1990 J Boats J34C - J BOATS FOR SALE

Timeless 34' Sailing Yacht — Classic Style, Confident Cruising

Crafted in 1990 and lying in the United States, this elegant 34-foot sailing yacht blends classic lines with purposeful, seaworthy design. Her hand‑laid fiberglass hull and deck deliver the reassuring solidity discerning sailors prize, while a beamy, well‑balanced form rewards you with a stable, dry ride and a remarkably inviting cockpit for long afternoons underway or evenings at anchor.

A quiet, efficient Beta Marine inboard diesel provides dependable auxiliary power, sipping fuel from a thoughtfully sized tank for economical motoring between breezes or when slipping into your favorite harbor. Combined with a simple, well‑organized deck plan and secure handholds, she is a joy to handle—confident offshore, graceful inshore, and always composed.

Step below and the warmth of classic joinery and soft, natural light sets an inviting tone. The salon offers comfortable seating for relaxed conversation or cozy dining, complemented by generous stowage for extended coastal cruising. A practical galley keeps provisioning simple and shipshape, while the private head is bright, easy to maintain, and ideally placed for life aboard. Freshwater capacity supports weekend escapes and unhurried passages, and ventilation has been thoughtfully considered for comfort in a range of climates.

With her robust composite construction, straightforward systems, and single, reliable diesel heart, this yacht is as appealing to seasoned cruisers as she is to sailors seeking a beautifully kept classic to make their own. Whether you envision blue‑horizon wanderings, effortless coastal hops, or a charming liveaboard haven, she’s a graceful, capable platform ready to elevate every mile.

Located in the United States and presented with pride, this 34’ classic offers enduring beauty, honest performance, and the kind of quiet confidence only a well‑built yacht can provide.

Category keywords: Sailing Yacht, Cruiser, Classic Yacht, Coastal Cruiser, Weekender, Liveaboard, Bluewater Cruiser, Auxiliary Diesel, Inboard Diesel, Fiberglass, 34 Foot Yacht

Description

The J/34c is a distinctive, confidence‑inspiring and genuinely quick cruiser–racer that comes alive even in light air. Designed by Rod Johnstone and built by Tillotson‑Pearson Inc (TPI), it marries high performance with reassuring seaworthiness. Its exceptional stability stems from a lightweight, robust balsa‑cored hull and deck working in concert with a UFO Keel (wing/bulb) drawing 4' 11", delivering a composed, low‑drag, high‑righting‑moment ride. Over the last 5 years the yacht has benefited from thoughtful upgrades, including a custom aluminum arch and dinghy davit system with tackle, new chain plates, a renewed head sail, a gennaker with sprit pole, and a comprehensive Garmin electronics package with GPS/radar and wind instruments. Propulsion and reliability were elevated in 2020 with the installation of a Beta Marine Beta 30 HP 3‑cylinder diesel engine, matched transmission, and a new wiring harness with instrument panel.

Overview

Step below via 3 broad steps into a bright, thoughtfully laid‑out interior. To port, the full galley is equipped for serious cruising: a Vitrifrigo 12‑volt top‑loading refrigerator/freezer with manual foot‑pump drain, a gimballed Force Ten two‑burner propane stove/oven, a deep sink with storage above and below, a 12‑volt pressure water system, a water heater, and 45 gal of fresh‑water capacity. To starboard, a generous quarter berth measures 43" W x 6'2" L, and just forward a proper navigation chart table carries the ship’s AC/DC service breaker panel above. In the salon, matching port and starboard settees run 6'2" in length and flank a center‑island dinette table with graceful drop leaves, creating a convivial, seakindly gathering space. The head with shower offers dual access—one door from the salon and another from the private forward stateroom—and features a Raritan electric flush with a Y‑valve for overboard discharge at sea, plus a 20 gal MSD waste tank with a topside deck pump‑out fitting. The forward stateroom centers on a large V‑berth measuring 6'2" W x 6'2" L. Ventilation is superb thanks to four overhead opening hatches and eight opening portlights, while climate control is assured by a Webasto 16000 BTU AC/Heat unit.

The helm and nav suite are equally capable offshore and inshore. A Garmin Map XSV 7612 GPS/radar (2019) anchors the system, backed up by a Garmin Map XS, with a networked Garmin autopilot and wind speed and direction displayed on the Garmin screens. Communications are handled by a Standard Horizon Eclipse VHF radio, and entertainment comes courtesy of a West Marine AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo.

Electrical infrastructure is robust and cruise‑ready. Two 30 Amp shore inlets with dockside power cables feed a ProNautic 12.60P three‑bank smart charger, two Mastervolt AGM 8 D batteries (2022), and a Xantrex 5000 inverter, delivering both 12‑volt DC and 110‑volt AC house power, all managed from the ship’s service AC/DC breaker panel at the nav/chart table.

On deck, the inventory is complete and purposeful: a Plow #25 anchor at the bow pulpit; double lifelines with port‑and‑starboard boarding gates; a bimini top and a dodger frame (frame only); plush cockpit cushions and cavernous cockpit lazarette storage; a Sunbrella helm cover; a transom hot/cold shower; self‑bailing decks; a starboard side‑deck Danforth anchor locker; an aluminum arch with dinghy davits and tackle; plus fenders and docklines, life jackets, and a boarding ladder.

The sail plan and rig are tuned for speed and control. The full‑batten mainsail with StackPack and lazy jacks sets cleanly and drops easily. Headsail handling is effortless on a Harken roller furling with a 2021 head sail, complemented by a 2020 gennaker flown from a Seldon gennaker pole sprit. The keel‑stepped aluminum mast with double spreaders carries lights, and the shrouds are in shank‑solid rod rigging with Norseman Sta‑Lok terminals. Mast height/bridge clearance is 47' (reported). New chain plates port and starboard add confidence. Winch power is abundant with two Barient 21 self‑tailing two‑speed working winches, two Barient 27 self‑tailing two‑speed primary winches, and two Barient 22 mainsail traveler winches, supported by two triple‑line sheet stoppers and both manual and rigid boom vangs.

Mechanical systems underscore reliability and efficiency. The 2020 Beta Marine 30 HP diesel—with matching transmission, new wire harness, and gauge panel—shows just 155 hours. Spares include oil and fuel filters. Underway, a J Prop feathering propeller translates torque into thrust, while an Edson wheel steering system gives precise helm feel. For safety and serviceability there is a cockpit‑mounted manual Whale Gusher pump and two auto/manual bilge pumps. Comfort is assured by the Webasto 16000 BTU AC/Heat system, and sanitation is handled by a Raritan electric flush marine head feeding a 20 gal MSD waste tank with a Y‑valve for overboard discharge or a topside deck pump‑out fitting.