Arcadia is an excellent example of one of the finest performance cruisers ever built.  She is well maintained, well equipped and exceptionally clean. Key features include a carbon fiber rig, a gleaming royal blue hull with teak toerails, and a varnished cherry interior with a two-stateroom, two-head layout.  Arcadia has never been raced hard or taken South to the islands. She's been a New England boat where she has enjoyed short seasons and good care.

Some of the recent upgrades include:

  • New Garmin GMI/GNX Sailing Instruments – 2021
  • New North Sails Quick Cover (stack pack) for the Main - 2021
  • New Stainless Wire Lifelines & Gates - 2023
  • New interior upholstery - 2020
  • New fuel tank - 2019
  • New heads, fixtures and hoses - 2021
  • Cabin sole revarnished - 2023
  • New custom varnished teak cockpit table, seats up to 6 - 2023
  • See Full Specs for a complete list of recent upgrades.

Arcadia is a turn-key yacht and ready for your cruising or racing adventures.  Don't miss this opportunity!

KEY SPECIFICATIONS

Vessel Name: Arcadia

Builder: J BOATS

Model: J/42

Model Year: 1997

Year Built: 1997

Category: Cruising or Racing Sailboat

Country: United States

MLS #: 360931

Staterooms: 2

Length: 42 (12.8m)

Draft: 6' 7" (2.01m)

Beam: 12' 3" (3.71m)

Water Capacity: 100 Gal

Holding Tank: 40 Gal

Manufacturer: Yanmar

Manufacturer: Yanmar

Model: 3JH-TE

Engine Hours: 4100

Engine Type: Inboard

Fuel Type: Diesel

Horsepower: 47

Details
Accommodations

Arcadia features a clean, bright, varnished cherry interior with two-staterooms, two-heads, a large galley, full-sized nav station and plenty of storage.  The teak & holly cabin sole was re-varnished in 2023, and all cushions were reupholstered in 2021.  New LED lighting 2021.  Layout starting forward:

Forward Stateroom:

  • Large double V-berth with custom mattress with foam topper (original unused v-berth cushions also available)
  • Overhead shelving port & starboard
  • Storage drawers beneath and aft to starboard
  • access to chain locker forward
  • Hanging locker aft to starboard
  • (2) opening ports and large overhead hatch for light & ventilation
  • 12V Hella fan 2022
  • Access to the forward Head to port.

Forward Head:

  • New toilet and hoses 2021
  • New fixtures for sink/shower 2021
  • Dedicated shower sump
  • Holding tank with macerator pump (2022) for overboard discharge
  • opening port and overhead hatch for light & ventilation

Main Cabin:

  • Two 6' 6'' main settees double as sea-berths
  • Shelving & storage lockers outboard of settees
  • Stainless overhead grab rails
  • centerline cherry drop-leaf dining table with built-in bottle storage
  • Weems Sorenson Oil Lamp 
  • LED lighting

Galley:

  • Located aft to port
  • Force 10 LPG stove & oven with (2) 10lb. propane tanks in dedicated locker. 
  • All propane hoses and solenoid were replaced in 2022
  • Highly polished double stainless steel sink with H/C pressure water, and new fixtures in 2021
  • Seagull Water purification system and faucet, 2022
  • Sea-frost refrigeration (both 12V and engine-driven)
  • New Custom Teak “J” Cutting Board Counter, doubles as a tray 2022

Nav Station:

  • Located aft to starboard
  • Large full sized forward facing nav desk with comfortable seating and storage drawers beneath
  • Access to DC instruments and breaker panel

Aft Head:

  • Aft of galley to port, convenient to on-watch crew
  • Electric Toilet (also operates manually) 2021
  • Holding tank with Y-valve for manual pump-out
  • Sink with new fixtures 
  • Outboard storage for hanging wet foulies or towels
  • opening port and overhead hatch for light and ventilation

Aft stateroom:

  • Aft of Nav Station to starboard
  • Large double berth
  • Hanging locker and drawer space
  • (3) Opening ports, an overhead hatch
  • 12v Hella fan, 2022 
Electrical Systems
  • 12-volt dual-bank system 
  • Ample Power alternator (2009)
  • Ample Power SARV3 multi-step voltage regulator (2009)
  • Masterlink BTM-III guage
  • Renogy 100w flexible solar panel with charge controller (2022)
  • Seafrost 12-volt refrigeration
  • Starter battery (2020)
  • New Group 31 lead-acid house batteries (2021)
  • Fusion MS-RA670 Stereo w/Bluetooth and Cabin Speakers (2021)
  • New electric bilge pump 
  • No shorepower
Electronics & Navigation
  • Garmin GMI/GNX Sailing Instruments Speed/Depth (2021)
  • Garmin GPS-Map 1040N chartplotter at the helm
  • Garmin Radar on stern pole
  • Robertson AP300X below-decks autopilot
  • Icom IC-M422 VHF radio
  • Icom IC-M710 SSB Radio (operating condition unknown)
  • Ship's compass overhauled by Ritchie (2023)
  • 406 MHz EPIRB
Sails & Rigging

Rigging:

  • Triple-spreader, keel-stepped carbon mast and boom painted white
  • Boom vang
  • Rod rigging
  • Lines led to cockpit via Lewmar Halyard Clutches (6) (2021)
  • Main Halyard (2022)
  • Harken jib furler
  • Hydraulic backstay adjuster
  • Carbon Spinnaker pole w/ mast track
  • WinchRite electric winch driver

Sails:

  • Dacron full-battened Mainsail (2011)
  • North Sails Quick Cover (2021), with adjustable lazy jacks (2023)
  • Original sail cover available
  • 135 Genoa (2011)
  • 100% Working Jib (original)
  • Asymmetrical spinnaker
  • Symmetrical spinnaker
  • Storm jib 
Deck & Cockpit

Groundtackle:

  • Custom stainless stemhead with anchor roller
  • Delta style anchor w/ chain/nylon rode
  • Lewmar Electric Windlass (2019)
  • Secondary Fortress anchor

Deck Equipment:

  • New Stainless wire lifelines and gates (2023)
  • (2) New Stainless Steel dorade vents (2021) with line guards
  • All deck hatches (6) had lenses replaced (2021)
  • Swim ladder
  • Outboard motor mount on stern rail

Cockpit

  • Cockpit is roomy and comfortable, and configured for shorthanded sailing with all sail trim done at the helm out of the way of guests.
  • New custom wheel cover (2023)
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Cockpit speakers
  • Cockpit shower with H/C pressure water
  • Custom Teak Cockpit Table – Two Settings for up to 6 People (2022)
  • Large lazarette locker under port cockpit seat
  • Additional Lazarette storage on the aft deck with excellent access to stearing gear.

Canvas

  • Bimini (2007)
  • Dodger (2019)
  • Connector between Bimini & Dodger
  • Custom wheel cover
Mechanical Equipment
  • New Fuel Tank (2019)
  • Max-prop 3 blade 20" feathering prop
  • Emergency tiller
  • 1997 Yanmar 3JH-TE 47hp turbo diesel
  • Racor fuel/water Seperator 
Miscellaneous
  • New dock lines and fenders 2021
  • Horseshoe life buoy
  • Adequate fire extinguishers
  • NOTE:  Personal items, not specifically mentioned in this listing are not included, some of which may appear in pictures. Examples include: artwork, tools, dishes, decorations, clocks/barometers, handhelds, personal PFD's etc.
42'(12.8m) 1997
Cruising or Racing Sailboat
J BOATS
$179,000 USD