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HEARTBEAT — 2006 J/124
Newport Beach, California
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Heartbeat stands out as an exceptionally well-campaigned J/124, designed by Rod Johnstone. Built in 2006 during the model's final production years, she is homeported in Newport Beach and has actively participated in both offshore and inshore racing throughout Southern California. This presents a unique opportunity to own a performance-oriented J/124 with a verified racing history from one of the most vibrant sailing communities on the West Coast.
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RACING BACKGROUND
Heartbeat has a solid racing pedigree on the Southern California circuit, with confirmed entries in prestigious events such as the Newport to Dana Point Race, a competitive sprint attracting strong PHRF fleets. She embodies a well-maintained racing program, proudly based in Newport Beach.
Complete race history, results, and supporting documentation are available for serious inquiries.
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
Designer: Rod Johnstone / J/Boats Inc.
Year Built: 2006
LOA: 40'8" / 12.40 m
LWL: 36'2" / 11.03 m
Beam: 11'4" / 3.45 m
Draft: 7'0" / 2.13 m
Displacement: 12,600 lb / 5,715 kg
Ballast: 5,000 lb cast lead with antimony
Sail Area (100%): 754 sq ft / 70.0 m²
SA/Displacement: 22
Engine: Yanmar 40 hp diesel
Construction: High-tech composite, fin bulb keel, carbon spade rudder
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DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION HIGHLIGHTS
- Hall Spars carbon rig with a set-back headstay to maximize upwind jib luff length
- Carbon-fiber spade rudder with lead/antimony fin bulb keel for a low center of gravity
- 54" carbon wheel helm with a split mainsheet led under-deck to cockpit winches
- Extra-large racing cockpit featuring 14" backrests; an uncluttered, race-ready deck layout
- Cockpit sole-mounted traveler; jib furling managed from the helm
- Below deck: 3 berths, aft head to starboard, galley, stand-up chart table, and a comfortable saloon
- 6 ft headroom below; large aft lazarettes and starboard cockpit storage
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ABOUT THE J/124
Crafted by J/Boats from 2002 to 2007, the J/124 is celebrated as one of the most elegant 40-foot daysailer-racers ever produced. Praised by Cruising World as a "technically advanced boat" with exceptional sailing characteristics, its combination of a Hall Spars carbon rig, lightweight composite build, and low center of gravity achieves a remarkable sail area-to-displacement ratio of 22 — solidly placing it in the performance category. With a limited number of hulls produced, well-maintained examples are becoming increasingly sought after.
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Location: Newport Beach, California
Sail report & inventory: Available on request
Full images: To follow
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