a significant step forward in cruising with unmatched quality construction throughout.

What the J/32 brings to its size range is the sailing comfort, styling and performance more typically found in cruising yachts of considerably greater length and cost. Advanced composite construction, an easily driven hull shape and a very low center of gravity result in noticeable differences in how J/32 performs compared to any other cruising boat you may have sailed.

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Alan Johnstone’s first design for J Boats is a roomy performance cruiser that suffers only from a lack of organized stowage.

Having spent recent years building performance-oriented “sprit boats,” including a recent 45-footer designed for competition in the Admiral’s Cup, J Boats did an about face in 1996 with the introduction of a new cruising boat. Though the boat shares the pedigree of its racing cousins, the new entry is more traditionally shaped and has a good deal of space below.

The Company J Boats was founded in 1977 by marketer Bob and designer Rod Johnstone. Its first boat was the one-design J/24, which now numbers more than 5,200. A succession of 28′ to 35′ designs expanded the company’s line.

In 1988, the brothers began reshaping the management of J Boats. Four of their sons joined the company in various management roles. During the next 10 years two departed, leaving Jeff Johnstone in the president’s seat and Alan Johnstone as vice-president, overseeing project management. Along the way, Alan, like Rod, pursued an interest in yacht design by enrolling in the Westlawn School of Yacht Design.

Though Jeff and Alan now manage day-to-day affairs, Bob and Rod continue as active participants in the company.

Design The design of the J/32 can be partially attributed to the shortcomings of the company’s successful “sprit boats,” all of which are designed for one-design racing. They have long cockpits and low profiles, and are equipped with retractable bowsprits that replace conventional spinnaker poles. The boats are fast and fun to sail, but most owners find them unsuitable for weekending, at least compared to more traditional boats.

To distinguish its models, models that fly conventional headsails from a tack on the bow are designated by names equivalent to length on the deck—the J/32 is a 32-footer. Sprit boats are assigned metric equivalents. For example, the J/80 is 26.3′.

The genesis of the J/32 occurred when Alan Johnstone and his wife sailed a J/105, a 34-footer, on a weekend getaway and discovered the same shortcomings mentioned by would-be weekenders.

“We had a fast, comfortable trip from Newport to Block Island,” he said. “When we couldn’t find a slip or mooring, we anchored in the harbor. The wind was blowing about 18 knots, but we were comfortable stretched out in the cockpit. Then it began to rain, so we went below, which was okay for the first couple of hours. However, we discovered that the quarters below were rather confining after a long period of time. And there’s little headroom so we couldn’t stretch our legs.”

Consequently, he and his wife began playing “what if?” They imagined the changes that would make the boat more suitable for cruising.

Upon his return to the office, Alan queried Rod about the possibility of undertaking his first design, and was encouraged to pursue development of the first cruising boat the company would offer since the J/42 in 1996.

“The criteria we established,” said Alan, “was that the boat should sail well and handle well. It was targeted to younger families with children as an entry level boat, and for older sailors who may have tired of bigger boats and want to step down in size.”

Alan designed a shapely hull that is pleasing from all angles. Overhangs are virtually undetectable; the bow is plum and the stern relatively square. Viewed from abeam, the sheer is relatively flat; the height of the coach-roof does not detract from its appearance, despite having 6′ 3″ of headroom below. Johnstone boasts that the boat has more volume below than any J Boat smaller than 40′.

“We first considered a swim platform on the stern but decided that 2′ of additional space for the cockpit was more important,” he said.

The swim platform was replaced by a ladder, which we think makes sense.

To simplify sailhandling, the J/32 has a 7/8 fractional rig with a small foretriangle. The J measurement is only 11′, so shorthanded sailing will be simplified, a trend we’ve noticed among other manufacturers as well. The mainsail carries 356 sq. ft. of canvas; total sail area is 518 sq. ft.

The sail area/displacement ratio is 18, and the displacement/length ratio 183, both of which suggest good performance. Using New England PHRF ratings, the J/32 with an asymmetrical spinnaker rates 120, compared to the C&C 33-2, which rates 132, the Catalina 320 at 159 and the Pearson 323 at 174. The sheeting angle for the jib is only 11.4°, which will produce high pointing angles.

Construction J Boats are constructed at TPI’s plant in Warren, Rhode Island using the Seeman Composites Resin Infusion Molding Process (SCRIMP), a vacuum-assisted closed system that increases the glass-to-resin ratio, while reducing the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) that enter the environment.

The process produces such light and strong hulls that it is now used in a variety of nautical, industrial and military applications, ranging from wind generators to hot tubs.

The method is not infallible, however, as we learned in talking with one J/32 owner. His boat was damaged during a collision and during the repair process a 4″ void was discovered under the gelcoat at the rounded edge of the hull-deck joint, approximately 6″ aft of the headstay.

TPI’s manager of customer service, Richard Moody, told us that a void of that nature could occur on the top of the mold, usually at a corner, and that such a flaw does not affect the structural integrity of the boat.

“After spraying gelcoat to the mold, we apply two layers of chopped fiber to the hull,” he said. “It is possible for areas in corners to be resin-rich, which can create the void.”

The owner reported the fix to be uncomplicated, with no residual blemishes on the hull.

The structure of the J/32 is engineered and built to exceed the Offshore Yacht Service guidelines of the ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), which defines types of materials and the fabrication process of structural components that include the bottom, side, deck and deckhouse, bulkheads, rudder and keel.

Hull construction begins with a layer of NPG isopthalic gelcoat to produce a high gloss finish that TPI says inhibits water penetration more effectively than other products. The company provides a 10-year warranty against blistering.

The hull laminate consists of two outer plies of mat with vinylester resin followed by three or four plies of glass fabric consisting of mat/biaxial cloth/mat combinations sewn together. They sandwich 3/4″ thick AL-600 balsa core.

Eight additional layers of biaxial reinforcement are laid in the keel area and on centerline in the bow and stern. Additional reinforcement is also used on flanges, through-hull locations, the strut mount, and the shaft and rudder. When completed, total thickness of the hull at the bottom is more than 1″.

The deck laminate mirrors the hull lay-up except that SCRIMP layers are molded using polyester resin.

The hull-deck joint is an overlapping flange bonded with a combination of 3M 5200 and Plexus adhesive. Deck hardware is through-bolted and sealed with Sikaflex. Because the main bulkhead supports the chainplates, mast bearing beam and keel support grid, it is solid fiberglass in load-bearing areas; it is bonded to the hull using non-woven biaxial glass fabrics. Owners report no flexing of this joint.

A keel stub area is molded to the hull using multiple plies of fiberglass and fiberglass stringers in the stub. The keel, which is cast with J-shaped bolts in the lead, is sealed in epoxy and through-bolted to the stub.

TPI’s methods produce strong, lightweight hulls that, when built properly, represent the state-of-the-art in fiberglass boatbuilding.

Deck Layout We think cruisers will like the deck layout for two important reasons: All of the hardware necessary to sail the boat is at the fingertips, and movement about the deck is easy, even with a dodger mounted over the companionway.

Walkways forward are nearly a foot wide, and jib sheet controls are mounted out of the way on a 3″ high toerail or inboard on Harken T- track. The bow pulpit is open forward, which facilitates sail trim and will not interfere with anchoring. Stainless steel handrails on the cabin top are high enough to provide security when moving in a seaway.

Light and ventilation belowdecks are provided by several hatches and ports; a Lewmar 60 Ocean model is over the forward cabin, a Lewmar Ocean 40 is mounted over the saloon, two fixed ports are on each side of the cabin, and two opening ports are in the cockpit bulkhead and in the forepeak. Though opening side ports are optional, we think they are vital.

Primary winches are Lewmar 40 STC two-speed self-tailers, and halyard winches are Lewmar 16 STC self-tailers, which worked efficiently on our test boat. Halyards are led aft through port and starboard Harken sheave organizers to Lewmar Superlock double stoppers located near the companionway.

The mainsheet is close at hand to skipper or crew; controls are a Harken 6:1 tackle system with Harken fiddle blocks and a single ratchet with becket and cam. The system is anchored by a double-ended Harken traveler.

We were impressed that this mainsheet arrangement, despite being located in the cockpit, does not interfere with crew comfort and still allows the helmsman to ease the sheet quickly.

Additional mainsail control is provided by a Hall Quik-Vang.

A 40″ Edson stainless steel wheel allows the helmsman to see headsail shape from either rail. However, we’re not sold on wheel steering on a boat this size. We think a tiller provides better feel, improved steering from the weather side, and is less obtrusive, but we also realize that the public prefers wheel steering.

The cockpit seats measure 50″ long x 19″ wide and are comfortable.

Both a Schaefer 1100 furler and a Thurston dodger are on the boat’s list of standard equipment.

With the exception of a carbon fiber mast, a $10,000 option, the only option needed to enhance performance is the spinnaker hardware package, which lists for $945, less sails.

We think most sailors will find this boat’s systems well-conceived and functional, whether sailing shorthanded or fully crewed.

Accommodations The 11′ beam and 6′ 2″ headroom make for a spacious interior, especially compared to other 32-footers. The finish work shows excellent attention to detail, including the teak and holly sole and teak ceiling battens. Gelcoat surfaces are smooth and shiny, chainplates attached to the bulkhead are polished, and cushions are well upholstered with heavy fabric.

Beyond that, there’s nothing particularly remarkable about the layout or accommodations, though we did find a few nits to pick.

The saloon has two 6′ 4″ settee/berths covered with 4″ closed-cell foam cushions. The dining table folds upright on the bulkhead when not in use, and the fastener holding it is flimsy.

There are pigeonhole stowage areas behind the settees, and narrow, 9″ wide shelves mounted on the hull. The space below the starboard settee holds a 50-gallon water tank. There is storage under the port settee, unless it is filled with an auxiliary tank, as was our test boat.

The navigation station is an off-white counter top measuring 23″ x 27″. Below the table is open stowage. We think this area is a candidate for reorganization because above and outboard of the shelves are the boat’s batteries, which will be difficult to monitor and require strength and agility to remove. Also, there’s no seating at the nav table, except by kneeling on the settee and facing aft, which would be uncomfortable. One owner has retrofitted a swing-out seat, which has two drawbacks: It blocks the passageway and has no knee room. Another owner is considering a removable, floor-mounted chair, but doesn’t know where to stow it.

Immediately aft of the nav station is the head, a one-piece molded unit copied from larger J Boats. It is equipped with a shower and a large, open hanging locker, sink, cup holder, mirror and small medicine cabinet behind the sink. The head is a Raritan PH-II with holding tank and overboard discharge system.

The galley is L-shaped with adequate space and equipment to satisfy the needs of most short-term cruisers. A two-burner Force 10 stove with oven and broiler is located outboard and aft, and there is space for meal preparation on a 41″ x 18″ countertop over a 6 cubic foot icebox. This is a large space for a boat this size; however, the cook will have to remove necessary items from the ice box before commencing.

The single-basin stainless steel sink measures 29″ x 13″ x 10″ deep. Stowage for pots and pans is below the stove. Behind a smoked Lexan cover are two 48″ shelves.

Additional stowage is accessed through a removable panel in the galley or from the cockpit lazarette. This 46″ high and 44″ wide area extends to the stern and is subdivided by what Johnstone calls a bisecting bulkhead running fore and aft. Because it has no hanging poles, shelves or bins, it has the potential to resemble Fibber McGee’s closet. Johnstone explained that the company decided to leave the area open so that individual skippers could organize it to suit their needs.

The forward stateroom has a 76″ V-berth, 24″ wide at the foot, enclosed by a solid wood door.

There are 9″ wide shelves on both sides, a hanging locker, and a small vanity. Stowage below the berth is divided into two compartments. Optional equipment includes a sink and teak battens on the hull sides.

The engine is located below the companionway steps, which are teak mounted on a stainless steel frame. There is also access to the engine from a removable panel in the head.

The engine is easily accessible but changing the oil on the 3-cylinder, 27-hp. Yanmar diesel through the dip stick could get messy. There is a drip pan but little clearance.

Performance During our test sail we found the J/32 to have the same performance characteristics of her predecessors, and may be easier to steer. Our test boat was provided by an owner who had her outfitted for cruising and was loaded with personal possessions, and full fuel and water tanks.

We tested her in relatively flat water and true wind speeds ranging from 8-12 knots.

Our first impression is that she is buoyant and lively, and responds quickly to the breeze by moving forward, rather than sideways. The entire test was conducted with a full mainsail and 120% roller furling genoa.

Sailing to weather we initially sailed to within 50°-55° of the true wind at 6-6.5 knots with a neutral helm. When we added backstay tension by cranking the Sailtec hydraulic backstay tensioner, her point improved by 5° and we gained 1/4 knot of boatspeed. She has a seakindly motion, and we like the way she knifed through the small chop.

We think the sailor who enjoys trimming sails to maximize speed will enjoy tinkering with the mainsheet, jib and traveler positions. A hanked-on jib would improve pointing, but will require manual sail changes.

Off-the-wind performance was equally good. Sailing at 120° in 8 knots of wind, boatspeed hit 7 knots.

We also discovered that her sailing groove is relatively wide, and that average sailors will find her easy to balance on all points of sail.

Under power, the J/32 reached 6 knots at three-quarters throttle, it backed in a straight line, and turned 360° within a boat length.

Conclusion We think Alan Johnstone hit the target he was aiming for. She’s a legitimate performance cruiser with spacious accommodations.

The J/32 is built to high standards using modern construction. The workmanship, with both fiberglass and wood materials, is of high quality.

Among her warts are the navigation station design and allocation of stowage areas. One owner told us that he had more usable stowage on his San Juan 28 than on the J/32. We also were told that a stainless steel swim ladder was showing signs of corrosion after only one season, and that the ladder is attached to the stern rail by a bungie cord rather than a proper fastening.

Standard equipment includes full engine instrumentation, a Martec two-bladed folding propeller, hot and cold pressure water system, hydraulic backstay adjuster, furler, cockpit dodger and Yanmar engine.

Sailors who can afford this boat can expect to be passing lots of other boats while under sail. Performance has a price, however. The J/32 is priced at $120,900, fob Warren, Rhode Island; the Catalina 320 is priced at $85,000.

Contact- J Boats, Inc., Box 90, 557 Thames St., Newport, RI 02840; 401/846-8410.

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