J-Boats J/29 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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
Displ.
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
$ 10,750
Ask, not sold · 8 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
3
8 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-16.3%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
United States (62.5%) · Canada (25.0%) · United Kingdom (12.5%)

Recent Listings

8 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

J-Boats J/29 listings span 3 countries. United States leads with 5 listings (62.5%), followed by Canada and United Kingdom.

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

Country breakdown

8 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 12,5005162.5%
Canada$ 7,7512125.0%
United Kingdom$ 20,1761112.5%

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
Hallberg-Rassy 2929.2'$ 43,7295226
Beneteau First 2929.67'$ 21,5003612
J Boats J/10534.5'$ 55,0003620
J-Boats J/10935.25'$ 114,7873221
J Boats J/3535.5'$ 24,500239
Dehler 2928.71'$ 78,819219
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
J-Boats J/2424'$ 4,450189
C&C 2929.58'$ 11,500176
J-Boats J/9932.61'$ 214,500176
Jaguar J/29You are here$ 10,75083

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 $10,750. 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 8 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 decreased by 16.3% over the last 3 months compared to 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 (62.5%), Canada (25.0%), United Kingdom (12.5%).
05Do J-Boats J/29 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of J-Boats J/29 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 48.0% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a J-Boats J/29?+
Comparable models include Hallberg-Rassy 29, Beneteau First 29, J Boats J/105. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.