J Boats 28' J/88

Nicely Equipped and Well-Maintained J/88, BLUE is Ready to Race!

Growing Fleets in Annapolis, MD (with their own start at AYC Wednesday Night Series) and Long Island Sound.

Blue (Hull #64) has sailed out of Annapolis, MD for the past 3 years. The previous owner dry-sailed Blue out of Lake Norman (Fresh Water - 8 years) 

 J88 OD Fleets in Annapolis, Long Island Sound, Chicago and San Francisco. Purchase in time for the J88 2026 North Americans in Long Island Sound in September 2026!

Sail Inventory:

1. New 2026 Quantum Main and J1 Jib (only used in one regatta - 3 races). 
2.  2022 North Main, J1 & J2 Jibs, and A2 Spinnaker in very good condition
3. Quantum - J2 (2018), J3 (2015), A2 -good condition, A3 (2015 good condition) and Code Zero (used once), Delivery Main, Delivery J1

B&G 5000 system; professionally calibrated 2025; ORC polar target boat speeds input

All stanchions were removed and re-bedded in 2025

Yanmar 2GM fresh water cooled diesel engine with 279 hours - ; oil/filter change and raw impeller change - April 2026

Baltoplate racing bottom applied April 2026- Sprayed and Burnished

Heavy Duty Triad Galvanized Trailer - Storage box, upgraded brakes, LED tail lights

Winter storage cover - covers mast to transom.

Includes Dehumidifier to keep your sails and boat dry  

Winches serviced and drums resurfaced 2026

PHRF Chesapeake rating 87

ORC measured with an APH rating of 555.9

Boat is currently owned by a single entity LLC and the LLC can be purchased to take advantage of reduced sales taxes (consult your tax advisor) 

Race Ready, ready to go, can be used for performance day-sailing and cruising. 

Easy to see at the Eastport Yacht Club in Annapolis MD

Factory Options include:

-Comfort Group (Grey sail cover, lifeline covers, white cockpit cushions)

-Two opening ports in aft face of cabin

-Two-tone deck in "Whisper Grey"

-Opening lifeline gates

ELECTRONICS:

-B&G Zeus 7 MFD GPS Chartplotter on pivoting Companionway mount

-H5000 Base Pack Hercules

-B&G H5000 graphic displays (2) at mast

-ZG100 Antenna with built in compass

-V50 VHF marine radio with built in AIS and DSC