J-Boats J/32 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Alan Johnstone·1996 – 2003·~85 hulls·J Boats Tillotson Pearson
J-Boats J/32 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
32.6' · 9.94 m
Displ.
10,000 lbs · 4,536 kg
First year
1996

The J/32 was introduced in 1996 as a purposeful pivot for J/Boats, shifting focus from the highoctane "spritboat" racing success of the J/105 toward a more refined, cruisingoriented experience. Designed by Rod Johnstone and built by TPI Composites using the patented SCRIMP resin infusion process, the J/32 was marketed as a "performance cruiser" that prioritized seakindliness and interior volume without sacrificing the brand’s reputation for speed. Unlike many of its contemporaries that utilized lightdisplacement hulls for maximum surfing potential, the J/32 features a moderate displacementtolength ratio that provides a more stable, comfortable motion in offshore conditions. According to the official J/Boats archive, the model was designed specifically for couples who wanted a boat that was easy to manage shorthanded but capable of sustained cruising speeds.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 67,450
Ask, not sold · 18 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
5
18 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-3.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

17 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

J-Boats J/32 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 17 listings.

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

Country breakdown

17 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 69,900174100.0%

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
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Sadler 3231.5'$ 22,3234829
Island Packet 3235'$ 68,000367
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 3231.5'$ 53,7703114
Dufour Classic 3232.67'$ 44,3722713
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
J-Boats J/32You are here$ 67,450185
Jeanneau Sun Fast 3231.17'$ 49,800187
Beneteau First 3232.5'$ 20,944136
C&C 3231.5'$ 23,504126
Dufour 3233.83'$ 179,221124
Southerly 3232.71'$ 137,300115

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used J-Boats J/32 cost?+
The median asking price for a used J-Boats J/32 over the past 12 months is $67,450. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many J-Boats J/32 sailboats are for sale?+
5 J-Boats J/32 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 18 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are J-Boats J/32 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the J-Boats J/32 has decreased by 3.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are J-Boats J/32 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used J-Boats J/32 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05Do J-Boats J/32 listings get price reductions?+
About 25% of J-Boats J/32 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 6.7% 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/32?+
Comparable models include Sadler 32, Island Packet 32, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 32. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.