1998 J Boats J/32
“Patriot”
Description
The J/32 offers sailing comfort, style, and performance typically associated with much larger and more expensive cruising yachts. Its advanced composite construction, easily driven hull shape, and low center of gravity result in a sailing experience notably superior to other cruising boats in its size range.
Designed for easy sailing, the J/32 performs well with just the mainsail and a small jib, avoiding the need for large genoas, constant sail changes, and the heavy winching often required on displacement cruisers.
The interior is clean, spacious, and beautifully finished. It features a forward owner's cabin, full-length main cabin settees for sleeping guests or seating 4-6 for dinner, and a large working galley. The aft sea-head includes a wet hanging locker, and the full-size navigation table is conveniently located near the cockpit for comfort and practicality offshore. Patriot spent the majority of her sailing in ME and only came down to New Orleans in 2020, where her hull was painted with a gorgeous Flag Blue. She is conveniently located near the New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and moored at the Municipal Yacht Harbor; see the Google map at the bottom of the listing.
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Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Murray Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Overview
Highlights
- Flag Blue Hull
- Two Tone Deck
- Standard Draft
- Racer / Cruiser Equipped
- SCRIMP construction
Key Specifications
Weight & Measurements
Accommodation
Tankage
Registration & Documentation
Engines
Full Details
J/32 Brochure - Specifications - For Sale
ACCOMMODATIONS
- One Cabin / One Head Layout, see attached drawing
- Opening ports
- Opening hatches, lenses replaced (2022)
- White 12V Hella fans (2020)
- Teak & Holly cabin sole
- Nav station with a seat, to port
- Bulkhead-mounted dinette table
- 6'4" settees, starboard settee converts into a double berth
- Cushions replaced (2/2022), seat with 4" HD HQ & backrest 3" HD R Foam and Blend Fog Sunbrella
- Forward cabin with a V Berth, 6'6", Cushions replaced (2/2022) with 5" Lux HQ Foam and Blend Fog Sunbrella
- Headroom is 6’3”
- Manual head, sink, and shower
- Comfort Group - Cockpit Table & Opening Ports in place of fixed
- Forepeak Teak Trim Package - Varnished teak ceilings in fwd cabin and full-length shelves
- Systems Group - Fwd Cabin Sink, 2nd Water Tank, and Cockpit Shower
GALLEY
- Camping-style stove top
- Force 10 stove/oven (in storage)
- Icebox
- Large Corian sink
- Pressure water
- Cabinets
ELECTRONICS
- Garmin MFD installed (2022)
- Raymarine ST4000, wheel component replaced (2022)
- Raymarine ST60 speed, depth & log
- Raymarine ST60 wind
- Raymarine ST60 multi
- ICOM M-45 vhf
- Stereo
- Compass
ELECTRICAL
- 12v system: Yes
- 110v system: added (2022)
- Guest ChargePro 10amp, added (2022)
- (2) Group 27 AGM battery replaced (2024)
- 30 amp shore power service with cord (2022)
- Interior lights
- Nav lights
- 12v outlet
- GFCI outlet
SAILS & RIGGING
- North 3DI NORDAC 330 12,600 Dpi (2020)
- Doyle Dacron
- North 3DI RAW 330 10,850 DpiLight/Medium #1 (2020)
- Quantum Dacron #2 with white UV cover
- North 100% Norlam (used several times)
- North A3 AIRX 650 N BAIN Reacher (2020, used several times)
- North A2 AIRX 600 NBAIN Runner (2020, never used)
- Selden bow sprit (2020)
- Mast white Awlgrip, double spreader, keel stepped, mast & boom repainted (2020)
- Schaffer Genoa roller furling
- B-12 Quick vang
- (2) Lewmar 40 self-tailing primary winches
- (2) Lewmar 16 self-tailing halyard winches
- Clutches
- Windex
- Hydraulic backstay, rebuilt (2020)
- Harken traveler
- Mast height is 48’6”
- Spinnaker halyard package - halyard, sheets, and blocks
DECK & HULL
- Flag Blue Awlgrip hull, painted in (2020)
- Two-tone Moondust/White deck
- Gold cove stripe installed (3/2026)
- Standard draft, 5’10”
- Bimini & Connector (2022)
- Dodger (1998) (isinglass in poor condition)
- Mainsail, Genoa UV, Comp & Winch cover, and Bimini boot
- Removable cockpit table
- Cockpit Shower
- Delta 25lb anchor
- Fortress anchor with 20’ of chain and 150’ of rode
- Lockers
- Swim Ladder
- Hatchboards and a 2nd set with screens
- Construction: Built using TPI's patented SCRIMP process with end-grain balsa coring and vinyl-ester resin.
- History: (1998-2019) in Maine, stored out of the water for 8 months of the year. Moved down to New Orleans (2019) and sailed on Lake Pontchartrain, a brackish lake, more fresh than salt.
- Hull Sides: Polished (3/2026)
- Painted (3/2026) with Baltoplate
MECHANICAL
- Yanmar 3GM30F, no engine hour meter. Reported to have 800-1000 hours in (2019). Seller reports under 100 hours of use.
- Fuel Burn: 0.5-0.7 GPH at cruise
- Compainway hatch-mounted/window style air conditioning
- Martech 2-blade folding
- Wheel, 40"
- 12V bilge pump
- Manual bilge pump
- Racor water separator
- Manual macerator pump
- Water Tank(s): 50 gallons, plastic
- Fuel Tank(s): 27 gallons, aluminum
- Holding Tank(s): 20 gallons
- Manual marine head with a Y valve for holding and direct overboard
J/32 Brochure - Specifications - For Sale
ACCOMMODATIONS
- One Cabin / One Head Layout, see attached drawing
- Opening ports
- Opening hatches, lenses replaced (2022)
- White 12V Hella fans (2020)
- Teak & Holly cabin sole
- Nav station with a seat, to port
- Bulkhead-mounted dinette table
- 6'4" settees, starboard settee converts into a double berth
- Cushions replaced (2/2022), seat with 4" HD HQ & backrest 3" HD R Foam and Blend Fog Sunbrella
- Forward cabin with a V Berth, 6'6", Cushions replaced (2/2022) with 5" Lux HQ Foam and Blend Fog Sunbrella
- Headroom is 6’3”
- Manual head, sink, and shower
- Comfort Group - Cockpit Table & Opening Ports in place of fixed
- Forepeak Teak Trim Package - Varnished teak ceilings in fwd cabin and full-length shelves
- Systems Group - Fwd Cabin Sink, 2nd Water Tank, and Cockpit Shower
GALLEY
- Camping-style stove top
- Force 10 stove/oven (in storage)
- Icebox
- Large Corian sink
- Pressure water
- Cabinets
ELECTRONICS
- Garmin MFD installed (2022)
- Raymarine ST4000, wheel component replaced (2022)
- Raymarine ST60 speed, depth & log
- Raymarine ST60 wind
- Raymarine ST60 multi
- ICOM M-45 vhf
- Stereo
- Compass
ELECTRICAL
- 12v system: Yes
- 110v system: added (2022)
- Guest ChargePro 10amp, added (2022)
- (2) Group 27 AGM battery replaced (2024)
- 30 amp shore power service with cord (2022)
- Interior lights
- Nav lights
- 12v outlet
- GFCI outlet
SAILS & RIGGING
- North 3DI NORDAC 330 12,600 Dpi (2020)
- Doyle Dacron
- North 3DI RAW 330 10,850 DpiLight/Medium #1 (2020)
- Quantum Dacron #2 with white UV cover
- North 100% Norlam (used several times)
- North A3 AIRX 650 N BAIN Reacher (2020, used several times)
- North A2 AIRX 600 NBAIN Runner (2020, never used)
- Selden bow sprit (2020)
- Mast white Awlgrip, double spreader, keel stepped, mast & boom repainted (2020)
- Schaffer Genoa roller furling
- B-12 Quick vang
- (2) Lewmar 40 self-tailing primary winches
- (2) Lewmar 16 self-tailing halyard winches
- Clutches
- Windex
- Hydraulic backstay, rebuilt (2020)
- Harken traveler
- Mast height is 48’6”
- Spinnaker halyard package - halyard, sheets, and blocks
DECK & HULL
- Flag Blue Awlgrip hull, painted in (2020)
- Two-tone Moondust/White deck
- Gold cove stripe installed (3/2026)
- Standard draft, 5’10”
- Bimini & Connector (2022)
- Dodger (1998) (isinglass in poor condition)
- Mainsail, Genoa UV, Comp & Winch cover, and Bimini boot
- Removable cockpit table
- Cockpit Shower
- Delta 25lb anchor
- Fortress anchor with 20’ of chain and 150’ of rode
- Lockers
- Swim Ladder
- Hatchboards and a 2nd set with screens
- Construction: Built using TPI's patented SCRIMP process with end-grain balsa coring and vinyl-ester resin.
- History: (1998-2019) in Maine, stored out of the water for 8 months of the year. Moved down to New Orleans (2019) and sailed on Lake Pontchartrain, a brackish lake, more fresh than salt.
- Hull Sides: Polished (3/2026)
- Painted (3/2026) with Baltoplate
MECHANICAL
- Yanmar 3GM30F, no engine hour meter. Reported to have 800-1000 hours in (2019). Seller reports under 100 hours of use.
- Fuel Burn: 0.5-0.7 GPH at cruise
- Compainway hatch-mounted/window style air conditioning
- Martech 2-blade folding
- Wheel, 40"
- 12V bilge pump
- Manual bilge pump
- Racor water separator
- Manual macerator pump
- Water Tank(s): 50 gallons, plastic
- Fuel Tank(s): 27 gallons, aluminum
- Holding Tank(s): 20 gallons
- Manual marine head with a Y valve for holding and direct overboard
Walkthrough
Step aboard Patriot, a well-maintained 1998 J/32 performance cruising sailboat, a model widely respected for its balance of sailing performance, offshore capability, and comfortable accommodations. Designed by renowned naval architect Rod Johnstone, the J/32 delivers the responsive sailing characteristics J Boats are known for while providing the interior space and practicality that make it equally suited for cruising and club racing.
Boarding from the wide, open transom, you immediately appreciate the clean, purposeful cockpit layout designed for both sailing efficiency and comfort. The cockpit offers ample seating for crew and guests, with well-positioned winches and controls that allow the boat to be sailed confidently short-handed. The helm provides excellent visibility forward and across the deck, giving the skipper a clear view of sails and surroundings while underway.
Moving forward along the side decks, the J/32’s wide walkways and sturdy handrails make it easy to move safely around the boat. The foredeck offers generous working space for sail handling and anchoring duties, while the sleek deck layout keeps lines organized and accessible.
Stepping below, Patriot reveals the warm and inviting interior that has made the J/32 a favorite among sailors who value both performance and livability. Rich teak joinery, thoughtful storage solutions, and a practical layout create an atmosphere that feels both traditional and functional.
Immediately to port is the navigation station, providing a dedicated workspace for passage planning, electronics, and vessel systems monitoring. Opposite the nav station, the main salon opens into a comfortable gathering area with settees on both sides and a centerline dining table, creating an ideal space for meals, relaxing, or reviewing the day’s sail.
Just aft of the salon to port, the galley is designed for efficiency at sea, featuring generous counter space, a deep sink, stove, refrigeration, and abundant cabinetry for provisions and cookware. The galley’s secure layout makes meal preparation easy, whether at anchor or underway.
Forward of the salon, the private owner’s stateroom features a spacious V-berth, storage lockers, and shelving for extended cruising gear. Natural light and ventilation provide a bright and comfortable retreat after a day on the water.
Aft of the salon to starboard, the guest cabin offers a comfortable double berth, making Patriot well-suited for cruising with family or friends. The enclosed head with shower is conveniently located and easily accessible from both the salon and forward cabin.
Throughout Patriot, the thoughtful design of the J/32 is evident—combining performance sailing capability with the comfort needed for longer coastal passages or weekend getaways. The boat’s reputation for responsive handling and seaworthy construction makes it a favorite among sailors who want a vessel that performs beautifully under sail without sacrificing livability.
Whether you are searching for a J/32 for sale, a capable performance cruising sailboat, or a versatile vessel that can handle both spirited sailing and comfortable cruising, Patriot represents an outstanding opportunity to own one of J Boats’ most respected designs.
Walkthrough
Step aboard Patriot, a well-maintained 1998 J/32 performance cruising sailboat, a model widely respected for its balance of sailing performance, offshore capability, and comfortable accommodations. Designed by renowned naval architect Rod Johnstone, the J/32 delivers the responsive sailing characteristics J Boats are known for while providing the interior space and practicality that make it equally suited for cruising and club racing.
Boarding from the wide, open transom, you immediately appreciate the clean, purposeful cockpit layout designed for both sailing efficiency and comfort. The cockpit offers ample seating for crew and guests, with well-positioned winches and controls that allow the boat to be sailed confidently short-handed. The helm provides excellent visibility forward and across the deck, giving the skipper a clear view of sails and surroundings while underway.
Moving forward along the side decks, the J/32’s wide walkways and sturdy handrails make it easy to move safely around the boat. The foredeck offers generous working space for sail handling and anchoring duties, while the sleek deck layout keeps lines organized and accessible.
Stepping below, Patriot reveals the warm and inviting interior that has made the J/32 a favorite among sailors who value both performance and livability. Rich teak joinery, thoughtful storage solutions, and a practical layout create an atmosphere that feels both traditional and functional.
Immediately to port is the navigation station, providing a dedicated workspace for passage planning, electronics, and vessel systems monitoring. Opposite the nav station, the main salon opens into a comfortable gathering area with settees on both sides and a centerline dining table, creating an ideal space for meals, relaxing, or reviewing the day’s sail.
Just aft of the salon to port, the galley is designed for efficiency at sea, featuring generous counter space, a deep sink, stove, refrigeration, and abundant cabinetry for provisions and cookware. The galley’s secure layout makes meal preparation easy, whether at anchor or underway.
Forward of the salon, the private owner’s stateroom features a spacious V-berth, storage lockers, and shelving for extended cruising gear. Natural light and ventilation provide a bright and comfortable retreat after a day on the water.
Aft of the salon to starboard, the guest cabin offers a comfortable double berth, making Patriot well-suited for cruising with family or friends. The enclosed head with shower is conveniently located and easily accessible from both the salon and forward cabin.
Throughout Patriot, the thoughtful design of the J/32 is evident—combining performance sailing capability with the comfort needed for longer coastal passages or weekend getaways. The boat’s reputation for responsive handling and seaworthy construction makes it a favorite among sailors who want a vessel that performs beautifully under sail without sacrificing livability.
Whether you are searching for a J/32 for sale, a capable performance cruising sailboat, or a versatile vessel that can handle both spirited sailing and comfortable cruising, Patriot represents an outstanding opportunity to own one of J Boats’ most respected designs.
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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.
Disclaimer
#JBoats, #J32, #JBoatsForSale, #J32ForSale, #SailboatForSale, #NewOrleans, #Louisiana
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.
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