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Jersey Yacht Classic Models
We list all the boats of Jersey Yacht in the Classic era because the company's last boat was produced in 1992. These were fine, well-made boats that were popular in their day and competed with the best of the New Jersey boatbuilders. Boats in each of these models have survived and are in regular use to this day. Owners continue to value both the design and the construction.
All Jersey Yachts were made of solid, hand-laid fiberglass. The company never got into composite construction techniques for their hulls, and probably not for topsides either. Hull designs were typical Jersey Design with sharp deep entry and a flared hull at the bow, and clear foredeck. A modified-V was carried all the way aft with an otherwise basic hull form. All Jersey Yachts, except maybe the original 31, had about 10 degrees of deadrise at the transom, providing a mix of comfort and speed.
Inside Jersey Yachts were nicely constructed in teak. Use and function were considered heavily in the Jersey Yacht design.
Flybridge Models
31 Sportfisherman
1969-1978. The 31 Sportfisherman was the first fiberglass boat produced by the company then known as the New Jersey Boat Works. The hull design, both above and below the water, look like a copy of the wooden boats. Little flare in the bow, no strakes in the hull, the hull even looks mildly rounded, and the aft hull is almost flat with a simple hard chine. Still, not bad for a first fiberglass boat in 1969. These were twin straight inboards with gas engines from Chrysler and Crusader of about 225 HP. With a beam of about 12 feet this was a roomy boat. With a standard flybridge, these boats had dual helms. This model was produced with some alternate cabin arrangements.
36 Jersey Dawn
1986-1991. The 36 Jersey Dawn was introduced into this successful model line as one of the later models for Jersey Yachts. It had a beam of 13ft 4in providing ample room inside and in the cockpit. Draft of just 2ft 6in allowed cruising and fishing the backbays of the New Jersey coast. It was available with either a second stateroom or a booth-style dinette below, and both with a complete galley. The large head had a separate stall shower. The salon was a little smaller to preserve space for both the cockpit and the spaces below. This popular size was available with twin gas 350 HP Crusaders or CAT diesels of 320 or 375 HP.
40 Executive Sportfisherman
1971-1982. The 40 foot Executive Sportfisherman was the second model produced by then Jersey Boat Works, after the 31. These were the only two models offered during most of the 70s. The 40 definitely had more of the Jersey Design features, with the flared bow and descending hull line resulting in low freeboard aft. With a beam of 14ft 6in, it also had much more room inside and in the cockpit. While the 31 had an almost flat hull at the transom, the V on the 40 was continued to the transom with the 10 degree hull that would be used on other models. Available power was twin gas 350 HP Crusaders or diesels from Cat or Detroit of about 320 HP, producing 20-25 mph.
40 Jersey Dawn
1983-1988. In about 1983 the Jersey 40 was updated slightly and renamed the Jersey Dawn. This model line would be used on all future models. The basic hull was unchanged, although the total boat displacement was reduced about 4,000 lbs. Early fiberglass boats were usually overbuilt. Jersey found ways to reduce weight but continued constructing solid fiberglass hulls. In addition to reducing weight, larger diesels were installed producing speeds approaching 30 knots. Available power included 350 HP Gas Crusaders and diesels from CAT, Volvo, and Detroit of 250-450 HP.
42 Jersey Dawn
1988-1991. The 42 Jersey Dawn was introduced in 1988 to replace the long-lived 40 Dawn. The 42 was more than a foot wider to provide more interior room and cockpit space. The new 42 included front windows although there was no helm station in the cabin. Displacement for this model rose to over 30,000 lbs, which was not speedy with the standard diesel power. Standard power appears to have been 375 HP CAT diesels.
44 Jersey Dawn
1982-1986. The 44 Jersey Dawn is reported produced in about the years indicated, but this may not have been a very successful model. With the same beam as the 40 Dawn, this model was probably an extended 40 and may not have offered much other change. In any event it was discontinued before the 42 Dawn was released with a wider beam and more room.
47 Jersey Dawn
1985-1991. The 47 Jersey Dawn was just the second model in the Dawn product line and was a successful model for many years until the company closed in 1992. The 47 Jersey Dawn was designed with a broad 15ft 8in beam, the largest they would ever build. The 47 has a large foredeck and sleek lines. A glass windshield was standard on the 47, although a solid windshield was an option. Most boats were ordered with 2 staterooms and 2 heads. A single stateroom version with a dinette was an alternate layout. The cockpit is 124 square feet making this a roomy fishing platform. A fighting chair and outriggers were options. Available power was twin Detroit Diesels at 485-550 HP.
48 Jersey Dawn
1980-1983. The 48 Jersey Dawn was an early Jersey model but short-lived. With a beam of 14ft 9in, buyers seemed to prefer the 47 Jersey Dawn introduced just a few years later with a beam of 15ft 8in. The 48 Jersey Dawn was also a little underpowered in the period when buyers were beginning to look for more horsepower.