Aviato

About Aviato

<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Recent investments include B&amp;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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p> <br> <i> Resolute Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by East Coast Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel </i>