J Boats 44
Portsmouth, Rhode Island, United States
NOW AVAILABLE WITH A LEASE TO BUY OPTION THROUGH A DONATION PROGRAM
Lightwave is now available for sale on a lease to buy option. She is the last hull of the J44 built by the famous Rod Johnstone design. Prior to donation in October 2024 she had been in the same ownership for over 20 years and never raced.
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The J/44 was inspired by an analysis of the 1988 Newport to Bermuda Race which determined that dual-purpose racer/cruisers between 41 and 45 feet were the popular offshore type and size.
“Lightwave ” is the B layout with two cabins and two heads. The interior is a beautiful satin varnished teak. Bulkhead table provides an open feel. Ships systems include, refrigeration, Force 10 stainless 3 burner stove and oven,, microwave, Generator B&G electronics and much more She is fully equipped for cruising with a watermaker and generator.
Specifications
Engine 1 Specifications
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Additional Info
She is the B layout with a large v berth forward with its own ensuite head a shower. Saloon area has 2 large settees port and starboard with a large table mounted on the port bulkhead which folds down to accomodate 5 comfortable for meals. All cushions are in excellent condition.
Double cabin to starboard and to port is a small workshop with watermaker, workbench and vice.
Both heads have been upgraded to fresh water electric heads
Galley
The security and layout of her J/Galley has also become the standard for offshore cruising design. The outboard counters house the Force 10 Propane 3 burner cook top w/ oven and broiler. This system houses two 10lb tanks in the lazarette storage locker. The large refrigerator is a double door top load with Seafrost Engine Drive and 110v AC shore assist holdover system. Outboard is a large storage locker with sliding doors. The deep double sink are Stainless Steel and on the inboard island portion adjacent to open counter space. Throughout the galley are functional touches and abundant drawers and storage compartments.
Hull and deck- Flag Blue Awl Grip
- Double Red Boot Stripe Awlgrip
- Main Sheet Winches Barient 27-48ST (2)
- Primary winches Barient 37 2 Speed ST (2)
- Secondary winches Barient 32 ST (2)
- Halyard winches Barient 27 ST (2)
- Halyard Organizers
- Halyard Stoppers
- Teak Handrail
- Dodger with Grab rail
- Manual Bilge Pump
- Foredeck Sail Hatch / Lewmar (1)
- Deck Hatch Coach House / Lewmar (4)
- Electric Windlass
- Genoa Leads Adjustable
- Outboard Rail Lead Track
- Jib Lead Track
- Stanchions and Lifelines w/ boarding gates port and starboard
- Dorade Boxes w/ (4) Dorades / SS Guards
- Simrad Autopilot
- Furuno chart plotter
- B&G wind speed and depth
- Icom VHF M-602 radio
- B&G Radar
- B&G Plotter 12 inch at Helm
- 4 B&G readouts above companionway hatch
- Stereo
- All batteries 2022
- AIS
Notable Extras
- Newer B&G electronics
- water maker (condition unknown Pickled )
- Workbench and storage portside
- Fenders
- Dock lines
- Hurricane Diesel Heater
- North Main Approx good to very good condition
- North Jib Very good condition
- Folding Max prop
- Electric Freshwater heads
- All new running rigging 2025
- Hall Spar White Awl Grip
- Hall Boom White Awl Grip
- Backstay Adjuster
- Boom Vang
- Harken Roller Furler
- Mainsheet / Traveler Pedestal
- Running Back Stays
- North Asymmetrical Spin
- North Main sail
- North Cruising Jib
- All new running rigging 2025
- Fresh water tank custom stainless steel tanks
- Holding tank 40 gallons Approx
- 2 fuel stainless steel tanks totalling Approx 75 gallons
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