2004 J Boats J/109 | 35ft

J/109 Jybe Talkin’ – Hamble, Southampton, UK

Presenting an outstanding opportunity to acquire a well-campaigning J/109 at the heart of the Solent. Jybe Talkin’ (Hull No. 189 / GBR 6809R) is a 2004 example, based at Hamble, and maintained to a level befitting both serious club racing and extended coastal voyaging. Fully tax paid and UK registered, she is offered in category A6/B8 and features the stout GRP sandwich hull and deck construction using “SCRIMP” infusion techniques that the J/109 is known for.

This particular example stands out for its continuous upgrades and race-ready specification, including a 2022 replacement Sparcraft one-design mast, all new rod rigging in 2025, and a comprehensive sail wardrobe from One Sails and North. The Volvo MD2030D engine has been professionally serviced as recently as March 2025, and the saildrive and folding Gori propeller ensure competitive performance under power as well as sail.

She has a strong racing pedigree in the Solent and beyond: her current owners have campaigned her since 2013 with success in JOG, RORC, and Cowes Week events, and three campaigns of the Fastnet to her name. Yet she remains fully capable of comfortable passages or club cruising, with two cabins, a functional galley, and upgraded electronics including a navigation PC, B&G instrumentation, autopilot, and a WiFi server for tablet access.

If you are seeking a J/109 that blends genuine race capability with smart maintenance, Jybe Talkin’ presents a rare proposition in the UK market.

Owners Comments:

Jybe Talkin’ has been with her current owners since 2013 and has been sailed by family and friends in J/109 Class events around the Solent, plus JOG and RORC coastal and cross-channel racing and some local cruising. She is a distinctive and well known boat around the Solent area. She has not been chartered under her current ownership. She has competed regularly at the Cowes Week Regatta and has successfully completed three Fastnet campaigns with her current owners. In JOG coastal races she regularly finishes in the top of the fleet.

Broker’s Comments

Jybe Talkin’ is a fine example of the ever-popular J/109, a design that remains one of the most versatile performance yachts of her generation. She has clearly benefitted from knowledgeable and attentive ownership, with a continuous programme of thoughtful upgrades and professional maintenance that will be immediately evident to any serious buyer.

The J/109’s appeal lies in her ability to deliver true dual-purpose sailing: she is fast, responsive and competitive on the racecourse, yet equally capable of comfortable cruising with family or friends. Jybe Talkin’ exemplifies this balance perfectly. Her extensive recent works, including a new Sparcraft mast (2022), all new rod standing rigging (2025), upgraded Harken deck gear, and a comprehensive One Sails and North wardrobe, make her particularly attractive to an owner wishing to step straight into the upcoming season with confidence.

Her record speaks for itself. Under her current custodianship since 2013, Jybe Talkin’ has proven herself a consistent performer across Solent inshore and offshore series, including RORC and JOG events, Cowes Week, and three Fastnet campaigns, all without compromise to her comfort or presentation below decks.

She is presented afloat in Hamble and available for viewing by appointment. For a sailor seeking a well-sorted, genuinely competitive J/109 that has been maintained to a high standard, Jybe Talkin’ deserves serious consideration.