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1996 J Boats 120

Scout

$120,000 USD
$166,400 CAD
Kemah, Texas, United States

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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