Australia’s Premier Yacht Group
Australia’s Premier Yacht Group
Australia’s Premier Yacht Group
J Boats J/97e
J Boats J/97e
- Performance & Stability: The J97E delivers a perfect balance of speed and stability, excelling in club racing while offering comfort for cruising. Its design ensures excellent light-air performance and smooth handling in tougher conditions.
- Ease of Handling: Designed for short-handed sailing, the J97E features a modern rigging system, including a retractable bow sprit for asymmetrical spinnakers, making it easy to manage with a small crew or solo.
- Elegance (E): The "E" in J97E stands for Elegance, reflecting J/Boat's attention to refined aesthetics and design. This model combines sleek lines and a sophisticated layout, making it as visually impressive as it is high-performing.
- Superior Build Quality: The J97E is crafted with the highest standards of construction, using advanced composite materials for a strong, lightweight hull. This ensures durability and long-term reliability, while the attention to detail in finishes and fittings guarantees a yacht built to last.
- Spacious & Comfortable Interior: Despite its compact size, the J97E offers a well-thought-out, elegant interior with standing headroom, a practical galley, a private head, and sleeping space for up to six, ensuring comfort on weekend trips or longer voyages.
- Versatility: The J97E excels in both racing and cruising, making it an ideal choice for sailors seeking a yacht that offers both competitive edge and cruising comfort for family trips.
- Reputation & Resale Value: J/Boats are renowned for their craftsmanship and durability, contributing to the J97E's strong resale value. Its combination of performance, elegance, and build quality makes it a sought-after model on the pre loved market.
Reference:
ESC 507
Name:
Manana
Location:
Lake Macquarie
Region:
New South Wales
Year:
2018
Designer:
Alan Johnstone
Builder:
J/Composites
Length:
31′ 6″ (9.60m)
Beam:
3.35 m
Draft:
1.9 m
Displacement:
3.75 mt
Keel/Ballast:
Lead bulb
Hull Material:
Fibreglass/GRP
Deck Material:
Fibreglass with non skid
Engine:
Volvo Penta D1-20 Diesel 19 HP Saildrive
Engine Make:
Volvo Penta
HorsePower:
20 HP
Fuel Type:
Diesel
Engine Hours:
128 hours
Max Speed:
8-10 Knots
Cruise Speed:
6-7 Knots
Fuel Capacity:
50 Litres
WaterCapacity:
160 Litres
Galley:
LAYOUT: The interior includes a spcacious main cabin with a dinette and functional L-Shaped galley, offering a comfortable living space.
STORAGE: Plenty
STORAGE: Plenty
Refrigeration:
12V Fridge (90L)
Stove:
Gimballed gas stove with 2-burners and oven
Accommodation:
SALOON: Spcacious seating area with drop leaf table
Cabins:
Private owners cabin aft, Open double forward
Berths:
6
Shower:
Yes
Toilet:
Yes plus Holding Tank
Dinghy:
Mercury 200 inflatable
Covers:
Full boat cover, dodger, boom tent, cockpit cushions
Ground Tackle:
ANCHOR: Delta
CHAIN: 10 m
CHAIN: 10 m
Safety Gear:
HARNESS: 3
SPOTLIGHT: Yes
SPOTLIGHT: Yes
Bilge Pumps:
1 x Manual, 1 x Auto
Epirb:
Yes
Life Jackets:
6 x PFD
Flares:
Yes
Fire Protection:
Yes
Electrics:
LIGHTING: 12V DC Lighting system
SHORE POWER: Yes
BATTERIES: 1 x AGM 75AH house battery, 1 x AGM 70AH engine battery
SHORE POWER: Yes
BATTERIES: 1 x AGM 75AH house battery, 1 x AGM 70AH engine battery
Electronics/Navigation:
WIND INSTRUMENTS: Raymarine
RADIOS: Raymarine VHF
RADIOS: Raymarine VHF
Sail Inventory:
Kevlar mainsail with siders, #2 Kevlar jib, #4 Kevlar jib, A5 Spinnaker.
Mast/Rigging:
RIG TYPE: Fractional rig with Dyform rigging
RIG AGE: Original (6 years)
FURLER: Furlex furling system
LAZY JACKS: Yes
SPARS: Retractable bowsprit
RIG AGE: Original (6 years)
FURLER: Furlex furling system
LAZY JACKS: Yes
SPARS: Retractable bowsprit
Deck Gear:
Two Harken 46.2 primary winches, two Harken 35.2 halyard winches, Harken adjustable mainsheet traveller, Harken adjustable jib travellers, 4 spinnaker sheet blocks, jib inhaulers, 2
spinnaker halyards, one jib halyard, Harken furler, rigid vang with cascade purchase, retractable carbon bowsprit in watertight housing, opening gates in lifelines, removable bow roller, bow and stern mooring cleats, 2x winch handles, 4x fenders.
spinnaker halyards, one jib halyard, Harken furler, rigid vang with cascade purchase, retractable carbon bowsprit in watertight housing, opening gates in lifelines, removable bow roller, bow and stern mooring cleats, 2x winch handles, 4x fenders.