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High-Performance J/99 - Optimised Beyond Factory Specification
Unlike a standard production J/99, Jupiter has undergone significant professional development and optimisation well beyond original factory delivery. The cost to replicate her sails, electronics, engineering upgrades, safety equipment and race preparation on a new J/99 would be substantial.
J/99 Racing Specifications & Upgrades
This J/99 yacht for sale includes a premium racing inventory designed for offshore and double-handed competition:
Sail Inventory (North Sails):
3Di mainsail and headsails
Helix headsails
Code Zero
Asymmetric and symmetric spinnakers
Furling systems
Full grand prix wardrobe
Performance Upgrades:
Bespoke Woulfe & Woulfe water ballast system (307L per side)
Upgraded running rigging by Sydney Rigging Specialists
Rod forestay upgrade
Optimised deck hardware and race systems
Electronics Package:
B&G H5000 with Hercules CPU
Autopilot with dual controllers (ideal for double-handed racing)
Garmin mast displays
Garmin chartplotter
Starlink satellite connectivity
Iridium Go communications
Offshore Compliance:
Full Category 1 safety equipment
Engine fully serviced (Dec 2025)
Keel and rudder certification complete
Antifoul and keel fairing scheduled January 2026
Presented in premium race-ready condition.
Proven Offshore & IRC Race Results
Jupiter's results reinforce her status as one of the most competitive J/99 yachts in Australia:
2025 Noakes Sydney to Gold Coast - 3rd IRC Division 3,3rd Double Handed IRC
2024 J/99 Nationals - 1st Scratch, 2nd IRC
2024 Rolex Sydney Hobart - 3rd Division 5,3rd Double Handed
2024 Pittwater to Coffs Harbour - 1st Overall IRC
2023-2024 CYCA Two-Handed Point Score - 1st IRC Overall, 1st ORCi, 1st PHS
Multiple CYCA Spring and Autumn podium finishes
This is a genuine podium-performing offshore racing yacht with verified competitive success.
Why Buy This J/99?
If you are comparing options for a J/99 for sale, Jupiter offers:
-Fully optimised offshore race setup
- Elite North Sails inventory
- Double-handed and fully crewed capability
- Proven IRC winning record
- Major cost saving versus new build
- Immediate race readiness
Whether targeting the Rolex Sydney Hobart, Pittwater to Coffs Harbour, Sydney to Gold Coast or national IRC championships, this J/99 is ready to compete at the front of the fleet.
J/99 for Sale - Inspection Available
For serious buyers seeking a high-performance offshore racing yacht in Australia, Jupiter represents one of the strongest J/99 packages currently available.
Contact Race Yachts for the full inventory, price details, and inspection arrangements.
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Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Racing
Builder
J Composites - France
Keel / Ballast
Low VCG (vertical center of gravity), high aspect ratio standard keel built with an encapsulated cast iron fin and integral lead wedge shoe
Hull Material
Fibreglass/GRP
Deck Material
Infused composite construction
Engine
D1-20 Sail drive - Full service December 2025
Touch pad on/off
115amp alternator
Propulsion
Sail drive with two blade folding prop
Water
100lts in lightweight flexible tanks
Galley
Galley with "L" shape configuration including top opening insulated icebox, single-burner stove with gimbal, polished SS sink with overboard drain, pressurized
Refrigeration
12 volt refridgeration unit
Stove
Gimballed ENO gas two burner stove
Berths
2 x saloon berths and 2 x 1/4 berths
Toilet
Toilet located in the fore peak enclosed with composite light weight door.
Covers
Boom cover
Boom tent
Ground Tackle
2 x Anchor, chain and warp
Safety Gear
Complete Cat 1 (Current)
Bilge Pumps
Two manual and one auto electric bilge pump
Life Raft
4 man raft is hired, rail mounted Jon Buoy
Life Jackets
5 x Cat 7 and 3 x Cat 1 PFD's
Fire Protection
Two portable Fire extinguishers and Fire Blanket
Electrics
12 volt DC electrical system with distribution switch panel and circuit breakers
USB outlets at nav station
Overhead LED interior lighting in main cabin
Cabin lighting in the head area and aft cabins
LED bow and stern navigation lights
Bonding system for lightning protection
70amp AGM Engine battery
Electronics
B & G H5000 Instrument system with Hercules CPU
LT 500 AHRS compass
Digital barometer
3 x 7" Garmin mast displays
1 x B & G display in cockpit
1 x Garmin 9" MFD display in cockpit
1 x B & G display at Nav station
B & G Auto pilot with displays at helm on port & stb sides
Wireless Autopilot remote
B & G ZG100 GPS
Iridium Go satellite system
Starlink marine dish and interface with modem/set up wifi and 4G override
Pepwave Max BR1 Mini with WAN failover 4G modem
Garmin VHF radio
AIS receive and respond
Sail Inventory
North Sails (racing wardrobe)
North 3Di Raw Main (Three reef setup)with antal mast track cars Sep 23
North 3Di Raw Helix structured luff Light Jib Sep 23
North 3Di Raw Helix structured luff AP Jib with reef Sep 23
North J5 NPL Sport Xi Oct 24
North 3Di Raw Furlng Genoa staysail Nov 23
North J0 NPL Oct 24
North Code Zero / FRO 3Di downwind Helix offwind with top down furler Nov 23
North A1 Asymmetric Superkote 60/50 Feb 24
North A5 Asymmetric Superkote 90/130 Feb 24
North S2 Spinnaker Superkote SK75 Oct 24
Storm Jib and Trysail
Plus Ian Short Mainsail, J2, A1, A5
Mast / Rigging
Brand new mast August 2023
Forestay upgraded to Rod
Bow spit
Carbon spinnaker pole
Deck Gear
Harken Primary winches: 40:1 power ratio, aluminium self-tailing configuration with 2-speeds.
Harken Secondary winches: 35:1 power ratio, aluminium self-tailing configuration with 2-speeds
Assorted deck blocks and equipment all in good working order and with any upgrades
