1994 J Boats 44'
13.41' m
$149,000 USD

1994 J Boats 44'

13.41'
$149,000 USD

1994 J Boats 44'

Never raced and in the same ownership for over 20 years LIGHTWAVE (J/44 - Hull #0068) was the last hull of a classic example of a Rod Johnstone design. 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 we

Description

Preliminary listing more photos to follow  

Never raced and in the same ownership for over 20 years LIGHTWAVE (J/44 - Hull #0068) was the last hull of a classic example of a Rod Johnstone design. 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 popular offshore type and size.

"Lightwave " is the B layout with two cabins and two heads. The interior is a beautiful satin varnished teak. Bulkhead table provides an open feel. Ships systems include, refrigeration, Force 10 stainless 3 burner stove and oven,, microwave, Generator B&G electronics and much more She is fully equipped for cruising with a watermaker and generator.

Specifications

Sail-Used

1994

Diesel

Fiberglass

Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Yanmar
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Power HP: 62.00
  • Power KW: 46.23
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Hours: 1800.00
  • Hours Date: 08-09-2024

Generators


Generator 1

  • Generator Make: Fishcer-panda
  • Generator Model: Faryman W-18
  • Generator KW: 4.00
  • Generator RPM: 3600.00
  • Generator Date Hours Recorded: 08/09/2024

Full Details

Accommodations

She is the B layout with a large v berth forward with its own ensuite head a shower. Saloon area has 2 large settees port and starboard with a large table mounted on the port bulkhead which folds down to accomodate 5 comfortable for meals. All cushions are in excellent condition.

Double cabin to starboard and to port is a small workshop with watermaker, workbench and vice. 

Both heads have been upgraded to fresh water electric heads 

 

Galley

The security and layout of her J/Galley has also become the standard for offshore cruising design. The outboard counters house the Force 10 Propane 3 burner cook top w/ oven and broiler. This system houses two 10lb tanks in the lazarette storage locker. The large refrigerator is a double door top load with Seafrost Engine Drive and 110v AC shore assist holdover system. Outboard is a large storage locker with sliding doors. The deep double sink are Stainless Steel and on the inboard island portion adjacent to open counter space. Throughout the galley are functional touches and abundant drawers and storage compartments.

Hull and Deck

  • Flag Blue Awl Grip 
  • Double Red Boot Stripe Awlgrip
  • Main Sheet Winches Barient 27-48ST (2)
  • Primary winches Barient 37 2 Speed ST (2)
  • Secondary winches Barient 32 ST (2)
  • Halyard winches Barient 27 ST (2)
  • Halyard Organizers
  • Halyard Stoppers
  • Teak Handrail
  • Dodger with Grab rail
  • Manual Bilge Pump
  • Foredeck Sail Hatch / Lewmar (1)
  • Deck Hatch Coach House / Lewmar (4)
  •  Electric Windlass
  • Genoa Leads Adjustable 
  • Outboard Rail Lead Track
  • Jib Lead Track
  • Stanchions and Lifelines w/ boarding gates port and starboard 
  • Dorade Boxes w/ (4) Dorades / SS Guards


Electronics

  • Simrad Autopilot 
  • Furuno chart plotter 
  • B&G wind speed and depth
  • Icom VHF M-602 radio
  • B&G Radar
  • B&G Plotter 12 inch at Helm 
  • 4 B&G readouts above companionway hatch 
  • Stereo
  • All batteries 3 years old 
  • AIS 

 

Tankage

  • Fresh water tank custom stainless steel tanks 
  • Holding tank 40 gallons Approx 
  • 2 fuel stainless steel tanks totalling Approx 75 gallons 


Sails and Rigging

  • Hall Spar White Awl Grip
  • Hall Boom White Awl Grip
  • Backstay Adjuster 
  • Boom Vang
  • Harken Roller Furler 
  • Mainsheet / Traveler Pedestal
  • Running Back Stays
  • North Asymmetrical Spin
  • North Main sail 
  • North Cruising Jib 


Notable Extras

  • Newer B&G electronics 
  • water maker (condition unknown Pickled )
  • Workbench and storage portside
  • Fenders 
  • Dock lines
  • Hurricane Diesel Heater
  • North Main Approx good to very good condition 
  • North Jib Very good condition
  • Folding Max prop
  • Electric Freshwater heads 
  • Avon 12 foot with 9.9 Johnson available at an additional cost 
  • Custom Fairclough winter cover 


Contact

For more information about this yacht, please contact Willie Lynch.

For more information about this yacht,
please contact Willie Lynch.
We look forward to working with you!

Willie Lynch
Yacht Broker

Goat Island Marina 5 Marina Plaza

Newport RI 02840 USA