The J-80 is a planing race boat with a great reputation for adrenaline racing. Sparrowhawk was built in 1999 and is equipped with a fantastic road trailer for moving her to events nationally. The J/80 is the perfect combination of family dayboat and one-design raceboat. Thanks to its simplicity, its strength and its performance record, this 8m trail-able keelboat has become a worldwide reference
Viewing by appointment at our Suffolk Office - 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk
Accommodation
She has a basic interior which is very functional. Two/four berths in sitting headroom. PVC upholstery. Stowage under berths and in fabric bins. Teak and holly floor. Opening forehatch.
Mechanical Systems
No engine, but provision to mount a long shaft outboard motor on the transom.
Sails and Spars
Fractional Bermudan sloop rig. Keel stepped silver anodised mast and boom by Sparcraft. Stainless steel standing rigging (age unknown). Spectra running rigging (some new 2025). Slab reefing to mainsail. Harken headsail furling system. Retractable bowsprit. Harken main sheet track. Cascade backstay tensioner and kicker. Harken 32 primary winches.
Two Mainsails / Dacron / Good
Three Jibs / Laminate / Good
A2 Asymmetric Spinnakers / Nylon / Good
Deck Equipment
Fortress anchor with 5m chain and 10m warp
Various warps and fenders
Mainsail cover
Two winch handles
Navigation Equipment
Speed/log/depth
Compass
Masthead navigation light
Voltmeter to 12V battery (2022) charging via solar panel
Road Trailer
RM Trailers galvanised twin axle road trailer. Large integrated plastic kit box. Lighting board and straps. Recently towed down from Scotland with no issues.
Safety Equipment
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Construction
Built by J-Boats in 1999. Hull number 186. White grp hull. Cream/white coachroof with moulded non-skid decks. Vast self-draining cockpit. Tiller steering to transom hung rudder. Lead fin keel with bulb. Stainless steel rails and stanchions with single lifelines.
Disclaimer:
The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at their own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).