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1990 J Boat 44
CAD174,500
1990 J Boat 44 boat for sale
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IMAGINE is an outstanding example of the iconic J/44, designed by Rod Johnstone and built by Tillotson Pearson Inc. (TPI) in Rhode Island. Constructed in Composite Reinforced Plastic (CRP) using resin-infused deck technology, she combines offshore strength and speed with a beautifully finished interior for extended coastal or blue-water cruising.
Professionally maintained and continuously upgraded with over $130,000 invested since 2018, she ranks among the best-kept J/44s in the Pacific Northwest. ABS-classified and ready to sail immediately, IMAGINE exemplifies the perfect balance between race performance and cruising comfort.
Specifications
propulsion
Engine #1
Construction & Rigging
Built in CRP composite with resin-infused decks, the hull and superstructure remain solid and fair with no blistering or delamination. Features include a fin keel, spade rudder, and 16 non-ferrous thru-hulls with marine-grade valves. Deck hardware comprises alloy cleats, chocks, double lifelines, and a dual-anchor bow roller.
The Awlgrip nonskid deck remains dry, fair, and in excellent condition.
Rigging & Deck Equipment
- Keel-stepped alloy mast with (3) spreaders and aluminum spars
- Leisure Furl in-boom system (new sail cover 2023)
- Hydraulic boom vang & backstay adjuster (Sailtec)
- Harken roller furling systems
- (6) Barient ST winches + (2) Lewmar ST (1 power)
- Canvas bimini over helm station
- Spinnaker pole, full running rigging renewed as needed
- Rocna 44 lb primary anchor + Maxwell electric windlass (300′ 5/16″ chain)
- Custom built S/S Bow Roller (Blackline Marine) 2023
All rig and deck components inspected and serviced to marine standards (Blackline Marine, 2022).
Engine & Mechanical
- 2021 Beta Marine 60 HP diesel (installed by Gartside Marine)
- 475 hours | Direct drive | 4-blade folding bronze propeller
- Dual auto bilge pumps + manual cockpit pump
- Fuel system renewed with Racor filter and new hoses (2022)
- MaxProp 4-blade propeller (2020)
- Cooling and raw-water systems fully serviced
Engine space is clean, organized, and built to ABYC standards.
Electrical Systems
- 12 V DC / 110 V AC array with fused circuits
- 2500 W inverter & shore power inlet
- Victron BMV-712 Bluetooth battery monitor
- Lifeline AGM batteries (4 house + 1 start, new 2025)
- Dual alternator setup & Balmar smart regulator
- Cockpit engine gauges: temp, fuel, volts, RPM
Sails
- Asymmetric spinnaker (UK Sails, 2018)
- Fully battened mainsail (UK Sails, 2022)
- Furling genoa (UK Sails, 2021)
- Furling Solent jib (UK Sails, 2021)
- Anchor Sail
- All Sails currently winterized at North Sail Loft
Electronics & Navigation
- B&G Zeus system (12″ + 7″ MFDs)
- HALO radar / wind / depth / speed sensors
- Integrated B&G autopilot with hydraulic drive
- AIS transponder, ICOM M506 DSC VHF, handheld VHF & SSB
- B&G T-12 GPS / plotter / navigation center
- 4G LTE modem for connected cruising
All electronics tested and operational.
Interior & Comfort
- Sleeps 6 comfortably
- Force 10 propane stove & oven (2022)
- Nova Kool refrigeration (2021)
- Dickinson Adriatic diesel heater
- Double stainless sink, ample galley storage
- Raritan manual heads with macerators & Y-valves
- New potable water lines & valves (2023)
- Forward & aft holding tanks with monitors (2018)
The cabin is dry, well-ventilated, and shows excellent craftsmanship throughout.
Tender & Safety
- Zodiac 10’ RHIB + Yamaha 2.5 HP 4-stroke (2021)
- Safety gear per Transport Canada standards
- SOLAS flares, PFDs, lifebuoy, heaving line, fire extinguishers, anchor gear, nav lights
Refit & Upgrades (2018–2023)
Approx. $130,000 in professional refit work:
- 2023: Potable water lines & valves (Plan B Yacht Service); Leisure Furl cover.
- 2022: Spinnaker halyards, masthead blocks, bilge pump, mainsheet winch, mast boot, lighting, windex, (3) keel bolts & plates (Blackline Marine).
- 2021: Solar panels, canvas mods, Nova Kool fridge, UK Endure XD07UPE mainsail.
- 2020: Beta 60 engine (Gartside Marine).
- 2018-2019: New Solent & #1 jibs (UK Sails); VHF radio; tank monitors; Sailtec hydraulic vang.
All work completed by Gartside Marine, Blackline Marine, Anchor Marine Electric, and South Island Marine.
