J Boats J/121

The J/121 (pronounced 1-2-1) is a 40’ offshore speedster that can be day raced or distance sailed by just 5 or fewer crew…. the best short-handed J ever…. capable of winning on any race track while also excelling in daysailing and weekend mode. Here’s a boat, class and program that redefines sailboat racing as a recreation and shared adventure with friends, reducing the focus on specialization and athletic short-course W/L racing. The J/121 fulfills the growing need to simplify life and reconnect with those you really want to sail with on a boat that’s pure magic to sail.

Sailing continues to adapt to the rapidly changing demographics, technology and social trends of an ever more hectic world. As our lives become more fast-paced so does the need to escape from the time constraints, pressures and burdens. “Always on, always connected” is leading the drive to “get away” to a place that can nourish and recharge the soul. Nowhere is that more evident than the extraordinary growth of adventure travel, providing people a much needed outlet through outdoor, shared experiences with others.

The challenge is trying to align 8-10 people onto the same schedule. This obstacle alone is impacting keelboat racing participation across the board in most areas. Just as technology is making it easier to sail, the over-reliance on crew is making it more complicated. Two of the positive growth areas in sailing today are one-design class racing in trailerable boats, and short-handed day racing and fun point to point events.   The global success of the new J/70 is a direct result of pent-up demand for an affordable one-design with a pre-planned circuit and easy entry. The travel and event logistics for four people are infinitely easier than that of 8-10. For those sailing larger keelboats, it’s the charity pursuit races and day distance events like San Francisco’s Three Bridge Fiasco that are becoming increasingly popular. And it’s no surprise why. These events pack a lot of sailing fun and adventure into more acceptable, smaller doses that require less practice and time to manage.

The J/121 is designed with both of these trends in mind. Imagine a fleet of high- performance, offshore-capable speedsters sprinting along point-to-point, around- the-island, and adventure-style races with half the normal crew size, with owners enjoying a “dream circuit” of events that tie into regional “classic” races that everyone aspires to sail in. The J/121 is the answer for those seeking a boat that offers compelling performance with less crew, all-around sailing versatility, low maintenance, and is fully ocean capable to be delivered on its own bottom anywhere. The J/121 is a return to the shared adventure, sail-with-friends style of sailing and racing that’s more memorable and meaningful than the specialized, athletic W/L racing that’s succeeded mostly in establishing a pecking order that’s impossible to crack. This design hits all the hot buttons for J/sailors, but will appeal to new entrants to the sport who are drawn to turnkey adventure sailing with a pre-planned event schedule and readily available event support only the J/Network can provide.

Racing mainsail.  North 3Di RAW, New 2023.  Condition Excellent. Used only for 3 distance races

Delivery mainsail. North 3Di RAW.  2018

J1: new 2025:  North 3Di RAW. Never Used. Furlable horizontal battens

J2 new 2025:  North 3Di RAW. Never Used. Furlable horizontal battens

J4 2018: 2018 North 3Di, condition Good. On a Karver furler 

J1 delivery sail:  2021 North 3Di RAW, vertical battens, condition Fair

J2 delivery sail: :2018 North 3Di vertical battens, condition good

Genoa staysail: 2024 North 3Di,  condition excellent

A1.5 Asymmetrical: North 2024, condition new

A2 Asymmetrical:: North 2022, condition good

A4 Asymmetrical:: North 2018, condition good

A2 Asymmetrical (oversize): North 2018, condition good

A7 Asymmetrical fractional storm chute on furler, condition excellent 

Spinnaker Staysail: North 3di 2022, condition excellent

Code Zero:  North Helix structured luff, 2022 top down on Karver furler, condition good

Storm Trysail 2018: Never used

Storm Jib: 2018 Condition Excellent

B&G H5000 Hercules System

Zeus 3 multifunction plotter/displays.  12” at navigation system and 9” at each helm (2022)

4 HV 20/20 data displays mounted on mast

Precision 9 compass with heel sensor

NAC-3 Autopilot Controller 

Jefa 150KgM Autopilot direct drive with AF25 rudder feedback unit

Autopilot remote control unit via blue tooth

Simrad RS35 VHF base unit with DCF

B&G handheld linked to VHF base unit

AIS receiver/transmitter with new masthead antenna and cable 2023

Airmar speed/depth/temp transducer, new in 2025

B&G masthead unit new in 2024 on 5’ carbon fiber wand

Sonic Hub Audio on NEMA2K backbone

EPIRB Ocean Signal, new in 2024

Victron LiFePO4 house battery system new in 2023,  200ah with Blue Tooth BMS Monitoring

Smart Shunt with Blue Tooth State of Charge and load monitoring

New Victron Engine Battery 2023

500 Watt Victron AC/AC Inverter 2023

Electric Cabin Top 2 speed winch

Numerous running rigging items replaced in 2024 & 2025

Removable V-Berth

Upper rudder bearing reinforced at deck 2025

Keel bolts: Visual and torque inspection/check 2024

Companionway storm dodger, Sunbrella by Thurston

¾ Beam offshore spray dodger, Sunbrella by Thurston

Furled Headsail UV Cover, Sunbrella by Thurston

Zippered Wheel Covers, Sunbrella by Thurston

Companionway black out curtain

NEMA 2000/0183 bus data for laptop connection via wireless or ethernet

Life Sling, horseshoe life ring & throw rope

Switlix 8-A man overboard inflatable floatation buoy

Full offshore safety equipment (flares, spare VHF antenna, bungs, etc.)

Life Raft, 10 man Superior Wave Racer – reinspection due ? of 2026

10’6” West Marine RIB PVC with fiberglass bottom

6 HP Mercury 4 stroke OB, new in 2025

Carbon Fiber telescoping genoa running pole, 2023, never used

Loos RT-11 rod rigging tension gauge

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Personal items do not convey with the sale.