Back to top

1997 J Boats J/42

Marblehead, Massachusetts

$139,500

Just launched and ready for the 2024 season. Immaculate, loaded. Simply a beautiful example of this popular J Model.Look no further for the perfect J42 to compete and cruise on . Mistral has had only two owners and has been lovingly maintained. She comes with all the racing sail inventory and cruising sails as well as safety equipment you could possibly need.  If you are interested in off-shore racing or simply cruising as a couple or two couples the two state rooms and two heads with spacious layout down below is ideal.  Current owner designed and had built a custom folding table that is mounted to the bulk head until you need it. The original table is available also. Mistral is comfortable and yet fast with a winning history. 
Price reduced!

Disclaimer

Essex Boat Works is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Hill & Lowden, Inc., Yacht Sales & Brokerage.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Mistral
Make: J Boats
Model: J/42
Year: 1997
Condition: New
Category: Sail
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: TSP42022C797
Has Hull ID: Yes
Keel Type: Fin Keel

Dimensions

Length: 42 ft
Length Overall: 42 ft
Waterline Length: 35'2 ft
Beam: 12'2 ft
Min Draft: 6.5 ft
Cabin Headroom: 6'3 ft
Dry Weight: 19,700 lb
Ballast: 7,000 lb

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 3JH-TE
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 47hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Bronze, Feathering
  • Year: 1997
  • Engine Hours: 3813
  • Engine Location: Center

Other

Heads Count: 2
Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: Sloop, Racers and Cruisers

Engines

Yanmar 47 HP, 3JH-TE

Cruise speed 7.5 KTS

 

Tankage

Fuel: 60 gal

Water: (2 X 50) 100 Gal

Holding: (2x10) 20 Gal

2 Heads w/ showers

2 sleeping cabins, plus main salon

Galley

Force 10 Propane, 3 burners, oven,

Icebox

Electronics

VHF

Garmin GPS, Plotter, Radar

SSB

Autopilot, Simrad AP 22

B&G instruments, Wind, Knotmeter, Depth

Sony Stereo, 4 speakers

Electrical

Batteries, 3 house, 1 Eng starting

Solar charge panels 80 Watt , w/ battery controller

Inverter

 

Additional Information

Dodger

Awning

Windlass

Wheel steering

 

Safety/Misc. Equip

Compass

Epirb

Flares

MOM

Liferaft

10 PFD’s

3 fire extinguishers

First Aid kit

Searchlight

2 Anchors

Plow w/ 100’ chain, 200’ rode

Swim ladder

Docklines & fenders

boathook

Zodiac inflatable dinghy w/ 5 HP Merc. outboard

Sails & Rigging plus Misc.

Carbon Fiber mast & Spinn pole

Dutchman Mainsail flaking system

Electri Halyard winch

Aux fuel tankW/ transfer pump

Seafrost Refrigeration, Eng driven

Dinghy engine lift on Radar mast

2 sets cockpit cushions one white, one gray

Removable pipe berths for main salon , currently not aboard

Cockpit table w/ storage bag

Propane grill

Flag halyard W/ carbon fiber pig stick for burgee

Custom tufted topper mattress pad for V-berth

Custom fitted sheets for v-berth

Full cockpit awning system

LED cabin and running lights


MISTRAL J42
Hull #22 - built in 1997
Two owners since 1997 - extremely well maintained
Boat has done multiple Bermuda races and other offshore events. Boat is ready with all safety equipment to cruise the coast or race offshore.
Recent improvements:
• 2023- new hydraulic pump for auto-pilot 2022 - new AGM deep cell batteries
о 2022 - new 80 watt semi-rigid solar panel
• 2021 - refinish cabin sole and interior wood
• 2020 - new fresh water pump system
2019 - custom table for main salon that folds up on bulkhead creating more space when
not in use (original table available if preferred)
• 2018 - New North Sails 135% 3DI NorDac roller furling genoa
Full compliment of racing sails included made by Hathaway Reiser & Raymond: o Mainsail

#1 155% carbon racing genoa
#2 145% carbon reaching genoa

#3110% genoa
.5 oz symmetrical racing spinnaker

Asymmetrical racing spinnaker
Code "O" asymmetrical racing spinnaker Cruising asymmetrical spinnaker with snuffer. •
Storm trysail

Storm jib
Electronics and safety gear
• B&G instruments
• VHFandSSBradios
• Garmin HD radar
Garmin Chart plotter at helm AIS transmit and receive Simrad AP22 Auto-pilot
• Full stereo with Bose speakers in cabin and Fusion speakers in cockpit
• Sirus XM radio
1000 watt inverter
• Epirb
• Liferaft - needs re-certification • MOM8
• Lifesling
Other Notable items
• Full deep keel (6.5 ft) for racing and cruising performance

disclaimer
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.

Contact Us