Engine
Yanmar 3JH2-TE
Total Power
47hp
Engine Hours
3300
Class
Cruisers sailboats
Length
12.80m
Year
1996
Model
J/42
Capacity
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The Yacht Sales Co.
The Yacht Sales Co.
Boat Details
Description
Strong, seaworthy, and built for adventure.
Merlin is a 42-foot 1996 J/Boat, purchased by Jason, Deardra and their two kids in 2021 for her renowned build quality, performance, and ocean-going pedigree. Designed by the legendary Rod Johnstone, the J/42 is a staple among serious cruisers and racer-cruisers alike—combining strength, agility, and classic lines in a package that's both comfortable and capable.
Chosen for her seaworthiness and ease of handling, Merlin’s light yet powerful hull, narrow ends, and stable design make her a joy to sail, even in challenging offshore conditions. With a two-cabin, two-head layout, she offers both functionality and comfort, whether at sea or anchored in a quiet bay.
Merlin was outfitted extensively for long-term bluewater cruising before her departure from Seattle in 2023. Upgrades include 620W of solar (plus a dedicated 140W panel for use at anchor), a Hydrovane self-steering system, 600Ah lithium battery bank, Starlink for global connectivity, and a 100m flat stern tie line—turning this proven design into a true ocean voyager.
In the spring of 2023, Merlin made her major passage from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico to Nuku Hiva, French Polynesia—covering 3,000 nautical miles in just 19 days.
Though deeply committed to the cruising lifestyle, Jason, Deardra and their two kids aren’t selling their home—they want to remain connected to friends and family as they continue to explore the world. Most recently, they’ve added a catamaran to their sailing life, opening the next chapter of their journey.
Merlin stands as a reflection of their spirit—adventurous, thoughtful, and prepared. Contact The Yacht Sales Co. today for more information.
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Inventory
Vessel Name - Merlin
Make - J Boats
Model - J / 42
Year - 1996
Length - 12.80m / 42.00ft
Beam - 3.72m / 12.20ft
Draft - 2.01m / 6.59ft
Displacement - 8,935 Kg
Fuel Capacity - 235 L
Water Capacity - 190 L
Hull Material - GRP
Deck Material - GRP
Keel Type - Fin
Designer - Rod Johnstone
Builder - J Boats
Place of Registration - Seattle, USA
Number of Helms & Position - 1
Tax Status & Paid Where - Paid, USA
Lying - Tahiti, French Polynesia
Last Antifouling - Hempel Globic 9000 - 2024
Engines
Number of Engines - 1
Engine Make - Yanmar
Engine Model - 3JH2-TE
Horsepower – 47 Hp
Engine Year/s - 1996
Engine Hours - 3,300 Hrs
Last Service - 2024
Fuel Consumption - 1.9L/Hr
Fuel Type - Diesel
Maximum Speed - 6 Knots
Propellers - Max-prop 3 blade feathering
Drive Type - Shaft
Steering System - Rack and pinion
Accommodation
Cabins - 2
Double Berths - 2
Bathrooms
Showers - 2 Wet heads
Heads - 2
Heads Type - Composting C-Head
Galley
Galley Location - Saloon
Refrigeration - Galley top
Stove - 3 Burner force 10
Oven - 3 Burner force 10
Sink - 2 Stainless steel
Gas Alarm - CO2 alarm
Electronics
Depth Sounder - Airmar DST810 - 2023
Log - Airmar DST810 - 2023
Autopilot - Raymarine ACU-400 - 2023
Wind Instruments - Raymarine
Radar - Raymarine Quantum Q24W - 2017
Chartplotter - Raymarine Axiom Pro 9 - 2024
AIS Auto ID System - Vesper Cortex - 2023
GPS - Vesper Cortex - 2023
VHF - Vesper Cortex wired and wireless 2023 / Standard Horizon GX1850
Sat Phone - Starlink Gen 2
Batteries
Battery House - 2 x 600Amp/Hr
Battery Engine - 80Amp/Hr
Battery Charger - Victron Blue Smart 30Amp / ProMariner Pronautic 1260 60Amp
Electrical Equipment
Watermaker - Spectra 200T
Generator - Honda 110v gas generator
Solar Panels - 620w / 3 Panels, one additional 145w panel at anchor
Heater - Chinese diesel heater 2022
Inverter - Victron Phoenix 800w
Alternator - 140mp Emaax
Shore Power - 110v
Sail Inventory
Mast Material - Carbon
Standing Rig Material - Rod
Standing Rig Age - 2023
Main Sails - Doyle full batten dacron 2015
Headsails - Doyle roller furling jib 2017
Screecher / Gennaker - Spinnaker Precision sails 2023
Furlers - Harken
Winches - Lewmar 6 manual
Safety Equipment
Bilge Manual - 1
Bilge Electric - 1
Life Raft - Viking
Life Jackets - 6
EPIRB - ACR V6 2023
Fire Extinguisher - 3 Saloon, aft cabin, cockpit
Ground Tackle
Anchor - Rocna Vulkan
Chain / Rope - 300ft 5/16” HT
Chain / Rope - 30ft 5/16” HT With additional rope rode
Windlass - Lewmar V2 Non-FastFit
Deck Gear & Accessories
Tender - Highfield CL290 2017
Tender Outboard - Tohatsu EverRun MX18E2 2024
Deck Shower - Yes
Bimini - Yes
BBQ - Magma
Mooring Lines / fenders - 4 Fenders 4 mooring lines
Notes - 2 Standup paddle boards and magma SUP holder
Miscellaneous
General Remarks - Hydrovane self-steering
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
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Propulsion
Engine Make:Yanmar
Engine Model:3JH2-TE
Engine Year:1996
Total Power:47hp
Engine Hours:3300
Drive Type:Direct Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:3 Blade
Measurements
Speed & Distance
Max Speed:6kn
Dimensions
Length Overall:12.8m
Min Draft:2.01m
Beam:3.72m
Miscellaneous
Electrical Circuit:110V
Hull Material:Fiberglass
Hull Shape:Monohull
Keel Type:Fin Keel
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:190 l
Fuel Tank:235 l
Holding Tank:
Accommodations
Cabins:2
Heads:2
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