Description

This 2004 J/109 Shoal Draft offers an exceptional balance of performance and versatility, making it an ideal choice for sailors who demand speed without sacrificing access to shallow cruising grounds. Equipped with Carbon Spars, this J/109 delivers enhanced stiffness, reduced weight aloft, and improved overall sailing performance.

Well-regarded as a true performance cruiser, the J/109 combines responsive handling with a comfortable, practical interior suitable for both racing and extended cruising. The desirable shoal draft configuration allows you to explore waters that deeper-draft performance boats simply cannot reach—without compromising the sailing characteristics that have made the J/109 so popular.

If you're looking for a fast, capable racer-cruiser but require a draft under 7 feet, Yahoo stands out as an ideal solution for performance sailing in skinny water. She is moored at the Savannah Yacht Club.

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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

Well-equipped 2004 J/109 shoal draft featuring carbon spars. Known for her sailing performance and versatility, she offers a responsive ride, practical layout, and comfortable accommodations—suited for both racing and cruising.

Highlights

Carbon Mast & Boom
Shoal Draft
Rudder bearings replaced
Full Electronic Package
Major engine work completed

Key Specifications

LOA35' 3"

Beam11' 6"

Draft Max5' 8"

LWL30' 6"

Bridge Clearance53' 5"

TypeSail

Hull MaterialFiberglass

FuelDiesel

Weight & Measurements

Dry Weight10,900 lbs

Displacement10,900 lbs

Accommodation

Cabins2

Sleeps6

Heads1

Tankage

Fuel23 gal

Water50 gal

Holding20 gal

Registration & Documentation

Registration PlaceSavannah, GA

Reg #TSP19103F304

Title #1148462

Engines

Yanmar 3YM30Inboard

MakeYanmar

Model3YM30

TypeInboard

Fuel TypeDiesel

Power28 HP

Hours400

LocationMiddle

Drive TypeSail

Full Details

J/109 Racer-Cruiser - Brochure - Specifications

ACCOMMODATIONS

The interior layout is ideal for daysailing/weekender/extended cruising/racing

Two Private Cabins / One Head, Cherry Interior
Air conditioner removed, ducting, electrical, and controls still in place
(7) Opening ports
(2) Opening Hatches
Teak & holly cabin sole being replaced
Starboard, forward-facing nav station
Centerline with (2) folding leaves dinette table, stored off the boat
Port & Starboard settees
Blue leather cushions
V Berth forward
Full berth in aft guest cabin
6’2” headroom
Marine head with sink and shower

GALLEY

The galley is equipped for daysailing/cruising and includes:

Propane stove and oven with teak cutting board
Icebox, (12v refrigeration inoperable)
Double stainless steel sinks
Hot & cold water pressure
115V/heat exchanger water heater
Cabinets

ELECTRONICS

Navigation electronics include:

Raymarine plotter at helm (2016)
Raymarine with linear arm autopilot (2016)
(4) Raymarine displays at seahood (2016)
Raymarine Multi display, nav station (2016)
Raymarine VHF, nav station
Fusion stereo with speakers in cockpit & salon
Compass

ELECTRICAL

The vessel is equipped with both 12V DC and 115V AC systems, including:

Battery Charger
(2) AGM Group 31 house, AGM Group 31 starting batteries (2023)
30A service with cord
Interior Lights
Nav Lights
12v Outlet

SAILS & RIGGING

Cruiser-Racer equipment includes:

Sail Inventory:

Quatuam Main Dacron (2025)
Quatuam 135% Dacron (2025)
Quatuam Class spinnaker
North Runner
Mack Main Dacron (2021)
Mack 100% Dacron (2021)

Rigging:

Carbon mast, clear-coated (2020/2021)
Carbon boom, clear-coated (2020/2021)
Carbon bow sprit, retractable
Harken roller fruling
Hall Quick Vang
(2) Harken 46.2 self-tailing
(2) Harken 40.2 self-tailing
Winches greased recently
(9) clutches
Windex
Hydraulic backstay with gauge
Harken traveler
Harken adjustable genoa tracks
Mast height is 53’5” (ICW friendly)

DECK & HULL

Deck features include:

Bimini, not currently installed
Dodger, not currently installed
Sea Foam cockpit sole
Helm, companionway, mainsail, and hatch covers
Lifeline pads
Lifesling in Sunbrella bag
Cockpit lockers
Removable dock box (transom seat)

Hull details:

Hull color is white
Deck color is white
Baltek Contourkore end-grained balsa composite construction using biaxial and unidirectional glass with vinylester resin on the outer hull layer. Patented “SCRIMP” resin infusion system molding process for optimum laminate strength.
Shoal draft, 5’8”
Both rudder bearings were recently replaced
Sugar scoop transom with swim ladder
The bottom was painted (2/2026), and no blisters were reported

MECHANICAL

Mechanical systems include:

Yanmar 3YM30F diesel engine, 400 hours
Injectors, fuel pump, water pump, starter, alternator, and exhaust have recently been replaced
Saildrive replaced (2019)
Spinlock removable throttle
Two-blade folding propeller
Wheel steering, cables & pulleys were recently replaced
Manual bilge pump
12v bilge pump with float switch
Racor water separator
Oil/Filter changed (12/2025)
Impeller (5/2024)
Transmission fluid (3/2022)
Manual head with Y valve for holding or direct overboard

Summary

The J/109 shoal draft with carbon spars—a proven racer-cruiser. Competitive under PHRF, IRC, and ORC. Stable, fast, and versatile for racing, offshore passages, or cruising. Below deck, a practical 2-cabin layout offers comfortable cruising accommodations. The L-shaped galley features a double sink, two-burner stove, and pressurized water. A forward-facing nav station and accessible aft head provide functionality for extended sailing & cruising. Yahoo is the performance cruiser for you.

Disclaimer

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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