LA SIRENA, a J/Boats J/160 designed by Rod Johnstone is considered by many to be the perfect blend of sailing performance and cruising comfort. Winner of Sailing World's Boat of the Year "Rendezvous Racer" award in 1997, J/Boats' 53 footer does it all - daysailing, racing, coastal cruising and blue water voyaging - with exceptional success. The J/160's formula is simple, a well constructed lightweight hull with excellent sailing characteristics, comfortable interior living spaces and storage capacity and an easily handled sailplan allow her crew to sail shorthanded while knocking off 250 mile days. Three comfortable staterooms, a large galley and spacious main salon provide excellent sea berths, private staterooms and spaces for relaxing and entertaining. LA SIRENA has been well maintained and consistently upgraded by caring and knowledgeable owners. Equipped with B&G sailing instruments, Simrad autopilot, Raymarine radar/chartplotters, ICOM SSB, Lewmar electric primary and halyard winches, Leisure Furl mainsail furling, Balmar high output alternator, Westerbeke genset and 2500 watt inverter, LA SIRENA is a well prepared vessel. If you are in the market for a high performance cruiser, look no further than this exceptional J/160.

Interior Accommodations

Starting forward is LA SIRENA'S master stateroom. To starboard is a large desk or vanity with a stool that rotates out of the way below the desk. There is a lift-top locker below the desk outboard of the stool. Aft below the desk are two drawers, a small locker and a larger locker with shelves. There is a reading lamp and light overhead. Outboard, the hull ceiling is trimmed with teak battens. There is a bookshelf and a small locker outboard along the hull side. There is a tall hanging locker aft. Opposite to port is the Pullman style berth. Below the berth are four large drawers. There are two reading lamps at the head of the berth. Outboard along the hull side are two lockers and a bookshelf. Ventilation is provided by four opening ports, a large hatch, two Dorade vents and a single Hella fan.

Forward of the master stateroom in the forepeak is the private head. The head is finished in easy to clean molded surfaces, laminate and teak trim. A shower is integral to the space. At the forward end of the compartment is the adjustable mount for the shower wand. A teak grate covers the shower sump. There is a track for a shower curtain overhead. A counter runs the length of the compartment to starboard. A sink is located at the aft end of the counter. There are two lockers below the counter. Outboard is a mirrored sliding door locker. There is a mirror mounted above. Forward and to port is a teak shower bench. There is a shelf outboard with towel hooks above. Aft of the bench is the Raritan manual head. There is a teak grab rail mounted on the aft bulkhead. A mirror is mounted on the door to the master stateroom.

Aft of the master stateroom is LA SIRENA'S main salon. To port is a comfortable and functional L-shaped settee. Above and outboard is a pilot berth. Opposite to starboard is a straight settee with lockers and a Sharp Aquos flat screen television outboard. Outboard of the seat backs to port and starboard are nicely arranged storage lockers and drawers. A large teak drop leaf table is at the center of the space and provides a very functional table for a number of guests when both leaves are deployed. There is storage below the center of the table and in two drawers at the aft end. Two overhead lights and four reading lamps illuminate the space. Two dorade vents, two large opening ports, an opening hatch and a Hella fan provide light and ventilation.

The forward facing nav station is aft and to starboard of the salon. There is a comfortable navigator's seat and large table with storage below. Outboard, a shelf provides an excellent space to store navigation tools, handheld VHF radios, etc. There is a small locker below. The Raymarine radar/chartplotter, Simrad autopilot control, VHF and SSB radios, B&G repeater, Heart battery monitor and 110v, 220v and 12v outlets are all close by. Inboard below the forward end of the table are three drawers and there is a large drawer below the navigator's seat.

The large U-shaped galley is opposite the nav station to port. The space is well executed; ample counter space for food preparation and well organized storage spaces in a compact U-shaped arrangement that makes for an excellent seagoing galley. The counters are Corian with teak fiddles. The deep two-bin stainless sink is located near the centerline. There is a single lever faucet and both fresh and raw water foot pumps. There is a large locker for cleaning supplies below. Below the aft end of the counter is a trash bin locker. Forward, there is open counter space. Two opening sections reveal access to the large top loading fridge and freezer compartments below. There is an additional front loading fridge compartment accessed from the passageway near the nav station. Just aft is the Force 10 three burner stove and oven. There is a locker for pots and pans below. Forward below the counter are two narrow drawers and a small locker. Aft are two wider drawers and a large locker with shelves. Above and outboard the counter, there is a built-in microwave, sliding door locker for dry goods, and a locker with divided dish storage. A Hella fan, two opening ports and a hatch provide ventilation for the chef. There are three overhead lights and additional task lighting over the outboard counter.

The port guest stateroom is located just aft of the galley. Outboard along the hull side is a large hanging locker with dedicated storage compartment for the companionway washboards. There are two drawers and a locker below. Aft is a shelf with locker above and outboard and two drawers and a locker below. The quarterberth is furthest aft. There is a reading lamp at the had of the berth and a shelf along the hull side. A Hella fan, two ports and hatch provide ventilation.

The aft head is opposite the galley aft of the nav station and can be accessed privately from the starboard guest stateroom or the main salon near the companionway. The head is finished in white molded surfaces, laminate and teak trim. A shower is integral to the space, and a teak grate covers the sump. A counter runs the length of the outboard side of the compartment.

The starboard guest stateroom is opposite the companionway aft of the nav station and head. A door opens for private access to the aft head. There is a hanging locker at the forward outboard end of the cabin. Aft is a shelf with two drawers and a locker below and a larger locker above and outboard. Inboard is a wide drawer that is perfect for tools and engine spares. The quarterberth is aft. There are two reading lamps and one overhead light. A hatch, three opening ports and a Hella fan provide ventilation.

Electronics & Navigation

Electrical Systems

Mechanical Systems

Deck & Hull

The J/160's deck arrangement is ideal for extended cruising and offshore sailing. There is excellent on deck storage. Forward is a large sail locker with hanging bars for sheets and spare dock lines. Aft, storage is available in a large locker aft of the cockpit that also allows good access to her steering gear and autopilot. An additional cockpit locker below the port cockpit seat is available for storing dock lines and sheets. The large cockpit with a unique teak table that retracts to the sole allows six or more people to sit outside for drinks or a meal. The bench seats are long enough to stretch out for a nap and tall seatbacks are comfortable and provide a feeling of security. A dodger with stainless steel handholds that is attached to the molded fiberglass sea hood keeps the forward end of the cockpit protected. All halyards and control lines are led to the aft end of the coachroof. The mainsail halyard and Leisurefurl boom control lines are led to an electric halyard winch on the cabintop. The aft end of the cockpit is open and allows for an oversized aluminum wheel which provides great feel and excellent visibility. The traveler is located just forward of the wheel and both the traveler and mainsheet can be easily operated by the skipper. Aft of the wheel is a flat deck that separates the cockpit from the wide swimstep at the transom. An aluminum toe rail with chocks runs the length of the vessel. Stainless steel stanchions with double lifelines surround the deck and there are boarding gates to port, starboard and aft at the transom. Stainless steel handrails run along the cabintop. At the bow, there is a retractable bowsprit for an asymmetric spinnaker. There is also a carbon fiber spinnaker pole mounted on deck.

LA SIRENA'S deck and hull were built in Rhode Island by TPI to exceed ABS Offshore standards. Her construction is of fiberglass laminate with Baltek end grain balsa core in her hull and deck and solid fiberglass at high load areas. TPI�s patented SCRIMP resin infusion technique ensures a strong, lightweight structure. Her outer hull layer is blister resistant vinylester resin. The hull to deck joint is an inward turning flange sealed with 3M 5200 structural sealand and mechanically fastened every four inches via a full length aluminum toe rail on deck. Bulkheads are tabbed with fiberglass to the hull and deck and fiberglass floor stringers and mast step are laminated to the hull. Aft of the forward sail locker is a watertight bulkhead preventing water intrusion to the main cabin in the case of a collision.

Lewmar anchor windlass with up/down foot controls
Stainless anchor roller
60 lb polished stainless plow anchor
300' anchor chain (2007)
Lewmar stainless chain stop
Bruce stern anchor with chain and rode
Edson outboard motor bracket
Outboard motor lift on radar pole
Stainless swim ladder with four rungs
Transom shower
Oversized aluminum wheel (painted white) with leather cover
Boarding gates to port and starboard
Full-length aluminum toe rail with chocks
(6) Stainless mooring cleats
(4) stainless Dorade vents
(2) stainless Dorade gaurds
Stainless grab rails along cabintop
Stainless turnbuckle covers
Teak cockpit table retracts to sole
Closed cell foam cockpit cushions
Deck and topsides painted with Awlgrip (2005/2006)
New Lewmar hatches over main salon and forward stateroom (2007)
Bottom painted 6/30/08 Trinidad Blue

Sails & Rigging

Miscellaneous