Description

The J/97 has been cited as the ultimate cruiser racer.
Jura GB has been lightly used and has clearly benefitted from owners who have proactively looked after every aspect of this boat. It is currently moored in Ramsgate where it has been lightly raced in Club events, enjoying great success in both IRC and YTC.
Its extensive range of sails (including 2026 racing sails) and equipment allows it to be set up for competitive racing or comfortable cruising.

Specifications

Accommodation

Comfortable, functional fit-out for both racing and cruising
2-cabin layout plus saloon berths
Open forward cabin with V berth (storage under) with hanging locker
Double aft cabin (storage under) with hanging locker
Drop leaf table with bottle storage
Heater
Galley with gimballed cooker and fridge
130litre water tank
Heads with shower/basin
Heads cover
Protective covers for galley, chart table, and saloon table

Construction

White GRP
Two tone non-slip finish
Stern bench and gate

Equipment

Non-slip deck
Twin kicker controls led back to cockpit
Bow lacing
Two spinnaker halyards (one dyneema new 2025)
Jib inhaulers
Cunningham and outhaul systems
Backstay cascade
Side deck spinnaker cleats
Removable bow roller
Two additional opening ports to cockpit
Deck cover (unused), sail bags, spare boom cover
Harken deck hardware
Efficient and ergonomic cockpit layout for both racing and cruising
Sprayhood (grey, stored ashore)
Mainsail cover with lazy jack system
Padded lifeline covers
Jack stays

Navigation Equipment

Raymarine SIG autopilot system, 2 control displays in cockpit
B&G Vulcan 9 chartplotter
B&G Triton Edge Processor
B&G Triton 3 x displays on mast pod
B&G Triton2 displays at Nav station and cockpit
Navicom RT650 VHF AIS radio
AIS transponder/receiver
Solara solar panel with regulator
12V outlets, USB charging sockets
LED navigation lights (including tri-colour masthead)
Heliflex antenna
Hawk 15 Windex
Speed, Depth transducer
Wind transducer

Engine(s)

Volvo Penta D1-20 inboard diesel with saildrive
Folding prop
Engine regularly serviced
S/S Elbow fitted 2025
Saildrive diaphragm replaced 2025
Shore power
2 x cockpit winches
Leisure battery (new 2025)
Starter battery (new 2025)
Dual battery switch
Automatic engine compartment extinguisher (2025)

Sails & Spars

2026 Ullman racing main and jib (used for one regatta)
2024 Ullman sails
Main Carbon/Technora String
J2 Carbon/Technora String
J3.5 Carbon/Technora String
Code 0 on top down furler (2022)
A2 Runner
A3 Reacher
A4 Heavy runner
Two single line in-boom reefs
Delivery main and jib

Safety Equipment

Horseshoe buoy with light and holder
Foghorn
Anchor with chain
Emergency throw line
Rescue sling

Location Map