Dash - J BOATS FOR SALE

2020 32' Sailing Yacht — United States

Poised, modern, and refreshingly versatile, this 2020 32‑foot monohull sailing yacht strikes a graceful balance between performance and comfort. With an 11‑foot beam that carries her volume smartly through the midships, she delivers a stable, confident ride and an inviting sense of space—equally at home as a coastal cruiser, weekender, or spirited daysailer. Clean lines, a bright interior, and contemporary finishes create a yacht that feels both luxurious and effortlessly easy to love.

The cockpit is designed for relaxed passage-making and sociable afternoons at anchor: generous seating, excellent sightlines from the helm, and well-placed sail controls make short-handed sailing a pleasure. Wide, secure side decks and a molded fiberglass deck surface inspire confidence underfoot, while the yacht’s composed manners and efficient hull form reward the helm with crisp response and dependable tracking.

Below, the cabin is calm and light, with a welcoming saloon that invites you to linger. A thoughtfully arranged galley provides the essentials for life aboard, with ample stowage for weekend provisions. The enclosed head offers privacy and practicality, supporting unhurried cruising with fresh-water capacity suited to carefree escapes. Comfortable berths make overnights feel indulgent, and the overall ambiance is one of understated elegance—enough luxury to elevate every moment, without sacrificing the simple joy of being on the water.

Built in durable fiberglass composite with a fiberglass deck, the yacht feels reassuringly solid and quiet underway. Power comes from a single Volvo Penta saildrive diesel—reliable, economical, and remarkably smooth—ideal for slipping into a harbor at dusk or pushing confidently through a calm. Fuel-sipping efficiency keeps operating costs low, while the design’s natural poise encourages unhurried exploration.

For sailors seeking a refined 32‑footer that can transition seamlessly from spirited afternoon sails to comfortable long weekends, this yacht delivers. She is a sophisticated coastal cruiser and performance-minded weekender, a fiberglass monohull that rewards both new owners and seasoned sailors with effortless handling, practical luxury, and timeless good looks—an inviting companion for the kind of adventures that become favorite stories.

Yacht category keywords: sailing yacht, cruiser, coastal cruiser, daysailer, weekender, performance cruiser, monohull, fiberglass, diesel, Volvo Penta, 32‑foot, 2020, United States, liveaboard-capable.

Description

Ready to go. “Dash” is an extensively outfitted 2020 J/99 prepared to race offshore, mix it up locally, or cruise in genuine comfort. Specified and maintained to the highest standards for doublehanded competition, she is truly turnkey. Factory water ballast tanks deliver tremendous stability for two‑person crews, effectively adding two virtual crew on the rail, and to replicate this exact configuration on a new build today would exceed $350,000. Her name is inspired by the poem “The Dash,” the small line between one’s birth and passing that represents the way life is lived; if you’ve dreamed of medium‑ or long‑distance racing and want a boat equally at home charging offshore and weekending close to home, this J/99 is ready to add unforgettable fun to your dash.

Overview

The sail inventory is race‑ready and versatile: a North 3Di main from 2020 complemented by a brand‑new spare main; North 3Di J1 with hard battens, J3 with soft roller battens, and J4 without battens, all on a Harken furler; North asymmetric A1.5 in white and A2 in gray blue; plus a North Code 0 on a Harken Reflex furler. This is a comprehensive wardrobe that shifts seamlessly from tight reaching to deep downwind angles with the control and durability that 3Di is known for.

Running rigging has been upgraded well beyond stock for reliability and speed, including three Dyneema spinnaker halyards—two installed and one new spare—Dyneema jib sheets, Dyneema storm trysail sheets, and two full sets of Dyneema spinnaker sheets. Handling benefits further from extra‑wide aft spinnaker blocks and a secondary tack line with dedicated leads and clutch, giving precise sail shape control for every mode.

The electronics suite is modern, redundant, and offshore‑capable, centered on two Garmin nine‑inch chartplotters and three Garmin GNX seven‑inch mast displays, with Garmin VHF, Garmin AIS, and a Garmin autopilot control driving a permanently installed Jeffa drive motor, plus a Garmin autopilot remote for deck‑level command. At the nav station, a ROKK waterproof and wireless phone charger keeps devices topped up, while a Fusion stereo with high‑quality speakers fills the salon with sound after a fast passage.

Safety gear is specified to meet the offshore requirements of the Pacific Northwest Offshore and Pacific Cup races, including a Lifesling, a supplemental bilge pump with quick‑connect banjo hose fittings enabling operation below deck with hatches closed, and an extra locking hatch board with an offshore latching system operable from inside and outside the boat.

The electrical system has been thoughtfully modernized: upgraded house capacity via two 100‑amp hour lithium batteries, a new 70‑amp hour AGM starting battery, a DC‑to‑DC charger, Victron Bluetooth‑enabled battery management for precise monitoring, and a Victron solar charger to harvest power underway and at anchor.

Hull and propulsion details reflect a program focused on efficiency and low drag: a racing bottom by CSR Marine Seattle applied with Baltoplate in 2020, faired to 600 grit and cleaned quarterly; Propspeed on the Saildrive; a removable line cutter on the prop that supports standard zincs; and a custom‑color vinyl wrap for a distinctive profile. Factory‑supplied J/Boats water ballast tanks are aboard, the engine and Saildrive were serviced in June 2023, the cockpit is finished with Raptor deck for secure footing, and a custom San Juan Canvas dodger integrates a 110‑watt solar panel for continuous charge.

Additional comfort and cruising systems elevate life aboard, including Webasto forced‑air diesel heat, factory‑installed refrigeration and a pressure water system, a propane stove for hot meals on passage, and a memory‑foam mattress in the starboard cabin for restorative sleep after a long watch.

Racing documentation is current and comprehensive, with a 2023 PHRF‑NW certificate, a 2022 PHRF‑NC certificate for Northern California, and a 2023 ORC club certificate with full ORC inclines and stability measurements, positioning the boat to step onto competitive start lines with confidence.

Manufacturer provided description

The J/99 (32.6') does it all, combining sparkling performance and rock‑solid stability with belowdecks comfort in a boat that can be sailed by one or two people. The deck layout and sailplan are optimized for easy handling, while the roomy cockpit welcomes eight or more for fun daysailing. If you want to jump into the next adventure‑style overnight race or cruise rally and can’t find crew, no problem—the J/99 rewards you with easy, high‑speed sailing whether solo, twin, or with the whole gang.

Now more than ever, sailors are drawn to iconic adventures like Fastnet and Middle Sea, where straight‑line speed, sail handling, strategy, and weather routing are all equally tested. The J/99 is designed to excel in these arenas—both fully crewed and short‑handed—while delivering the exhilarating, family‑friendly experience the J Sport range is known for.

The cockpit is truly versatile for cruising and racing and can comfortably accommodate as many as 6. The deck layout features a floating jib lead system, an 8:1 inhauler system, cockpit‑led outhaul and cunningham, a double‑ended boom vang, and an optional water ballast system. A powerful 48:1 cascading backstay leads to both sides of the cockpit, and the two self‑tailing primary winches are positioned within easy reach of the driver.

Steering is by tiller, with a choice of a single centerline, balanced rudder or an optional twin‑rudder configuration, the latter popular for offshore short‑handed sailing when using autopilot. A wheel package is available as an option.

The J/99 interior is bright and spacious with clean lines and uncluttered spaces. The main cabin offers two full‑length settee berths with optional flip‑up pilot berths. The L‑shaped galley is fully weekend‑ready, with a stove, an ice‑box, and an inboard sink with a pressure water system. To starboard, there’s a proper sit‑down, forward‑facing nav station. A drop‑leaf main cabin table—often seen only on cruising J’s—adds welcome versatility. Matching double aft cabins with privacy doors allow two to four crew to sleep to windward for offshore trim, and up to eight aboard for the occasional inshore regatta or weekend cruise. The forepeak is dedicated to the head and sail storage and is kept as light as possible.

J/99 recognition and awards speak volumes: the model has been celebrated by the world’s yachting press as a fast, fun, evolutionary design from the J/Design and J/Composites teams, earning SAIL’s Best Boats – Performance Award, SAILING WORLD’s Boat of the Year – Best Crossover Boat, and the British Yachting Awards – Performance Yacht honor. “The J/99 opens up a wide range of sailing possibilities,” notes designer Alan Johnstone. “The versatile sail plan, balanced hull form and efficient cockpit are ideal for short‑handed offshore sailing as well as weekend sailing with friends. The J/99 packs a lot of performance and versatility into a manageable size and budget.”