2008 J Boats J105
£39,995
- Make
- Jaguar
- Model
- Boats J105
- Year
- 2008
- Fuel
- diesel
- Body
- Saloon
Overview
This 2008 J/105 yacht represents a rare opportunity to acquire a meticulously maintained racing cruiser. Built as a modern classic, this two-owner vessel has undergone extensive upgrades including a new Volvo Penta D1-20hp diesel engine (2017), complete standing rigging replacement (2024), and a comprehensive 2016 refit. The new Raymarine electronics suite with Axiom 7 plotter and performance pack, combined with a fresh sail wardrobe and excellent local racing pedigree, makes this J/105 race-ready and perfectly suited to competitive sailors seeking high-performance day sailing with comfortable overnight capability.
Key Features
- ✓Beam: 3.35
- ✓HP: 20
- ✓Speed: 8
- ✓Engine Hours: 0
From the Dealer
- •New Volvo Penta D1-20hp diesel engine installed 2017
- •Standing rigging fully replaced April 2024 at All Spars Plymouth
- •New Raymarine instrument suite with Axiom 7 plotter and performance pack (2023)
- •Comprehensive 2016 refit at SRM exceeding £20,000; extensive new sail wardrobe included
- •2025 IRC certificate .995; excellent local racing record and race-ready condition
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We are delighted to offer for sale this ultra-sporty J Boat J105. Built in 2008, this two owner yacht has undergone numerous upgrades and maintenance work over the years to keep her in top racing condition and the care which has been lavished on her upkeep is abundantly clear to even the most cursory inspection. Very highly specified, some key features we d like to draw your attention to include: New Volvo Penta D1-20hp in 2017 2023 New Raymarine instrument suite with performance pack 40 and Axiom 7 plotter at the helm. Standing rigging all replaced at All Spars Plymouth April 2024. In 2016, she had a new sail wardrobe, including: 3DL Race main & jib A2 Superlite kote SK75 OSR max heavy weather jib norcac radian Code zero NPL 2019 3DI Endurance 760 race main & jib. 2024 A2 superlite kote SK75 Also delivery sails in very good condition. Included are an older A2 and fractional A3. She had an extensive refit in 2016 at SRM costing over £20,000. Good racing record locally. 2025 IRC cert is .995 Electronics: Raymarine Axiom 7 at helm Raymarine C95 at Nav table Icom M423G with GPS Simrad VHF speaker Fusion MS-IP500 Raymarine wireless tactic display for wind/speed Raymarine I70 multi-function gauge. Raymarine Autopilot Compass at the helm Water tank gauge Navigation lights Mooring light Steaming light Tri-colour Cabin lights Water pump Fridge unit Bilge pump with auto/manual switch Shore power system with 240v socket Layout: Forward double berth Heads compartment Saloon/galley Single berths in the saloon Nav table with 12v switch panel, Raymarine C95 plotter, music & VHF at companionway to cockpit. Aft pipe berths. Teak & holly flooring. This yacht has been meticulously maintained and presents in excellent condition for her age. Gelcoat, rigging, and deck hardware are all in very good order and recent service history is available. She is race-ready and would be perfectly suited to an owner seeking a high-performance day sailing yacht with overnighting capability. The J/105 is a modern classic—sleek, responsive, and built for sailors who appreciate both competitive racing and fast, comfortable cruising. Introduced as the first keelboat over 20 feet designed with a retractable bowsprit and asymmetric spinnaker, the J/105 revolutionized performance sailing with simplified handling and exhilarating downwind speed. Please speak to us to arrange a viewing and we re certain that you ll be as impressed with this yacht as we have been!
