SJ23 INDEX

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!
TECH TIP INDEXES ___________________________ 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 - (A detailed photo essay to install a new hatch, hinge spacers, seal and lever handles).	The Tech Tips were last tweaked on 2012-04-26. - Click here if you have a question. - Join the distribution list and post your question to owners. Buying a SJ23? Then read the FAQs or a review. I've sailed an SJ21, SJ23 (MKI & MKII), SJ7.7M, SJ24 and SJ28. The SJ23 and SJ28 have many similarities. Despite their weight difference I think they handle very similar. San Juan sites: SJ21, SJ24, SJ26/7.7M, SJ28, SJ30. San Juan History.	USEFUL STUFF _________________ * Distribution List * Skipper List Nautical Terms SJ23 Parts List Mooring for a Pocket Cruiser Sailing Links * SJ23s For Sale *
DISPLAY SETTING SEARCH PRINT KNOWLEDGE LEGALESE ABOUT THE AUTHOR More than 60K sailors have visited this web site since the first Tech Tip was published in 1999-05-26. The counter stopped working back in 2003 and I got tired of keeping count!

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."
DISPLAY SETTING - The Tech Tips are formatted for a display setting of 1024x768 using the Y2K versions of Firefox, Safari, or Windows Explorer. Wow I hope you've updated your browser by now.	SEARCH - Unfortunately this web site is NOT SEARCHABLE. This capability is unavailable 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!	SITE UNAVAILABLE - Occasionally this site may experience slow response due to too much traffic. A free site has limitations and "unfortunately" this is a popular site! You can minimize this effect by reading the index and opening the correct Tech Tip instead of stabbing at each Tip, hoping to find what you want.
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 Schimmel, SJ23 Tech Tips Editor.