2021 J Boats J/99

If you're searching for one of the finest J/99s available today, Cirrus deserves your attention.

Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, Cirrus combines the outstanding sailing characteristics that have made the J/99 one of the world's premier offshore racer/cruisers with numerous owner improvements that enhance performance, reliability, and cruising comfort. Whether your plans include double-handed offshore racing, buoy competition, or fast coastal cruising, this boat is exceptionally well prepared and ready to sail.

Designed by Alan Johnstone, the J/99 features a powerful yet easily driven hull, a fixed carbon bowsprit, deep performance keel, and an efficient fractional rig that is equally rewarding with a full crew or sailed shorthanded. Below deck, the bright two-cabin interior offers standing headroom, a practical galley, enclosed head, navigation station, and comfortable accommodations for extended weekends or offshore passages. 

During the current ownership, Cirrus has benefited from numerous performance and systems upgrades. The hull received a professionally applied Black Widow racing bottom in 2025 under the supervision of Mike George Marine in Marina del Rey. At the same time, the keel was faired, while the rudder stock and bearings were rebuilt, producing an exceptionally fair and efficient underwater profile.

The sail handling systems have also been refined for efficient short-handed sailing. The backstay, traveler, and mainsheet fine-tune systems were upgraded with increased purchase and relocated for trimming from either side of the cockpit. The jib inhauler and downhauler systems were similarly improved, while spinnaker tweakers, dedicated Code Zero controls, and additional halyard cleats make sail handling faster and more efficient.

Electrical capacity has been dramatically increased with dual 100Ah Battle Born lithium batteries, twin Victron Orion Smart DC-to-DC chargers, and a Victron SmartShunt battery monitoring system. A custom Seafrost refrigeration system replaces the standard icebox, making the boat equally capable for cruising as it is for racing.

The sail inventory is equally impressive and includes a 2024 Ullman mainsail, Ullman J1.5 and J3 headsails, North Code Zero on a Facnor furler, North A3 reaching sail, Ullman A2 asymmetric spinnaker, plus an older North A2 spare.

Perhaps most impressive is the overall condition of the boat. The interior is exceptionally clean and lightly worn, the engine compartment is immaculate, the systems installations are first-class, and the entire boat reflects meticulous ownership.

For buyers seeking a turnkey J/99 that needs nothing before its next race or cruise, Cirrus represents an exceptional opportunity.