J-Boats J/35 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Johnstone·1983 – 1992·~330 hulls·J Boats Tillotson Pearson
J-Boats J/35 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
35.5' · 10.82 m
Displ.
10,500 lbs · 4,763 kg
First year
1983

The J/35 is widely regarded as one of the most successful 35foot performance sailboats in history, serving as a benchmark for the "racercruiser" category since its introduction in 1983. Designed by Rod Johnstone and built by TPI Composites using highend construction techniques for the era, the boat was engineered to be a powerhouse in both onedesign and handicap racing while remaining simple enough for a family to handle on a weekend cruise. With over 330 hulls produced, it became a staple of the North American racing circuit, eventually being inducted into the American Sailboat Hall of Fame as a testament to its enduring design and competitive longevity. According to the J/Boats J/35 overview, the model was designed specifically to provide a highperformance alternative to the increasingly complex IOR (International Offshore Rule) boats of the early 1980s, prioritizing a clean, fast hull shape over rulegaming eccentricities.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 24,500
Ask, not sold · 23 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
9
23 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-18.4%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
United States (52.4%) · Australia (14.3%) · Mexico (14.3%)

Recent Listings

18 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

J-Boats J/35 listings span 6 countries. United States leads with 11 listings (52.4%), followed by Australia and Mexico.

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

Country breakdown

21 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 16,50011252.4%
Australia$ 35,7073114.3%
Mexico$ 15,0003214.3%
Portugal$ 37,176209.5%
Canada$ 31,790114.8%
Curacao$ 47,500114.8%

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
Beneteau First 3535.17'$ 55,3854220
J Boats J/10534.5'$ 57,0003418
J-Boats J/8026.25'$ 29,044269
J Boats J/35You are here$ 24,500239
C&C 35-334.67'$ 29,7502211
Judel/Vrolijk J/3029.83'$ 15,0002111
J-Boats J/13343'$ 180,0002114
J Boats J/12240'$ 295,000185
J Boats J/4646'$ 287,000102
J Boats J/4040'$ 69,000102
Baltic 3534.83'$ 78,60755

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used J-Boats J/35 cost?+
The median asking price for a used J-Boats J/35 over the past 12 months is $24,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many J-Boats J/35 sailboats are for sale?+
9 J-Boats J/35 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 23 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are J-Boats J/35 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the J-Boats J/35 has decreased by 18.4% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are J-Boats J/35 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used J-Boats J/35 listings over the past 12 months are United States (52.4%), Australia (14.3%), Mexico (14.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a J-Boats J/35?+
Comparable models include Beneteau First 35, J Boats J/105, J-Boats J/80. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.