J-Boats J/105 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Johnstone·1995·J Boats Tillotson Pearson
J-Boats J/105 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
34.5' · 10.52 m
Displ.
7,750 lbs · 3,515 kg
First year
1995

The J/105 stands as a watershed moment in modern naval architecture, representing the first production sailboat to successfully implement a retractable carbonfiber bowsprit and an asymmetrical spinnaker. Introduced in 1991 by Rod Johnstone and built by TPI Composites, this 34.5foot keelboat effectively launched the "sprit boat" revolution, simplifying highperformance downwind sailing for shorthanded crews. According to J/Boats, the model’s primary mission was to provide a vessel that was fast enough to satisfy serious racers while remaining manageable enough for a couple to handle without a massive deck crew. With over 700 hulls produced, it remains one of the most successful onedesign offshore classes in history, bridging the gap between a highoctane sportboat and a functional coastal cruiser.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 55,000
Ask, not sold · 36 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
20
36 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-2.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (67.6%) · United Kingdom (26.5%) · Netherlands (2.9%)

Recent Listings

19 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

J-Boats J/105 listings span 4 countries. United States leads with 23 listings (67.6%), followed by United Kingdom and Netherlands.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

34 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 59,50023867.6%
United Kingdom$ 53,1869826.5%
Netherlands$ 79,117112.9%
Portugal$ 52,357112.9%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
J-Boats J/12040'$ 125,0004324
J Boats J/105You are here$ 55,0003620
J-Boats J/10935.25'$ 114,8023221
J-Boats J/7022.74'$ 45,0002914
J-Boats J/10032.8'$ 89,900276
J-Boats J/8026.25'$ 29,087269
J Boats J/3535.5'$ 24,500239
J-Boats J/13343'$ 180,0002114
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
J Boats J/12240'$ 295,000185
J-Boats J/9932.61'$ 214,500176

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used J-Boats J/105 cost?+
The median asking price for a used J-Boats J/105 over the past 12 months is $55,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many J-Boats J/105 sailboats are for sale?+
20 J-Boats J/105 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 36 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are J-Boats J/105 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the J-Boats J/105 has decreased by 2.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are J-Boats J/105 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used J-Boats J/105 listings over the past 12 months are United States (67.6%), United Kingdom (26.5%), Netherlands (2.9%).
05What should I look at instead of a J-Boats J/105?+
Comparable models include J-Boats J/120, J-Boats J/109, J-Boats J/70. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.