J/30 Class Association Forums J/30 Marketplace Boats for Sale 1982 J30 Hull 402 available for parts or project boat

Hello, I have a 1982 J30 Hull #402 located on Lake Champlain, VT that has succumbed to the freeze thaw balsa core hull split from the exhaust intake through hull. This boat has been in the family since new and I have been working on it for the past 13 years since moving it up to VT. It had all new wiring / electrical installed by a master Electrician back in 2003, the bottom and keel were completely redone (moot point at this time) back then as well. The boat has a new dacron Mainsail (2011) with full battens and very little use. New Rudder back 2011 by Rudder Craft out of Idaho. New Cushions back in 2007 which are always stored off the boat in winter. I am looking for someone to either take the whole boat for parts or as a project boat, I had a fiberglasser look at the repair and estimated it at $8k +/- to do it right (remove entire back starboard quarter of the hull and rebuild it.

Looking for offers... can post pics of damaged hull but needless to say the crack allows you to look in and see the wet balsa core (no damage on interior fiberglass)

email me direct with any questions mark@rhbpc.com or call 802.238.6833

We are looking to bid farewell to our 1982 J30. This boat has been part of our family since the beginning. For 20 years, Sixes n Sevens sailed Long Island Sound, before spending the last 14 years on beautiful Lake Champlain. Work on the J30 during its time in Vermont includes:

- completely new electrical system (panel, wiring, components, etc.), installed by a licensed master electrician in 2003
- the bottom was stripped, the interior keel ribs were added, and an epoxy gel coat was completed
- a new mainsail was purchased in 2011 (very light use; no racing); other sails are original, including spinnaker and pole; 140% converted to roller furler
- all new Sunbrella cushion covers and new foam interiors by JSI were added in 2006 (very light use; still show as new)
- all new lifelines were added in 2013
- a new rudder by Rudder Craft was added in 2011

Sadly, while in storage during the winter of 2014-15, the hull below the starboard aft quarter split below the waterline, exposing the balsa core. Repairs are estimated at $8,000-$10,000 for proper repair and rebuilding.

Our J30 is listed at $3,900, but we will consider all offers. Photos can be viewed at:

http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/1982/J/Boats-30-2893543/Shelburne/VT/United-States#.VzYoDrR9KfR

My boat was from Mallets's Bay, VT.