1994 J Boats

About This Vessel

measures 42 ft, and is located in Seattle, Washington, powered by Yanmar ​3JH2-TBE​ 47.00HP.

Opening DescriptionIntroduced in 1994 and designed by Rod Johnstone, the J/130 is J/Boats' performance cruiser for sailors who wanted real speed and seakeeping without a full racing crew. Built by TPI (Tillotson Pearson) in Warren, Rhode Island, she belongs to the celebrated generation of J/Boats "sprit boats" - fast, light-displacement designs carrying a retractable bowsprit for easily handled asymmetric spinnakers. A deep external lead bulb keel, balanced spade rudder and a tall fractional rig give the J/130 her trademark blend of effortless reaching speed, easy motion at sea, and the shorthanded manageability that puts 200-mile days within reach of a couple. NOOTKA is a offshore-capable example, outfitted over the years with an extensive inventory of cruising and racing gear. Belowdecks, her light but warmly finished interior - teak-and-holly sole, varnished trim and plenty of light - offers two cabins and a head, sleeping up to seven, with a forward V-berth, settees and a pilot berth in the saloon, and a double quarter cabin aft. Her systems include a Spectra water maker, Seafrost refrigeration, Max Prop feathering propeller, Raymarine, Garmin and B&G electronics, Hydrovane self steering, large solar array and a full quiver of sails. NOOTKA is equally at home on a Pacific Northwest cruise or a Transpac start line. A recent (2025) survey is available for review.Interior AccommodationsNOOTKA's interior reflects her performance-cruiser brief: light, well-built, and warmly finished, with bright teak-and-holly overlay on the sole, varnished wood trim, laminate countertops with wood sea rails, and an upholstered, ventilated cabin lit by opening ports and hatches. The two-cabin layout sleeps up to six (three single and two double berths) and is served by a single head. Numerous opening ports and hatches provide excellent light and ventilation throughout.Forward, the V-berth cabin offers a comfortable double with a hanging locker to port and access aft to the head.To starboard, forward, the head compartment is fitted with a marine head, vanity with sink, and a separate shower, with the keel-stepped mast passing through on the compartment's inboard side. Pressure hot and cold water serves the vanity and shower.Amidships, the main saloon is arranged with settees to port and starboard around a drop-leaf table, plus a fold out pilot berth to starboard, making a functional and sociable space underway and at anchor. The galley is to starboard at the aft end of the saloon, set up for use at sea, with a Force 10 gimballed three-burner propane stove and oven, a Seafrost cold-plate refrigerator/freezer (12V and engine-driven compressors), a double stainless sink with pressure and foot-pump fresh water plus a saltwater foot pump.Opposite, to port, the navigation station carries the boat's electronics and electrical distribution, with the main panel and instrument displays close to hand.Aft, the double quarter-berth cabin (to port) provides a comfortable sea berth and guest cabin. GalleyForce10 three-burner propane stove and ovenSeafrost12v DC cold-plate refrigeratorDual10lbpropanetanksinventedaftlockerDouble stainless-steel sink; fresh and saltwater galley foot pumpsMagma15"roundBBQgrillGalley ware (8 settings), nesting cookware, cutlery and utensilsElectronics and NavigationB&G NMEA 2000 system:B&GZeus3 9"chartplotter/MFD(4) Triton2 4.1"cockpitdisplays (boat speed, windspeed and direction, depth, VMG, and other metrics)WS320 wireless wind transducer and antennaZG100GPS antenna with compassEm-Trak B100 ClassB AIS with S100GPS antennaGarmin GPSmap3206 chart plotterGarmin GPSmap78sc handheld GPSRaymarineST6002 autopilot with fluxgate reference compass5"Ritchie magnetic compass pedestal mountedWeems & Plath clock and barometer and digital recording barometer/weather stationiCOM IC-M412 VHF at the helm stationStandard Horizon Spectrum VHF at the nav stationiCOM IC-M34 handheld VHFElectrical Systems12V DC and 120V AC electrical systemsHouse bank: (4)Group27 92Ah 12V AGM batteriesStart: (1) Group27 92Ah 12V AGMbatteryXantrex Freedom2000 inverter/chargerBalmar 125A alternator with regulator(2) 330W Panasonic solar panels on stainless arch with (2) Victron MPPT100/30 controllersXantrex battery monitorProSafe galvanic isolator, 30A30A/ 120V shore power with Marinetics receptacle; reverse-polarity warning and GFCI outletsDC distribution panel with breaker/fuse-protected circuits; digital voltage and usage metersMechanical SystemsYanmar 3JH2-TBE47hp, 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel (4507hours)Kanzaki KM3A 2.64:1 reduction transmission1¼"stainless steel shaft with conventional packing gland; bronze strutMaxProp3-blade20" feathering propeller (in use)Martec 2-blade 19" folding propeller (spare, in storage)Racor primary fuel filter/water separator plus Yanmar engine filter54"aluminum wheel with leather coverEmergency tiller provision at rudder stockHydrovane mechanical self-steering windvane (also serves as emergency rudder/tiller)SpectraVentura150watermaker(~150gal/day)6-gallon Raritan water heater (electric and engine)Pressure hot and cold water to galley, head, and cockpit(2) manual diaphragm bilge pumps plus (1)12V automatic submersible bilge pumpMarelon seacocks throughoutFuel: 30 gallons, welded aluminum tankFreshwater: 60gallons total (35gallons starboard + 25gallons port)Holding: 13 gallons (forward)Deck and HullThe J/130's hull and deck are molded fiberglass with balsa coring, joined at the sheer flange with adhesive sealant and secondary interior FRP tabbing. The underbody is classic Rod Johnstone performance form: a raked stem, low-wetted-surface canoe body, an external fin keel with a deep lead bulb (6,750 lb. ballast, 8' 6" draft), a balanced composite spade rudder, and a reverse- counter transom with an integral swim platform. Her deck features wide side decks with painted non-skid on all horizontal surfaces, a sliding companionway hatch with turtle and drop board, two escape hatches and two vent hatches, stainless handrails, and a stainless bow frame carrying a canvas-and-clear-acrylic dodger. Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit, and double lifelines on stainless stanchions surround the deck, and a welded aluminum arch aft carries the solar panels. The retractable reaching sprit deploys from a tube in the forepeak, and a stainless anchor chain roller is fitted at the stem.Integral swim platform in transomStainless re-boarding ladder (deployable from the water)Custom companionway dodger on stainless frameWelded aluminum solar arch aftStainless pulpit, pushpit, and double lifelinesStainless anchor chute and chain roller at stemPainted non-skid decks20kg Rocna anchor20kg Lewmar Claw anchor9kg Danforth(20H) anchor7kg Fortress (FX-23) anchorRode: (2)240'5/8" three-strand nylon + 60' 5/16" G4 chainRode: 260' 5/8" three-strand nylon + 29' 5/16" G4chainRode: 300' 5/16"G4 chainRode: 140' 9/16" plaited nylonSimpson Lawrence Hyspeed manual windlass (in use)Lewmar V700 vertical windlass (spare, in storage)Sails and RiggingNOOTKA is rigged with a keel-stepped triple-spreader Hall mast and boom, with stainless rod standing rigging and a hydraulic backstay tensioner. Reefing and sail controls are led aft to the cockpit. A telescoping bowsprit sets the asymmetric spinnakers and reachers. Her sail inventory is deep enough to cover everything from a drifter to survival conditions and reflects a boat that has been campaigned as well as cruised.Spars & RiggingKeel-stepped painted aluminum triple-spreader mast with Strong Track low friction mainsail track (Hall)Painted aluminum boom (Hall)Stainless steel rod standing riggingHydraulic backstay tensionerRigid boom vangSpartite mast-wedge systemTelescoping 7' bowsprit with Spectra bobstayForespar telescoping whisker poleHarken headsail roller furling drum and foil11' genoa tracks with adjustable car leads; 4'tracks for #3 and #4 jibsVang and Cunningham adjusted at the mast; Reef 1 and Reef 2 led aftLewmar self-tailing winches: (2) #58 primary, (3) #48, (2) #44(12) line clutches; Garhauer deck blocks for spinnaker and travellerSpinnaker, jib, and main halyardsJib and spinnaker sheets; gybe preventers; spinnaker sheet tweakersSailsMainsailsNorth Dacron mainsailElliott-Pattison carbon mainsailSuper Sails Dacron storm mainsailHeadsailsUllman No.1 Kevlar genoaUllman No.2 Kevlar genoaSuper Sails No.2 Dacron genoaNorth No.3 Kevlar genoaElliott-Pattison No.3 carbon genoaNorth No.4 Dacron jibSuper Sails Dacron storm jibNorth Dacron wind seekerElliott-Pattison carbon blast reacherSpinnakers & ReachersNorth Kevlar spinnaker staysailNorth Al asymmetricNorth A2 asymmetricDoyle A3 asymmetricDoyle A4 asymmetricDoyle Code0 reacherDoyle Cradle Pac with lazy jacks ATN spinnaker snufferSafety and Miscellaneous Viking model 4UKSL 4-person life raft in canister (recertified; next service due 03/2029)Xintex Fireboy S-2ALPG fume detector with solenoid shutoffFire extinguishers:(3)2½lb ABC and (2) 5lb ABC dry chemical; (1) galley fire blanketLifeSling2 MOB systemRail-mounted life ring with heaving lineLED tri-color masthead light; foredeck light on mast; navigation lightsWalker Bay 8' plastic dinghy (2015)Honda BF2.32. 3hp 4-stroke outboard (2015)Telescoping boat hookTasco 10x50 binocularsCockpit cushions and (2) comfort seatsACR RLB-32 Cat1EPIRB (battery expired 08/2020)Miscellaneous dock linesMiscellaneous fenders  It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is