The J/109 should be on your short list for owning a racer/cruiser that is fully capable in both categories. MOUNTAIN handles remarkably well, as any self-respecting J-Boat should. Her almost vertical bow, flat shearline and open transom allude to her performance but sitting in the cockpit or main salon you can easily transition into cruising mode. MOUNTAIN sails well in little wind and putting her retractable carbon pole to use, flying the asymmetrical spinnaker is a breeze for an afternoon sail or around the buoys for a weekend regatta. Even Bob Perry agrees; in his review for Sailing Magazine “A well-designed 35-footer that does it all.”
MOUNTAIN has been outfitted primarily for short handed racing and would be great for local cruising too. The interior layout has a full galley, two cabins and single head. Her main cabin has 6’ of headroom, lots of daylight and a cozy salon for about six people, eight if you’re friendly.
Highlights:
- Wallas cabin heater
- 100 watts of solar power
- Hot water heater
- Garmin AIS
Name of vessel | MOUNTAIN |
Model | J/109 |
Year | 2003 |
Builder | J Boats |
Designer | Rod Johnstone |
Price | $139,000 USD |
Location | Seattle, WA |
Length (feet) | 35 |
Beam (feet) | 11.5 |
Draft (feet) | 7 |
Displacement (pounds) | 10900 |
Ballast (pounds) | 3900 |
Engine model | Yanmar 3GM30 |
Engine horsepower | 30 |
Engine hours | 1497 |
Fuel tank capacity (gallons) | 24 |
Water tank capacity (gallons) | 30 |
Holding tank capacity (gallons) | ~30 |
Interior Accommodations
MOUNTAIN’S interior is finished in wood, laminate and white molded fiberglass surfaces for an elegant and easy to maintain vessel. The upholstery throughout is a timeless navy blue. Numerous opening ports and hatches provide excellent ventilation. She will sleep six in two private cabins and two settee bunks.
Starting forward, the forward cabin with V-berth is the master stateroom. Good headroom, light and ventilation make this space a comfortable accommodation. Beneath the V-berth is wide open storage space for sails and other large items, easily accessed via the hinged bunk boards. Shelves run along the hulls sides to port and starboard above the berth. Aft and to starboard is a locker with shelves. Opposite to port is a hanging locker. There are two reading lamps, an overhead light and a 110v outlet. The retractable carbon spinnaker pole also comes into this space on the starboard side.
Aft of the forward cabin is the salon. There are straight settees to port and starboard with a drop leaf table mounted on centerline. The two large leaves raise in place to accommodate a crowd around the table. There is bottle storage in the center of the table. The seatbacks for both settees lift to provide access to open lockers along the hull side and to create a larger berth space. There is also ample storage space beneath the port settee and the forward end of the starboard settee.
The nav station is aft and to starboard. There is an adequate desk surface with lifting top storage. The Garmin chartplotter and VHF radio are close at hand. A chart light provides illumination and there is a 110v outlet. There is a shelf outboard and storage beneath the seat and in a locker at the forward inboard end of the desk.
The galley is opposite the nav station to port. The L-shape countertop with tall fiddles allows for good prep space and plenty of storage. There is a two-bin stainless steel sink at the inboard end with pressure water. A large locker is located below. Beneath the forward outboard end of the counter is the large top loading refrigerator. Aft of the fridge is the propane two burner stove/oven. There are two additional drawers and a locker beneath the counter and a sliding door locker outboard with dish storage.
The quarter cabin is located aft of the galley. A large quarterberth extends aft and beneath the cockpit. Bunk length is 79”. Three opening ports provide good ventilation. A hanging locker is located at the forward end of the cabin. There is a 110v outlet.
The head is located to starboard adjacent to the companionway. The space is finished in easy to maintain white molded fiberglass surfaces. A shower is integral to the space. Forward and outboard is a counter with molded sink, grab rail and storage locker below. The head is located aft, facing inboard.
The J/Boats signature cabin accessed lazarette can be entered via a door in the head compartment. This clever arrangement allows the lazarette to be more conveniently used for storage other than fenders and dock lines.
Galley
- Force-10 2 burner stove with oven
- Pressurized water
- Double stainless sink
- Sea Frost Refrigerator (BD3)
- Fresh water foot pump
Electronics and Navigation
- Raymarine autopilot
- Raymarine ACU-200 autopilot computer
- Raymarine autopilot wireless remote
- Garmin GPSmap chartplotter at nav station
- Garmin AIS 600 transponder
- B&G multi display at nav station
- (3) B&G multi displays on deck
- Triducer (2024)
- Windex (2024)
- Standard Horizon Explorer VHF at nav station (2024)
- Command mic at binnacle (2024)
- Weems & Plath barometer
- XM satellite radio receiver (needs subscription)
- Kenwood cabin stereo
- (2) Bose cabin speakers
- (2) cockpit speakers
- Richie magnetic compass
Electrical
- AC/DC distribution panel
- (2) Lifeline group 27 12 Volt house batteries
- 12v AGM group 27 engine start battery
- Chicago Electric automotive-type inverter
- (2) Sun Power solar panels 100watts total
- Victron solar charge controller
- 30 amp shore power connection
- ProNautic 1230P battery charger (2024)
- ProMariner galvanic isolator
- GFCI protected 110v outlet at nav station
- 12v USB outlet at nav station
- Rule bilge pump switch
- Guest battery selector switch
- Stern shower
Mechanical & Plumbing
- Yanmar3GM30 diesel engine 27 horsepower 1497 hrs
- Engine serviced professionally since new
- Yanmar SD20 saildrive
- Throttle assembly (2024)
- Racor R15T fuel/water separator
- (2) Fresh water bladders 30gallons total (2020)
- Quick hot water heater 16ltr
- Moen galley faucet
- Raritan manual flush toilet
- Flojet water pump
- Whale galley water pump
- Jabsco fresh water Accumulator (Model 30573)
- Shurflo Aqua King II water pump
- Wallas cabin heater
- Estimated 13 gallon holding tank
Deck and Hull
MOUNTAIN’S hull and deck are constructed of fiberglass with balsa core using J/Boat’s patented SCRIMP process with Vinylester resin is used. Her hull is white gelcoat with a double boot stripe. Her deck is white with white nonskid. A large anchor locker is located forward holds a galvanized 22lb Fortress style anchor with 100’ 3-strand line and 50’ of chain. The deck forward is surrounded by a molded toe rail. There are stainless stanchions with double lifelines and boarding gates to port and starboard. Stainless handrails run the length of the cabin top. Her T-shaped cockpit features bench seats forward and easy access to her cabin via steps, not a ladder. There is a large lazarette locker beneath the starboard seat and a large “deck locker” aft of the helm. The propane locker is located aft and to port in the cockpit. The traveler and mainsheet controls are located within easy reach of the helmsperson. The “sugar scoop” walk-through transom allows easy access to and from a dinghy. There is a transom mounted carbon bracket for an emergency rudder that can be negotiated on separately.
- Stainless bow roller
- Fortress style anchor
- 100’ 3-strand line and 50’chain
- (4) stainless mooring cleats
- Stainless stanchions with double lifelines (2021)
- Steering wheel powder coated in 2022
Sails and Rigging
- Double spreader painted aluminum mast
- Delivery mainsail: Quantum Dacron condition: good
- Race mainsail: Quantum Carbon condition: excellent
- Storm Tris’l: Dacron condition: New
- #1 Jib: Quantum Carbon condition: good
- #1 Jib: Kevlar delivery sail condition: good
- #2 Jib: Quantum Dacron condition: good
- #3 Jib: Quantum Carbon condition: excellent (2020)
- #3 jib: Carbon delivery sail condition: good
- #5 Jib: Ballard Sails condition: excellent (2024)
- Storm Jib: Dacron condition: excellent (2020)
- A2: Quantum .5oz condition: excellent (2022)
- A3: Quantum .75oz condition: good
- Tradewind sail North Sails: 75oz AKA bluewater runner or butterfly sail on continuous furler condition: New (2020)
- Harken MKII jib furler
- Retractable carbon spinnaker pole
- Rigid boom vang
- Hydraulic backstay adjuster
- Spinlock deck line organizers
- Adjustable Harken Jib car leads
- Spinlock line clutches
- (2) Harken 46 ST winches (primary)
- (2) Harken 40 ST winches (cabin top)
- Harken main traveler
- Coarse and fine tune main sheet
- Edson steering pedestal
- ATN canvas cover for furled headsail
Miscellaneous and safety
- Lagun cockpit table
- Cockpit cushions
- EPIRB GlobalFix V4 (battery exp: 2027)
- Fenders & docklines
- Winch handles
- Swim ladder
- Stainless life raft bracket
Exclusions:
- Carbon emergency rudder and bracket (available for purchase separately)
- Owners personal items and sailing gear
- Liferaft (available for purchase separately)