2004 J Boats J/109

AVIATO is a well-equipped, actively campaigned J/109 that has benefited from continuous upgrades, professional maintenance, and an extensive racing sail inventory. Whether your goal is one-design racing, competitive PHRF competition, offshore events, or spirited family cruising, AVIATO offers an outstanding combination of performance, versatility, and comfort.

Designed by Rod Johnstone and built by TPI in Rhode Island, the J/109 has earned an enduring reputation as one of the most successful 35-foot performance racer/cruisers. Her lightweight, stiff SCRIMP-infused composite hull, deep lead-bulb keel, fractional rig, and retractable carbon bowsprit deliver excellent performance across a broad range of conditions. The non-overlapping headsail and asymmetric spinnaker arrangement simplify sail handling compared with traditional overlapping headsails and symmetrical spinnaker systems.

Built in February 2004, Hull #174 represents one of the final J/109s built in the USA by Tillotson Pearson. Highly prized by One-Design racers, she benefits from TPI's perfected SCRIMP resin-infusion process and sits squarely within the class's strict hull-weight tolerances. AVIATO has been actively raced and carries a 2026 PHRF rating of 74. Her rig has been tuned to North Sails' recommendations for the 3Di racing inventory, which includes a 2025 North 3Di J1, a 2022 North 3Di J2, and 2021 North 3Di mainsail and J1. An extensive additional inventory of racing, PHRF, and offshore sails provides considerable flexibility for different conditions and racing formats.

Recent investments include B&G Zeus navigation and Triton instrumentation, upgrades to the rudderpost seal, bilge pump, batteries, running rigging, and other equipment. Her professionally maintained, wet-sanded Baltoplate racing bottom is cleaned regularly during the racing season.

The spacious, secure cockpit features a large wheel, conveniently arranged sail controls, and a removable cockpit locker. A dodger and cockpit cushions add comfort when cruising. Below deck, two private cabins, a comfortable main salon, functional galley, and enclosed head provide accommodations for six. Unlike more specialized racing boats, the J/109 offers genuine comfort for weekends aboard and coastal cruising.

AVIATO represents an appealing opportunity for a performance-minded sailor seeking a competitive, extensively equipped J/109 with the versatility to enjoy both racing and cruising.