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1996 J Boats 120
“Scout”
$120,000 USD
$166,400 CAD
01Overview
This J-120 is turnkey and loaded with gear for serious racers and adventurous cruisers alike. Contact us today to schedule a showing or to learn more information!
02Highlights
- Dometic Turbo DTU Air Conditioning 16K BTU (2019)
- Bottom Paint: Petit Pro (2024)
- Full Inventory of Racing & Cruising Sails
- Carbon Mast & New Standing Rigging in 2019
- (2) 12V Group 27 Gel Cell Batteries & 12V Battery Charger (Feb. 2025)
03Specifications
Length40′ LOA
Beam12′
Draft7′
Year1996
TypeSail
HullFiberglass
FuelDiesel
Fuel capacity27 gal
Water capacity27 gal
04Description
1996 J-120 “Scout” – Proven Racer & Comfortable Cruiser
A great opportunity to own a well-maintained and race-proven J-120! “Scout” is the perfect blend of performance and comfort, with a winning pedigree and updates that make her ready for both competitive racing and comfortable cruising.
Scout just underwent a $20K yard repair bill taking care of some issues. She is ready to go and will pass any survey!
S&J Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Little Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Racing Pedigree
- First in class – Bayview Mackinac Race (2016, 2018)
- Third in class – Bayview Mackinac Race (2017)
- Formerly raced as “Flyin’ Irish” with a strong competitive history
Sail Inventory
Mainsails:
- 2017 Ullman carbon with floating tack
- 2008 UK delivery main
Headsails:
- 2017 Ullman #3 jib
- 2016 Ullman carbon #1 genoa
- 2008 UK #3 jib
- Storm jib
- North Sail 139% jib
Spinnakers:
- 2018 Ullman Code 0
- 2016 Ullman 0.6 oz A2
- 2013 Doyle 0.75 oz A3
- 2006 UK 0.5 oz A2
- 2006 UK Code 0
- A3 & A4 Asymmetricals
Electronics & Navigation
- B&G Zeus 9” GPS Chartplotter
- B&G H3000 20/20 integrated racing instruments (8 displays)
- B&G integrated wind instruments
- B&G Autopilot with remote
- Icom VHF Marine Radio
- NMEA transponder
- Built-in boat WiFi
- Pioneer AM/FM/CD player
Electrical & Charging Systems
- (2) 125V 30A shore power cords
- Circuit breaker shore power system
- (2) 12V group 27 gel-cell batteries (Feb. 2025)
- 4-way battery switch
- DC voltmeter
- Charging Systems International (Dual Pro) 12V marine battery charger (Feb. 2025)
Hardware & Rigging
- Carbon Mast
- New standing rigging & lifelines (2019)
- (8) Lewmar rope clutches (2018)
- Main sheet, running backstays, spinnaker & jib sheets (2017–2018)
- (6) Primary winch handles, snatch blocks
- Covers: boom, binnacle, insulated hatch (2019)
Hull & Exterior
- Flag Blue Awlgrip paint with white pinstripe & boot stripe (2016)
- Gold leaf name, port, registration (2019)
- Bottom paint: Petit Pro (2024)
Comfort & Cruising
- Dometic Turbo DTU 16,000 BTU air conditioning (2019)
- Galley: new refrigeration (2016), gimballed stove, hot water heater, ample storage
- Sleeps 8 comfortably
- Cruising gear: (2) biminis (green canvas in storage), (1) dodger, salon table & cushions
- Safety equipment included
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Engines
Yanmar, Freshwater Cooled 3JH2E
38 HPDiesel2,950 hrs

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