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06/01/2026
Turnkey J105 available for sale in Chicago. Recent upgrades including new B and G instruments and Simrad autopilot. Freshwater boat, in the water and ready to sail!
2002 J/105 – SEA-U For Sale! – J Boats Midwest & Great Lakes – Authorized J Boat Dealer – Chicago, IL SEA-U is a clean, thoroughly upgraded J/105 that has called Chicago home since she was new. She has spent her entire life in fresh water and has been stored indoors every winter, which shows in her condition. While she has been campaigned single-handed for the past decade, her sail inventory was pur...
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05/20/2026
summer is just around the corner…
Winter covers off. Sailing season on
05/13/2026
new season, new ride…
are you interested in a J/9, give us a call for a test sail
05/13/2026
Hey gang, anyone looking to sell their J/Boat in these classes J70, J88, J109, or J111 we have buyers.
Please give us a call if you are looking to sell, buy, or look at a new J/Boat we can help you get out on the water.
05/12/2026
J/7 Fleet Commissioning Day for Sail Newport!
Looking forward to the growth of this class. Is your Yacht Club or Sailing School looking to update your Fleet, give us a call!
05/07/2026
A year ago, J/7 hull #2 landed on our doorstep right at the start of the season in Chicago. As one of the newest J/Boats dealers, it was a real thrill to be the ones putting the newest model through its paces, and we're grateful to J/Boats for making it happen in time for the season. Here's what a full year with the boat actually looks like.
https://www.jboatsmidwest.com/the-j-7-one-year-in/
05/06/2026
More love for the J7!
The J/Boats J7 is among the coolest yacht launches this year.
J/Boats, long-time builders of extremely slippery, quick hulls while studiously avoiding fads and trends, has just unveiled the new 23ft J/Boats J7 daysailer. Aimed at entry-level buyers, this boat is comparatively inexpensive at €60,000 inc VAT and sails.
J/Boats is hoping that coastal and lake sailors, as well as sailing schools and clubs looking for one-design keel boats that all can sail, will find this appealing.
It is the same length as the hugely popular J/70. The hull is beamier midships, with a much heavier keel, meaning this boat doesn't need people to hike out on the sides to maximise sailing.
Everything has been stripped right back to be as simple as possible, with minimal string. But crucially, the controls are top quality and powerful, such as the backstay. If other J/Boats are anything to go by, this will be a hugely fun boat to sail with the absolute minimum to potentially go wrong.
There’s a small cuddy in the large cockpit. Surprisingly, there is space for a double berth forward and two quarterberths under the cockpit seating. With her stability, you could certainly cruise her short-handed, though you’d need an adventurous disposition to do so for more than a night.
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