If so, there might be some interested potential buyers down here in NJ thanks to Sandy...

No thanks should be offered to Sandy! But true we'd like to see more J/30s in the area.

Margay may not make the 1984 threshold, but she is a 1983 hull (455) and for sale.
She has been recently posted for sale on the site.

Jon Burt
Margay J/30 #455

I am considering selling Dexterity, built in 1984.

Greg Dexter
Dexterity / J30 / Hull # 488

interesting to note that #455 was a transition boat and does have the 500 series deck but the original interior.

Having owned two 500 series, and a 300 series ... the combination of the earlier interior and later deck would be my choice to look at.

most of the stoves in the 500 series were overkill, the buried access to the motor a pain in the ass; the batteries require an gorilla to move, or check; and the port cockpit storage is a back breaker. I don't know when they flipped over from the 3/4 to 1 in. shaft, but that would also be something to look at.

however 505 is not for sale for at least another 4 years.

Margay #455 has the 1" prop shaft. 1983 hull.

Dexterity #488 also has the 1" prop shaft; 1984 hull.

Greg

Are you still considering selling Dexterity?

Good afternoon Steve,

Yes, we are planning on selling Dexterity. We just finished having a survey conducted by Jim Hilton (J/30 Kaos), to learn her condition from a surveyor's perspective; to help in establishing her value. He has rated her in good condition. I can share his assessment from the survey with anyone who has an interest. I hope to put together a write up on Dexterity shortly, covering her particulars, sail inventory, hardware, etc. If you know of anyone that may have an interest in her, please let me know. She lies presently on the hard at East Greenwich YC, where my wife and I are members.

Thanks and regards,

Greg Dexter

Thanks for the response Dexter. Post the listing on the "For Sale" page here-I have a few possible buyers who might be very interested.

Steve, Gunsmoke is listed for sale, hull #482. Bill

Is this J available for sale?

Gunsmoke and Dexterity are still for sale as of 5 March 2014. Margay was sold.

Salsa Verde is for sale in Sarasota. Esperenza is located in Corpus Christie and Moonraker in New Orleans. These 3 boats are the pre-1984 version.

We are looking at the later model 30s to purchase. I someone has one for sale, please let me know.

Topher

Is she for sale?

Margay was sold.

Vee Jay may be for sale as I am looking for a more easily trailerable boat for a 3000 mile round trip a year.

Shebeen, Hull #502 is for sale. She is on the hard on my property in Ipswich, MA and still under winter cover. I will be putting together a detailed ad once I get back from my Florida home next week and can check out her condition in detail. You can email me at ed@shebeen.us if you have any questions.