J Boats J36 NEW 2026 J/36

Boat Overview

The J/36 from J/Boats is a well-balanced 36-foot performance cruiser that blends speed, versatility, and comfort. Designed for sailors seeking both spirited sailing and practical cruising capability, it is equally suited for racing, coastal passages, or extended getaways. The sleek profile, spacious cockpit, and thoughtfully finished interior create a yacht that feels modern, functional, and inviting. Reflecting the quality construction and sailing pedigree that define J/Boats designs.

Hull & Deck

• Infusion molded sandwich construction using uni and multi-directional E-glass fabrics, variable density PVC foam, and the "SCRIMP" patented resin infusion process to optimize fiber content (60%+).


• High-quality ISO NPG gelcoat combined with the use of vinylester resin, for optimal protection against osmosis.


• GRP infusion moulded bulkhead bonded to hull and deck.


• All intermediate bulkheads glassed to hull and deck for stiffness.


• Heavy-duty fibreglass floor stringer grid infused, including mast structure.


• Low VCG keel with encapsulated cast iron fin with lead bulb (6.9’ draft), bolted and bonded to hull with soft-seamed joint to allow for future removal.


• Off-white deck with a high traction non-skid.


• White hull with single gelcoat integrated boot stripe in flag blue.


• Integral, bulwark-style toe-rail around perimeter of deck.


• Large capacity self-draining foredeck chain locker, with space for optional electric anchor windlass.


• Ergonomically designed cockpit to maximize comfort and ease of sailing.


• Flexiteek with black caulking on cockpit seats for comfort and elegance at anchor and at sea.


• Large cockpit storage locker under port cockpit seat.


• Life raft storage locker under aft end of starboard cockpit seat.


• Propane locker located in the cockpit.


• Removable swimming ladder with SS mountings on aft end of cockpit floor.


• Balanced spade rudder constructed with biaxial and unidirectional glass and large diameter S/S stock mounted in self-aligning bearings.

Propulsion

• Inboard diesel Volvo D1-30, saildrive, 115 AH alternator with fresh water-cooling with heat exchanger.


• Engine panel recessed in the cockpit with RPM gauge, hour meter and alarms for oil pressure, low voltage and water temperature.


• 18.5 gallons (85 litres) fuel tank under aft cabin berth.


• Sound insulated engine compartment with air blower and ventilation ducts to the transom.


• 2 blade Gori folding prop.

Spars & Rigging

• Tapered AG+ aluminium mast with double airfoil spreaders, clear anodized finish, and integral mainsail track that accommodates either bolt rope or Antal mainsail sliders.


• Discontinuous Dyform wire rigging.


• Integral hydraulic backstay adjuster.


• Boom with internal outhaul 8:1 purchase system, reef line sheaves, main sheet and tangs for rigid boom vang.


• Carbon bowsprit controlled from cockpit, retracting into a sealed compartment with overboard drain.


• Rigid boom vang with cascade purchase system.


• Harken MK IV Unit 1 jib furling system with control line led to cockpit.


• Halyard package including 1 Dyneema main halyard, 1 Dyneema jib halyard, and 1 pre-stretched polyester spinnaker halyard with snap shackle.


• Sheet package including: 2 spinnaker sheets, 1 tack line, 2 jib sheets, 1 main sheet, 2 traveler control lines, 1 bowsprit control line, 2 reef lines, and 2 adjustable jib car purchase lines.

Deck Hardware

• 2 40 STA Harken Performa (self-tailing) mainsheet winches.


• 2 46 STA Harken Performa (self-tailing) primary winches.


• 2 40 STA Harken Performa (self-tailing) halyard winches.


• 3 Aluminium lock-in winch handles with 4 PVC handle holders.


• Mainsheet system with 2:1 purchase, led to side winches.


• Adjustable mainsheet traveler with control lines led to cleats on both sides.


• Adjustable jib cars (2) with 8:1 purchase led to cleats on the coaming.


• Jib inhauler system.


• 2 low profile custom alloy fairleads for jib sheet lead to the primary winches.


• Spinnaker sheet blocks (4) mounted to pad eyes and stern rail bases P&S.


• 5 halyard/reef turning blocks.


• Halyards led aft through 2 quadruple organizers and 4 clutches on each side of companionway.


• Tack line led aft to clutch on starboard side of cabin house.


• Bowsprit control line leading to a cam cleat on starboard side of cabin house.


• 4 pop-up style mooring cleats (bow and transom).


• Custom S/S stem plate with tack fitting.


• S/S chainplates for shrouds and backstay.


• Flush BSI foredeck skylight opening hatch (500 x 500) over forward cabin.


• Skylight flush opening hatch (450 x 320) over main salon.


• 2 fixed ports integrated in the cabin house sides.


• 2 opening ports (304 x 155) for aft cabin and head compartment.


• 1 opening port (350 x 170) in cockpit (aft cabin).


• Gas struts to support anchor locker and cockpit lockers.


• 2 line bags.


• 2 S/S handrails on coach roof.


• S/S bow and stern rails with double rails.


• Double S/S lifelines, 8 stainless stanchions, 4 with reinforcing leg. Option for amidships gates (P & S).


• Twin Wheel (800mm) steering system with custom pedestals. Option for instrument pods.


• Emergency tiller.


• Retractable companionway drop-board system with lock and ventilation grid.


• Flag holder integrated into stern rail.

Interior

• Solid and laminated mahogany, finished in satin varnish. White finish on main bulkhead.


• Removable, wood-effect veneered floor panels with flush fasteners.


• White hull sides in main cabin and vinyl lined hull sides in forward and aft cabins.


• Forward Stateroom with large hanging locker on starboard side, storage on port side, large double V-berth and double door access to main cabin.


• Main Cabin with settee/berths to starboard and port, storage lockers behind backrests, table with drop leaves and bottle storage areas, and overhead stainless handrails.


• Galley (to starboard) with gimballed LPG stove with oven and 2 burners, S/S double sink, pressurized cold water system, large 90 litre molded icebox/fridge, full length locker outboard of galley countertop, fiddles around the edge of the countertop, storage under sink with shelf and utensil and storage drawers.


• Nav Station (to port) with large forward-facing chart table, chart storage under table lid, locker under chart table shelf outboard, and hinged instrument panel outboard with electrical panel.


• Aft Cabin (to starboard) with access door to main cabin, large hanging locker, double berth, access panel to engine and fuel tank under berth.


• Aft Head (to port) with access door to main cabin, molded head platform for easier maintenance, integral shower tray, sink with access below to seacocks, pressurized water system, marine toilet, mirror, vanity unit, shower sump and access door to cockpit storage locker area.


• Companionway with white laminate bulkhead finish for superior wear resistance, entrance steps with angled treads, handrails integrated with bulkheads, main engine access through a piston-supported hinging panel.


• Cushions – settee bottom and backrest cushions in main salon are covered in a choice of fabrics. Ultra-Leather upgrades are available as an option.

Plumbing & Electrical

• Manual cockpit operated bilge pump.


• Automatic/manual electric bilge pump with float switch.


• Pressurized fresh-water system.


• 1 water tank (53 gallons) under V-berth.


• Ice box drain.


• Marine toilet, holding tank with deck discharge, and manual overboard pump-out system.


• 1 AGM house battery 100AH & 1 AGM engine battery 70AH with switches and double diode/circuit breaker.


• 12V electric panel with fuel gauge and voltmeter.


• DC lighting package including combination of ceiling and swivelling bulkhead-mounted tulip lights in all cabins.


• Ceiling light in head.


• Light in cockpit locker.


• LED Navigation lights at the bow and stern, and LED steaming light.


• DC Refrigeration.

Options (partial list)

• Two-tone deck.


• Ultra-Leather interior cushions in lieu of standard.


• 2 Opening Ports (350 x 170) on aft face of cabin house.


• Composite wheels in lieu of standard.


• 110V 30amp Shorepower system with battery charger, and 110V outlet in nav station.


• Hot water heater.


• Additional AGM battery capacity (300AH total).


• Removable bow roller with anchor & belowdecks electric windlass.


• Electric main halyard winch.


• Flexiteek cockpit sole and/or Flexiteek sidedecks.


• 5.75’ shoal draft keel.