Used J/105 Sailboats for Sale

The J/105 stands out as a seminal design from J Boats, renowned for its ingenious blend of high-performance racing capabilities with user-friendly handling for shorthanded sailing and weekending. Introduced in the mid-1990s, this 34.5-foot monohull quickly carved a niche as the first production sailboat to feature a retractable bowsprit, a defining characteristic that revolutionized asymmetrical spinnaker handling. Designed by Rod Johnstone and built by J Boats, in partnership with builders like TPI Composites in the US, the J/105 embodies the builder's philosophy of creating "accessible performers" that excel on the racecourse while remaining practical for casual cruising.