J-Boats J/130 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Name: J-Boats J/130
Brand: J-Boats

Johnstone·1994 – 2002·~43 hulls·J Boats Tillotson Pearson

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull type: Monohull · bulb
Rig: Fractional Sloop
LOA: 42.7' · 13.01 m
Displ.: 15,000 lbs · 6,804 kg
First year: 1994

The J/130 represents a significant milestone in the evolution of the modern performance cruiser, bridging the gap between pure race boats and comfortable offshore yachts. Launched in the early 1990s and designed by Rod Johnstone, this 43foot yacht was one of the first of its size to incorporate a retractable carbon fiber bowsprit for asymmetrical spinnakers, a feature that revolutionized shorthanded performance sailing. Built by TPI Composites using the theninnovative SCRIMP resin infusion process, the J/130 was engineered to provide a highstrength, lightweight hull capable of reaching planing speeds off the wind while maintaining the structural integrity required for serious bluewater passages. It was conceived as a boat that could be raced competitively under PHRF or IMS rules and then transitioned seamlessly into a fast family cruiser.

Specs & Review

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo

$ 137,500

Ask, not sold · 6 listings

Recent listings · 90 d

6 tracked · 12 mo

3-month price trend

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Countries with listings

United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

4 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Price & volume trends

Median asking price and monthly listing volume for the J-Boats J/130. The line reads as the median ask for each month; bars are raw monthly listing counts.

Monthly median ask · listings

10 months · 7 listings

Median ask (USD) Listings

Monthly breakdown · 5 rows

Month	Listings	Median ask	Δ vs. prior mo.
Apr 25	1	$ 129,000	—
Jun 25	1	$ 162,500	+26.0%
Aug 25	1	$ 149,000	-8.3%
Oct 25	2	$ 137,500	-7.7%
Jan 26	2	$ 118,750	-13.6%

Where they're listed

J-Boats J/130 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 5 listings

Median ask by country

USD · past 12 months

Share of listings

Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 1 country

Country	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d	Share
United States	$ 137,500	5	0	100.0%

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

Model	LOA	Median ask	Listings · 12 mo	Active · 90 d
J-Boats J/120	40'	$ 125,000	43	24
J Boats J/105	34.5'	$ 55,000	36	20
J-Boats J/109	35.25'	$ 114,802	32	21
J-Boats J/100	32.8'	$ 89,900	27	6
J Boats J/35	35.5'	$ 24,500	23	9
J-Boats J/133	43'	$ 180,000	21	14
Judel/Vrolijk J/30	29.83'	$ 15,000	21	11
J Boats J/122	40'	$ 295,000	18	5
J Boats J/46	46'	$ 287,000	10	2
J-Boats J/47	—	$ 119,000	7	2
J Boats J/130You are here	—	$ 137,500	6	0

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used J-Boats J/130 cost?+

The median asking price for a used J-Boats J/130 over the past 12 months is $137,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.

02How many J-Boats J/130 sailboats are for sale?+

6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.

03Where are J-Boats J/130 sailboats for sale?+

The top markets for used J-Boats J/130 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).

04What should I look at instead of a J-Boats J/130?+

Comparable models include J-Boats J/120, J Boats J/105, J-Boats J/109. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.