J Boats J/111

Big Blast is a striking 2011 J/111 located in Sausalito, California, featuring a beautiful Awlgrip red hull and a well-sorted performance setup. Originally campaigned on Lake Michigan before coming west in 2013, she quickly proved competitive on San Francisco Bay and remains a fast, clean example of one of J/Boats’ most successful modern designs.

The J/111 is widely regarded as one of the most successful modern J/Boats designs, combining offshore capability, one-design racing potential, and excellent short-handed sailing performance. Fast enough to win races yet simple to manage with a small crew, the design has become a favorite among sailors looking for a true performance cruiser-racer.

Big Blast embodies that versatility. Raced successfully during her early years, she later transitioned to a lighter sailing schedule while continuing to receive consistent maintenance and thoughtful upgrades. The bottom and engine service were completed in 2023, and the electronics were upgraded in 2022 with a full B&G H5000 instrument suite and Zeus chartplotter.

Her cockpit reflects the boat’s race-bred DNA, centered around a Carbonautica 59” carbon wheel, efficient Harken deck hardware, and a clean, functional layout that allows short-handed sailing while remaining fully capable of competitive racing.

Below deck, the J/111’s bright white interior keeps things simple and practical, with fold-away pilot berths, a functional galley, opening ports aft, and plenty of space for sail storage or cruising gear.

The sail inventory includes performance sails from North and Doyle, along with a lightly used cruising #2 and a storm trysail for offshore capability.

Well cared for and properly equipped, Big Blast represents an excellent opportunity to own a proven J/111 with the right equipment, a competitive past, and the versatility that has made the class so respected among performance sailors.