J-Boats J/29 Sailboats for Sale

Johnstone·1982 – 1987·~298 hulls·J Boats Tillotson Pearson
J-Boats J/29 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull Type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
29.5' · 8.99 m
Disp.
6,000 lbs · 2,722 kg
First year
1982

The J/29 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of J/Boats, emerging in 1982 as a highperformance answer to the growing demand for a "big brother" to the legendary J/24. Designed by Rod Johnstone to excel under the Midget Ocean Racing Club (MORC) and PHRF handicap systems, the J/29 remains one of the most successful dualpurpose designs of the 1980s. Unlike its predecessor, which was a pure onedesign effort, the J/29 was engineered with a broader, more powerful hull form and a variety of rigging options to suit different regional wind conditions. During its production run through 1987, approximately 290 hulls were built by TPI Composites, cementing its status as a staple of the North American racing circuit. According to the J/29 History archive at J/Boats, the design was specifically intended to offer a level of performance that could compete with pure race boats while maintaining the structural integrity required for offshore excursions.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 8,500
Asking price · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (50.0%) · Canada (33.3%) · United Kingdom (16.7%)

Recent Listings

7 for sale · showing 10 newest

Where they're listed

J-Boats J/29 listings appear across 3 countries. United States has the most listings with 3 (50.0%), followed by Canada and United Kingdom.

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

Country view

6 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 8,0003350.0%
Canada$ 7,7022033.3%
United Kingdom$ 16,1741016.7%

Comparable models

Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.

Similar boats to compare

3 similar designs
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Beneteau First 2929.67'$ 21,500346
C&C 2929.58'$ 10,500167
Jaguar J/29You are here$ 8,50063

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used J-Boats J/29 cost?+
The median asking price for a used J-Boats J/29 over the past 12 months is $8,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many J-Boats J/29 sailboats are for sale?+
3 J-Boats J/29 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are J-Boats J/29 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the J-Boats J/29 has stayed steady over the last 3 months compared with the 12-month median.
04Where are J-Boats J/29 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used J-Boats J/29 listings over the past 12 months are United States (50.0%), Canada (33.3%), United Kingdom (16.7%).
05Do J-Boats J/29 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of J-Boats J/29 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 48.8% off the original ask. If a listing has been on the market for more than 90 days without a cut, the seller may not be in a hurry.
06What should I look at instead of a J-Boats J/29?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 29, C&C 29. Use the comparison table above to check pricing and availability.