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2014 J Boats J/88

Alameda, California

$125,000

J/88 Pelagia — West Coast Race Winner, Bay-Ready Performer

Pelagia is hull #37, commissioned new in 2014 and stored indoors for most of her early life. Since arriving in San Francisco Bay, she’s been prepared and maintained at a professional standard—race-ready, class-legal, and beautifully sorted. Her results speak for themselves: 1st in Rolex Big Boat Series 2023, 2nd in 2022, and 3rd in 2021.

Professionally serviced at KKMI and List Marine, Pelagia shows the care of a fastidious owner. Her bottom was done in May 2024, the rig inspected this season, and every system upgraded with class-legal, high-load components. With just 412 engine hours, she’s a turnkey boat for the next owner—whether that means racing one-design, joining the mixed-fleet scene, or simply enjoying effortless days on the Bay.

Pelagia represents a rare chance to own a lightly used, immaculately maintained J/88 with real race pedigree. She’s ready for her next season—whether that’s on the one-design circuit or cruising the Bay with friends at sunset.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: Pelagia
Make: J Boats
Model: J/88
Year: 2014
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Builder: J Boats
Designer: Al Johnstone
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: UCF88037D414
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 29'2 ft
Length Overall: 29'2 ft
Waterline Length: 26'10 ft
Beam: 9'6 ft
Max Draft: 6'6 ft
Min Draft: 6'6 ft
Displacement: 4990 lb

Engines / Speed

Engines: 1
  • Make: Yanmar
  • Model: 2YM15
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 14hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Propeller Type: 2 BladeBronze
  • Engine Location: Center
  • Drive Type: Direct
  • Year: 2014
  • Engine Hours: 412

Other

Heads Count: 1
Drive Type: Direct
Boat Class: High Performance Boats, Other

Contact

Bill Colombo
Sail California

Office

Sail California
1070 Marina Village Parkway
Alameda, CA, US, 94501
Tel:510-523-8500
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.



Highlights
  • Proven championship pedigree—race-ready and class-compliant

  • Carbon mast, bow sprit, and optimized rigging

  • Two-Tone Deck

  • Extensive Quantum and North sail inventory (2021–2024)

  • Full electronics suite: Raymarine wireless system, Garmin GPS, VHF with remote, Velocitek ProStart

  • Interior in excellent condition—clean, bright, with grey cushions and synthetic teak-and-holly sole

  • Bottom faired and freshly painted (Trinidad Pro, May 2024)

  • Engine and saildrive serviced annually at List Marine

  • Fully upgraded running rigging, 2022–2024

  • Comprehensive spares, tools, safety gear, and class-legal equipment included

Sail Inventory

Mainsails

  • Quantum Fusion OD Class Legal Main — 2024 (approx. 12 days of sailing)

  • Quantum Fusion OD Class Legal Main — 2021 (very good condition)

  • Quantum Fusion OD Class Legal Main — 2016

  • North J/88 MNi-1 3Di M CSD Mainsail

  • Dacron Main for ocean racing (lightly used)

Headsails

  • Quantum Fusion OD Jib L/M — 2023 (approx. 25 days of sailing)

  • Quantum Fusion OD Jib L/M — 2021 (good shape)

  • Quantum Fusion OD Jib M/H — 2021 (good shape)

  • Doyle OD Jib M/H — horizontal battens

  • North J/88 APi-1 760i 3Di M AP Jib

Spinnakers

  • Quantum Asym A2 OD — 2024 (red, 8 days of sailing)

  • Quantum Asym A2 OD — 2023 (white, very good shape)

  • Quantum Asym A2 OD — 2021 (blue & white)

  • Quantum Asym A3 OD — 2021 (blue & yellow, very good shape)

Covers & Accessories

  • Mainsail cover with J/88 logo

  • Jib cover

  • Multiple sail and gear bags

Rigging & Deck Gear
  • Carbon mast and sprit

  • Rod forestay and Dyneema backstay

  • Harken MKIV Unit 0 furler

  • Upgraded class-legal high-load blocks (2022–2024)

  • Lewmar winches (4)

  • Whisper Grey two-tone deck

  • Lifelines replaced 2024

  • Two opening ports aft, faux-leather deck cushions

Electronics
  • Raymarine wireless system: dual MFDs, T111, T113 remote, wind transducer

  • Garmin GPS 721

  • Velocitek ProStart

  • Standard Horizon VHF GX2000 with cockpit remote

  • Mast-top VHF antenna

  • Raymarine tiller autopilot (not mounted)

Interior
  • Optional V-berth with grey cushions

  • Manual marine head

  • Port settee with molded backrest and storage

  • Synthetic teak-and-holly sole

  • Navigation station and sink with storage

  • Igloo cooler, tie-downs, and removable steps

  • Bright white bulkheads, well-ventilated cabin

Additional Equipment
  • Extensive spares and tools (over $1,000 value)

  • Anchors, fenders, jacklines, lifejackets, and emergency gear

  • Portable nav lights and safety equipment meeting offshore standards

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.