- 2004 J Boats J/109 sailing with crew during a race, photographed by Stephen Cloutier.
- Two J/109 sailboats racing on open water, 2004 models.
- Sailing J Boats J/109, 2004 model, with colorful spinnaker on open sea.
- 2004 J Boats J/109 sailing in choppy waters with crew on deck.
- Sailing J Boats J/109, 2004 model, with crew on deck in open water.
- Sailboats racing in Newport, featuring a 2004 J Boats J/109 model.
- 2004 J Boats J/109 sailboat docked in a marina, reflecting on calm water.
- 2004 J Boats J/109 sailboat "URSA" sailing with crew on a sunny day.
- 2004 J Boats J/109 sailboat "URSA" sailing with crew on a sunny day.
- Sailboats racing with colorful spinnakers, featuring a 2004 J Boats J/109 model.
- Sailboats racing on the ocean, featuring a 2004 J Boats J/109.
- 2004 J Boats J/109 sailboat docked in a marina under clear blue skies.
- Sailboats with colorful spinnakers racing on the ocean, featuring a 2004 J Boats J/109.
- 2004 J Boats J/109 sailboat on stands, displayed outdoors in a marina setting.
- 2004 J Boats J/109 sailboat on stands, covered, in a marina setting.
- B&G navigation instruments on a 2004 J Boats J/109 sailboat dashboard.
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- 2004 J Boats J/109 sailboat "URSA" docked with blue cover, overcast sky.
- 2004 J Boats J/109 sailboat docked, featuring "San Francisco, CA" on the stern.
- 2004 J Boats J/109 sailboat "URSA" docked in a marina under clear blue skies.
- 2004 J Boats J/109 sailboat docked at marina, featuring sleek design and yellow life ring.
- 2004 J Boats J/109 sailboat on stands, with blue stripes, in a boatyard.
- 2004 J Boats J/109 sailboat on stands, named "URSA," under a partly cloudy sky.
- Two J/109 sailboats racing near a rocky shoreline, 2004 model.
- Interior of 2005 J Boats J/109 sailboat with blue seating and wooden finishes.
- Interior of 2005 J Boats J/109 sailboat with wooden table and blue seating.
- Interior of 2005 J Boats J/109 sailboat with blue cushioned seating and wooden cabinetry.
- Interior of 2005 J Boats J/109 sailboat with blue cushioned seating.
- 2005 J Boats J/109 interior cabin with blue cushions and wooden paneling.
- Blueprint of 2004 J Boats J/109 sailboat, showcasing side and top views.
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The J/109 (introduced by J/Boats in 2004) is a performance-oriented cruiser-racer in the 35‑36 ft class that blends good light‑air speed with comfortable coastal cruising accommodations.
Key points
- Cruiser‑racer — competitive club/rule racing and fast, comfortable coastal cruising.
- Designer: J/Boats (Rod Johnstone-led design team).
- Hull/underbody: Light-displacement hull with a modern fin keel and spade rudder for responsive handling and good pointing ability.
- Rig/sails: Fractional sloop rig with large non-overlapping jib and a powerful asymmetric spinnakers for off‑wind speed.
- Performance: Known for lively acceleration, good upwind performance, and strong VMG off the wind; easy to single- or short‑hand with sensible deck layout and control led aft.
- Deck layout: Clean, ergonomic cockpit with well-placed winches, short toerail, and retractable bow sprit for asymmetric spinnakers.
- Accommodations: Practical interior for its size — A V‑berth forward, salon with settees/sea‑berths, enclosed head, and an aft quarter cabin; galley and nav station suitable for weekend to short‑cruise use. Interior is light and functional rather than luxurious.
- Construction: Solid fiberglass laminate with high-quality fittings and systems typical of J/Boats production standards.
- Systems: Inboard diesel, saildrive or shaft, navigation/electrical systems for coastal passagemaking.
- Suitability: Great for owners who want a boat that races well in club fleets but also serves as an easy, fast coastal cruiser; appeals to couples or small crews.
- Market: Strong support from J/Boats owner community and racing circuits.
- Listing ID:10235021
- Stock No.:TK J09
- Boat Name:URSA
- Year Built:2005
- Boat Designer:Rod Johnstone
- Builder Name:TPI
- Boat Class:Sloop - Racers and Cruisers
- Construction:Fiberglass
- Boat Hull ID:TSP19203J405
- Keel Type:Fin Keel
- Heads Count:1
- Dry Weight:10,900 lb
- Max Draft:7 ft
- Beam:11.5 ft
- Cabin Headroom:6.17 ft
- Ballast Weight:3,900 lb
- Displacement Weight:10,900 lb
- Nominal Length:35.25 ft
- Norm Nominal Length:10.74
- Length at Water Line:30.5 ft
- Length Overall:35 ft
- Water Tank Count:1
- Fuel Tank Count:1
- Water Tank Capacity:35 gal
- Fuel Tank Capacity:20 gal
- Drive Type:Sail
- No. of Engines:1
- Total Engine Power:29 hp
- Type:Inboard
- Year:2005
- Engine Location:Center
- Drive Type:Sail
- Propeller Type:Bronze
- Engine Power:29 hp
- Fuel:diesel
IJPE : 643.00 sq ft
I : 46.50 ft
J : 13.25 ft
P : 43.25 ft
E : 15.50 ft
Working Sail Area : 644.00 sq ft
Racing Sails
- 2017 North 3Di mainsail
- 2014 North 3DL mainsail
- 2016 North 3Di 105% jib
- 2015 North 3DL 105% jib
- 2024 Quantum spinnaker (blue)
- 2018 North spinnaker (white)
- 2012 Quantum spinnaker (red/white/blue)
- Code 0 with furler
Cruising Sails
- UK Sailmakers mainsail with Dutchman system with additional mainsail cover
Yanmar 3YM30 diesel engine (29 HP)
Yanmar SD20 saildrive
Heat exchanger removed, cleaned, serviced, and reinstalled as well as overall engine serviced (2024)
Saildrive serviced and inspected regularly
No signs of water intrusion noted during 2025 saildrive inspection
Saildrive zincs replaced annually
Alternator belt replaced (2026)
Total engine hours unknown due to replacement of the engine-hour meter. Approximately 1,300 hours since 2010. Engine has been professionally maintained and is in regular use.
B&G Zeus³ 7" GPS/Radar display at helm (2022)
B&G Triton2 S/D/W Wired Wind Package with 2 Displays and B&G Vulcan 5" on spray hood
2020 B&G radar
Raymarine GPS/radar at navigation station
Raymarine ST6001 autopilot
AIS (receive and send)
Icom VHF radio
Tacktick - mast mounted
Removable speed wheel with blanking plug
12V DC electrical system
120V AC shore power
Three Odyssey ODX-AGM31M AGM batteries (2024)
Victron BMV-712 battery monitor (2024)
New Balmar MC-618 regulator and Balmar SG-200 battery monitoring system installed (2023)
Xantrex PROwatt SW 1000 Power Inverter (2020)
Upgraded alternator
New battery charger (2026)
New SmartPlug shore power cord (2026)
Custom Fairclough winter cover
Dodger
Removable dock box
Tides Marine SailTrack system
Wheel and mainsail cover
Anchor roller
EPIRB
LifeSling and horseshoe buoy
Fenders and dock line
Rigging / Deck
S1 and S2 spreader bars upgraded, and rod rigging components serviced by Newport Rigging Group (2025)
Standing rigging replaced (2011)
2019 epoxy isolation of all deck hardware penetrations including chainplates and stanchion bases (pictures can be provided)
New lifelines (2024)
New sheaves in mast replaced (2024)
New sheaves in boom replaced (2020)
Running Rigging
New spinnaker halyard (2026)
New main halyard (2023)
New jib halyard and jib sheets (2022)
Hull / Steering
No known wet-core issues
2024 upper and lower rudder bearings replaced
2024 bottom professionally stripped/prepped and converted to SeaHawk BioCop TF
2026 fresh bottom paint (2 coats
Bilge system serviced with new Rule 1100 GPH bilge pump and Ultra Safety float switch (2019)
Two new Plastimo 39-gallon flexible water tanks (2020)
Head hoses and joker valve replaced (2022)
Two new Amerex fire extinguishers (2023)
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.
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.
