HUBERT JOHNSON - Black Jack Skiff - For Sale

Presented by Andrey Shestakov of Shestakov Yacht Sales, the Black Jack SkifffromHUBERT JOHNSONis a compactmotor yachtin classicrunaboutform with a handsomewooden hull. Purpose-built for simple days on the water, it balances easy handling with practical comforts.

Selecting a Black Jack Skiff

If you value straightforward operation, timeless styling, and efficient performance, the Black Jack Skiffis a compelling choice. At 24 ft LOA with a 9 ft beam, it suits harbor hops, coastal day trips, and relaxed cruising. As amotor yachtwithrunaboutagility and a durablewooden hull, it offers an authentic, tactile boating experience supported by Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov.

Features of the Model

• Single Mercruiser inboard gas power simplifies ownership and docking.
• Confident performance with an 18-knot cruise and 25-knot top speed.
• 40-gallon fuel capacity supports flexible day itineraries.
• One head for essential comfort while aboard.
• Wood deck and a traditional wooden hullemphasize craft and character.
• Compact runaboutlayout within a versatilemotor yachtplatform.

Technical Specifications

• Length overall (LOA): 24 ft (7.32 m)
• Beam: 9 ft (2.74 m)
• Cruising speed: 18 kn (20.71 mph)
• Maximum speed: 25 kn (28.77 mph)
• Engine: 1 x Mercruiser, Inboard, Gas
• Hull: wooden hull
• Deck: Wood
• Heads: 1
• Fuel capacity: 40 gal
• Classification: motor yacht;runabout

Pricing and Ordering

For current market pricing, availability, and to schedule a viewing of the Black Jack SkiffbyHUBERT JOHNSON, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. We will guide you through inspections, documentation, and delivery logistics tailored to your cruising plans.

Questions and Answers

• What is the yacht’s exact type?
  The Black Jack Skiffis amotor yachtconfigured as a classicrunaboutwith awooden hull.

• What are the speeds?
  The cruising speedis 18 kn (20.71 mph) and thetop speedis 25 kn (28.77 mph).

• What engine powers it?
  It has 1 x Mercruiserinboardwithgasfuel, delivering straightforward performance and serviceability.

• What onboard amenities are included?
  A wood deck, awooden hull, and1 headprovide traditional style with practical comfort.

• How do I purchase through Shestakov Yacht Sales?
  Reach out to broker Andrey Shestakovat Shestakov Yacht Sales for details on theBlack Jack SkiffbyHUBERT JOHNSON, including pricing, listings, and next steps.

Owner Experience Review

Owners tend to use the Black Jack SkifffromHUBERT JOHNSONas a classic picnic day boat for family cruising, weekend social runs, and even intimate charter-style outings. Some 24-foot examples have been run as six-passenger river and bay rides, which aligns with the boat’s emphasis on low-speed handling and a stable, social cockpit. The 1958/1959 David P. Martin refinement gave the hull more spray deflection and a better running attitude compared with earlier Johnson Sportsman shapes, and most reports characterize it as comfortable and well-behaved in protected waters rather than an offshore platform.

At the dock, one recurring owner note is the hydraulic transmission’s delay in throttle/shift response—"Docking was something you had to be mindful about due to the delay in throttle response but other than that it was a perfect 'picnic' boat." Underway, the appeal is classic: varnished woodwork, teak details, and a roomy cockpit for cocktails or a slow cruise. Some boats carry a small cabin suited to day use and limited overnighting, and many have had simple upgrades such as VHF, depth sounder, shore power, and battery charging to modernize otherwise basic original systems.

Care and feeding are those of a traditional wood hull: mahogany planking over oak frames demands routine bottom prep and paint, seam recaulking, and periodic refastening. Owners and survey notes mention fastener corrosion in salt water and documented fixes that include removing tired bronze screws, epoxy-injecting holes, and re-screwing while clamping seams. Powertrains vary by boat; many were delivered with Chrysler gasoline V8s and hydraulic gears, and sale histories show reconditioned engines, replacements, and occasional diesel repowers.

Pros and Cons

• Pro: Classic picnic-boat character with a roomy social cockpit and warm wood finishes.
• Pro: Improved spray deflection and running attitude from the David P. Martin hull versus earlier Johnson Sportsman shapes.
• Pro: Comfortable, predictable, and easy at low speeds in protected bays and rivers.
• Con: Wood hull demands recurring bottom work, seam recaulking, and periodic refastening.
• Con: Hydraulic transmissions on many boats have throttle/shift delay that requires extra care when docking.
• Con: Intended for protected waters rather than true offshore passagemaking.

Comparison with Other Models