J-Boats J/80 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Rod Johnstone·1992·J Boats Tillotson Pearson
J-Boats J/80 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
26.25' · 8 m
Displ.
2,900 lbs · 1,315 kg
First year
1992

The J/80, introduced in 1993, represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the modern sportboat. Designed by Rod Johnstone, the model was conceived to bridge the gap between a highoctane racing machine and a stable, familyfriendly day sailer. It famously became the first sportboat over 25 feet to be certified as an International OneDesign class, a testament to its widespread adoption across both North America and Europe. With a production run exceeding 1,600 hulls, the J/80 remains one of the few vessels in its class that successfully balances blistering downwind speeds with the offshore stability required for ISO Category B (offshore) rating. Its design philosophy emphasizes "sailing simplicity," utilizing a carbonfiber retractable bowsprit and a simplified rig that allows the boat to be handled by a crew of two or raced competitively by four.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 29,089
Ask, not sold · 26 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
9
26 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-7.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
9
United States (30.8%) · United Kingdom (19.2%) · Belgium (15.4%)

Recent Listings

16 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

J-Boats J/80 listings span 9 countries. United States leads with 8 listings (30.8%), followed by United Kingdom and Belgium.

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

Country breakdown

26 listings · 9 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 27,5008230.8%
United Kingdom$ 26,9195119.2%
Belgium$ 32,5804215.4%
Netherlands$ 30,2523111.5%
Italy$ 22,108217.7%
Switzerland$ 44,381103.8%
Cyprus$ 29,089103.8%
Germany$ 29,089113.8%
Ireland$ 29,089113.8%

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
J-Boats J/12040'$ 125,0004323
J Boats J/10534.5'$ 55,0003620
J-Boats J/10935.25'$ 114,8053221
J-Boats J/10032.8'$ 89,900276
J-Boats J/80You are here$ 29,089269
J Boats J/3535.5'$ 24,500239
J-Boats J/13343'$ 180,0002114
J-Boats J/3232.6'$ 67,450185
J Boats J/12240'$ 295,000185
J Boats J/4040'$ 69,000102
Swan 8081.69'$ 2,006,95884

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used J-Boats J/80 cost?+
The median asking price for a used J-Boats J/80 over the past 12 months is $29,089. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many J-Boats J/80 sailboats are for sale?+
9 J-Boats J/80 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 26 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are J-Boats J/80 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the J-Boats J/80 has decreased by 7.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are J-Boats J/80 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used J-Boats J/80 listings over the past 12 months are United States (30.8%), United Kingdom (19.2%), Belgium (15.4%).
05What should I look at instead of a J-Boats J/80?+
Comparable models include J-Boats J/120, J Boats J/105, J-Boats J/109. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.