J-Boats J/22 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Johnstone·1983·J Boats Tillotson Pearson
J-Boats J/22 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
22.5' · 6.86 m
Displ.
1,790 lbs · 812 kg
First year
1983

The J/22 serves as a definitive bridge between highperformance dinghy racing and keelboat stability, cementing its status as one of the most successful onedesign classes in the world. Launched in 1983 by Rod Johnstone, the model was designed to be a more accessible, easiertohandle alternative to the larger J/24, focusing on a responsive helm and a simplified sail plan. According to the J/Boats official specifications, the boat features a 22.5foot length and a 1,790pound displacement, making it light enough to be easily trailered yet robust enough to handle challenging offshore conditions. Since its inception, more than 1,600 hulls have been produced, with fleets established across North America, Europe, and South Africa.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 9,250
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
4
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+8.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

J-Boats J/22 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 6 listings.

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 9,25064100.0%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Catalina 2223.83'$ 6,5008326
J Boats J/10534.5'$ 55,0003620
J-Boats J/8026.25'$ 29,089269
J Boats J/3535.5'$ 24,500239
J Boats J/12240'$ 295,000185
J-Boats J/2424'$ 4,450188
J-Boats J/3232.6'$ 67,450185
Marshall 22 Cat22.18'$ 17,900137
Friendship 2222'$ 9,250129
J-Boats J/22You are here$ 9,25064

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used J-Boats J/22 cost?+
The median asking price for a used J-Boats J/22 over the past 12 months is $9,250. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many J-Boats J/22 sailboats are for sale?+
4 J-Boats J/22 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are J-Boats J/22 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the J-Boats J/22 has increased by 8.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are J-Boats J/22 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used J-Boats J/22 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a J-Boats J/22?+
Comparable models include Catalina 22, J Boats J/105, J-Boats J/80. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.