J Boats J44 J/44 J 44

J Boats J44 J/44 J 44 - New arrival

Halcyon II (Hull 005) is a classic example of a Rod Johnstone design.Two owner boat, Rochester NY (Fresh water) and Newport RI Professionally maintained and actively used for cruising - Engine maintained to highest levels

2013 Yacht Survey is available to serious buyers

A Layout - Port and Starboard aft cabins

The J/44 was inspired by an analysis of the 1988 Newport to Bermuda Race which determined that dual-purpose racer/cruisers between 41 and 45 feet were the most popular offshore type and size. Since introduction, the J/44 has become the most successful large, offshore American yacht design ever, with a total of 67 boats launched. Owners in 14 countries have amassed an enviable record of ocean passages, regatta wins and logged numerous cruising adventures. They get together for owner-steered, one design events on both coasts in the ocean and on the Great Lakes.

Performance & Handling- Superior design and construction mean better performance in the most demanding offshore conditions. J/44\'s won the 1991 Fastnet Race (IMS Overall) and the 1992 Sydney-Hobart (IMS-1). Five J/44\'s beat all Swan 48\' -61\' upwind in a rough race to Bermuda in 1990.

J/44s slide through waves with little pitch and roll, responding effortlessly to your touch on the wheel. These superb sailing and handling qualities are different from traditional cruising and IOR / IMS \"rule\" boats in two very important ways:

#1:  J/44\'s have a balanced hull design with a long waterline relative to beam (L/B) providing directional stability in large waves - not compromised by need for a better rating or the added wetted surface of long keels and skegs, and #2: J/44\'s have a low center of gravity and low moments of inertia - achieved with a deep lead keel, hand-laid Baltek-cored hull & deck construction and a beautifully engineered Hall rig. J/44\'s sail well in the extremes: downwind in light air and upwind in a blow. This means more sailing, less motoring and safe passages.

An ABS bronze plaque certifies each J/44 to be built under independent survey to +A1 classification, the highest possible for offshore yacht service.

Classic Interior- Sailing World\'s 1990 \'Overall Boat of the Year\' revived the look of classic American cruising yacht interiors. Styling is light and open, clean and functional. The security and layout of her J/Galley has also become the standard for offshore cruising design. Visibility and ventilation are exceptional at anchor and at sea, making it possible to live-aboard for long periods without the sense of confinement usually experienced on cruising designs under 50 feet in length.

J/44 Galley- The interior layout includes an owner cabin forward with private head entrance, main cabin with two standard pilot berths and settee berths with large drawer storage outboard amidships, a large nav station opposite the galley, an aft starboard quarter-cabin and an aft \'walk-through\' port head.

2014 /2015

• Mast painted
• Rod Rigging replaced
• 3 house batteries
• 1 engine battery

2013 

• Bottom, Epoxy barrier coat w/ Baltoplate and ablative
• New exterior varnish
• Boom Painted

2012

• New running rigging
• Hall Quick vang
• Hall Spars carbon spinnaker pole & reaching strut
• New rope clutches
• Turning blocks and main sheet hardware
• Harkin winches (1 electric main halyard winch)
• B&G Mast head unit

2011

• Access hardware removed, holes glassed and gel coated

2010

• 7 New Lewmar Ocean series screened hatches
• Full keel - Upgraded race version
• 2 rudder - Cruising and race deep draft
  

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