30' J Boats J/30

4x Vineyard Race Podium J/30 Fully Upgraded Since 2020

Bounce is a 1982 J/30 built to race and cruise. Since 2020, every critical system has been upgraded: North Sails racing sails Cruising sails, Faired and templated keel (2023), Faired Bottom (2021), Full standing rigging renewal, Rebuilt propulsion system, B&G electronics suite.

Proven Race Record. No refit needed for performance.

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Away from the racecourse, Bounce has spent time doing what J/30s do equally well. Shelter Island, Oyster Bay, Eatons Neck, and week-long family passages in between. She is as comfortable on a quiet overnight as she is on a start line.

Distance Racing: Vineyard Race (Cornfield 120nm) 1st (2020), 2nd (2021), 3rd (2022), 1st (2024). CIYC Distance Race 1st (2022), 1st (2024). Captain Island Race 1st (2021). NYAC Distance Race 2nd (2022). YRALIS Sagola Trophy 2nd (2020), 3rd (2021).

Fleet Racing: City Island YC Annual Day Race 1st, First in Fleet (2023). PWYC YRA Day Race 2nd (2023), 2nd (2024).

The J/30 is a classic Racer Cruiser from the 80s. Known for strong racing performance, seaworthy construction, and an inviting platform for racing and family sailing. Bounce represents an exceptional example. Actively campaigned, comprehensively upgraded, and fully documented. For a buyer looking to step into a competitive fleet without a refit season, she is ready.

SAIL INVENTORY

Bounce carries a two-wardrobe sail inventory for racing (good condition) and cruising (well used), including a spinnaker sock.

Racing inventory North Sails NPL Sport Xi Aramid:
Mainsail North NA #8970 $4,706
Genoa North NA #8968, competition jib for light-to-medium air $3,346
Heavy-air jib Strong breeze sailing $3,050
Light Air Symmetrical Spinnaker
Light Air Asymmetrical Spinnaker
Medium/Heavy Symmetrical Spinnaker

Cruising Sails: Dacron Mainsail with 2 Reefs, Kevlar Genoa, Kevlar Jib, Dacron Heavy air Jib, 2x Cruising Spinnakers, Spinnaker Sock

ENGINE & PROPULSION
Yanmar 2YM15 15hp diesel, new in 2010. Propulsion system renewal in 2021 new prop shaft, coupling, cutlass bearing, and stuffing box. Engine, water, and waste hoses replaced in 2025. Engine repainted for rust protection in 2025. Starter and house batteries replaced in 2020. 70-watt solar panel installed with charge controller 2020.

STANDING & RUNNING RIGGING
Lower shrouds replaced 2020. Upper shrouds replaced 2022. Professional rig inspection 2022. Synthetic backstay. Running rigging replaced 2020-2024.

HULL & FOILS
Keel templated with proven NA's winning shape - 2023. Bottom faired and longboarded and barrier coated - 2021. Rudder rebuilt and sealed - 2021. Fresh boot stripe - 2026.

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION
B&G Vulcan 7R chartplotter. B&G Wireless Wind Pack WS320. Airmar DST810 Paddlewheel with completed heel calibration chart. ZG100 B&G GPS and Compass Sensor. 2x Triton2 Displays on Mast. Actisense W2K-1 data logger, and Wifi Gateway. Autopilot - Simrad TP32 - Oversized and networked into the wind instruments. Custom sail crossover chart for distance racing.

DECK & HARDWARE
6 winches in three sizes. Spinnaker pole. Anchor with chain and rode. Mainsail Cover - 2021. Custom Winter Cover - 2023.

SAFETY & EQUIPMENT
Manual main bilge pump. Dry-Bilge mini-pump. Life sling. Multiple fire extinguishers. Valid flares. Custom jack-lines.