1997 J Boats 42' _{(12.80 m)} 42 J/42

Arcadia is an outstanding example of one of the finest performance cruisers ever built. She is meticulously maintained, well equipped and exceptionally clean. Key features include a carbon fiber rig with NEW Rod Rigging, 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 by a top New England Yard. Best 42 available!!

Some of the recent upgrades include:

- Rod Standing Rigging Replaced: 2026

- Harken Roller Headsail Furling/Foil - MKIV - 2026

- Masthead Sheaves - 2025

- Mast Lights/Steaming Light to LED - 2025

- New Dripless Shaft Seal - 2026

- Cutlass Bearing - 2026

- Complete overhaul of the Engine Cooling System - 2026 

- Overhaul of Turbo and related components - 2026

- Spinnaker Pole Lift (lines/cleats) 2025

- Genoa/Spin Halyards & Topping LIft - 2025

- Spreaders Painted - 2025

- Ship’s Compass Overhaul (Ritchie) 2023

- New Lifelines and Gates – 2023

- Teak/Holly Cabin Sole – Refurbish – 2023

- Adjustable Lazy Jacks – 2023

- North Sails Quick Cover – “Stack Pack” – 2021

- Hella Fans (Forward and Aft) - 2022

- Renogy Flex Solar Panel 100W on Dodger – Custom Installation by Sailmaker - 2022

- Custom Teak Cockpit Table – Two Settings, up to 6 People - 2022

- Lewmar Halyard Clutches (6) - 2021

- Main Halyard - 2022

- Dorade Vents - 2021

- Lewmar Hatch Lenses Replaced (6) - 2021

- Main Salon Cushions Recovered in Sailrite Marine-Grade Ultra Suede - 2020

- Aft and Forward Cabin Cushions Recovered in Sailrite Fabric - 2020

- See details below for a full list of updates

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

Accommodations

Arcadia features a stunning, 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 fans, 2022
• Access to the forward Head to port.

Forward Head:

• New toilet, 2021
• Upgrade and redesign to plumbing - all new premium waste hoses - all new in line Y-valves 2025 
• 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, 2022
• No shorepower

Electronics & Navigation

• Garmin GMI/GNX Sailing Instruments Speed/Depth, 2021
• Garmin GPS-Map 1040N chartplotter at the helm, 2014
• Garmin Radar on stern pole, 2014
• Robertson AP300X below-decks autopilot
• Icom IC-M422 VHF radio, antenna cable replaced, 2025
• 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
• All New Rod Rigging, 2026
• New Harken Roller Headsail Furling/Foil - MKIV, 2026
• Masthead Sheaves, 2025
• Spreaders repainted, 2025
• Mast Lights/Steaming Light to LED, 2025
• Spinnaker Pole Lift (lines/cleats), 2025
• Genoa/Spin Halyards/Topping LIft, 2025
• Boom vang
• Lines led to cockpit via Lewmar Halyard Clutches (6) - 2021
• Main Halyard - 2022
• Hydraulic backstay adjuster
• Carbon Spinnaker pole w/ mast track
• New Spinnaker Pole Lift (lines/cleats) - 2025
• WinchRite electric winch driver

Sails:

• Dacron full-battened Mainsail (2011)
• North Sails Quick Cover (2021), with adjustable lazy jacks (2023)
• 135 Genoa (2011)
• Older 130 #2 Genoa in good condition
• 100% Working Jib (original)
• Asymmetrical spinnaker
• Symmetrical spinnaker
• Storm jib 

Deck & Cockpit

Groundtackle:

• Custom stainless stemhead with anchor roller
• Plow anchor, 2021 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
• Transom mounted Swim Ladder
• Outboard motor mount on stern rail
• Deck Chairs for aft deck, 2022
• Magma BBQ grill w/ stern rail mount, 2022

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.
• 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 steering gear

Canvas:

• Bimini
• Dodger, 2019
• Connector between Bimini & Dodger, 2022
• Custom wheel cover, 2023

Mechanical Equipment:

• 1997 Yanmar 3JH-TE 47hp turbo diesel, professionally maintained
• New Dripless Shaft Seal - 2026
• New Cutlass Bearing - 2026
• Heat exchanger removed and refurbished, 2026
• New Thermostat and connected hoses, 2026
• Turbo removed and serviced and connected hoses/seals replaced 2026
• New Exhaust Riser, 2026
• New sound insulation, 2026
• Whitlock Single Lever Throttle in stainless with new assembly, 2023
• Engine mounts replaced, 2014
• New Aluminum fuel tank installed in 2007
• Max-prop 3 blade 20" feathering prop
• Racor fuel/water Separator 
• Emergency tiller

Miscellaneous:

• New dock lines and fenders 2021
• Horseshoe life buoy, 2022
• 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, linens, clocks/barometers, handhelds, personal PFD's etc.