San Juan 23 Technical Tips.

This web site is dedicated to all San Juan 23 sailboats that love to be pampered for I fervently believe that a boat responds well to good treatment. Treat her well and talk kindly to her while onboard, for she is listening, and it wouldn't hurt to thank the Clark family for a good design.

TECH TIP INDEX
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A - TRAILER (towing & storage)
B - HULL (structural integrity)
C - CABIN (creature comforts)
D - ENGINE (push requirements)
E - ELECTRICAL (systems)
F - RIGGING (running & standing)
 G - CHEMICALS (& how to)
H - SJ23 SPECS (lots of no.)

FEATURED PROJECT - (Under construction).
 

The Tips were last tweaked on 2013-04-30.

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  • Buying a SJ23?  Then read the FAQs or a review.

  • I've sailed an SJ21, SJ21, SJ23 (MKI & MKII), SJ7.7M, SJ24 and SJ28, but not the SJ30.  The SJ23 and SJ28 have many similarities.  Despite their weight difference I think they handle very similar.

  • Contact me if you have a question.

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KNOWLEDGE - I don't know everything about the SJ23, yet!  Most of what I know is documented in these Tech Tips!  The missing bits and pieces come from other owners to whom I am very grateful.  This information is provided in the true spirit of the Internet, "A free exchange of information for the benefit of all." 

 

 SEARCH - Unfortunately this web site is NOT SEARCHABLE.  This capability is not available with free space on a TELUS server.  However, you can use "Ctrl F," entered from your keyboard, to search through an index or a document.  

 
PRINT - I've made the Tech Tips printable on (8.5x11)" paper so you can carry a printed page to your boat.   It's a lot easier to scribble a diagram on the paper than on your laptop!

 

DISPLAY SETTING - The Tech Tips are formatted for a display setting of 1024x768 using the Y2K versions of Firefox, Safari, or Explorer.  Wow I hope you've updated your browser since then.

 
LEGALESE - The modifications shown in these Tech Tips give you an idea of what can be done to repair or upgrade an SJ23.  They are directed to those individuals who possess "opposing thumbs" or know people who are suitably equipped!  You assume all responsibilities for misplaced pencil marks, cutting too short, picking up the wrong tool or generally not understanding what you are doing. 
 The dimensions shown match Panache.  I have taken great care to ensure accuracy but I cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss resulting from the use of information provided herein.   Measure your own hull to ensure an exact fit.  However, if you find my dimensions or descriptions in error I would appreciate hearing from you.  After all, I was wrong once before and I suppose it could happen again!

 Bob P. Schimmel, SJ23 Tech Tips Editor.