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!
A
-TRAILER (towing
safety
& storage)
B -
HULL (structural
integrity)
C -
CABIN (creature
comforts)
D
- ENGINE (push requirements)
E -
ELECTRICAL (systems)
F -
RIGGING
(running
& standing)
G
- CHEMICALS (maintenance)
H
- SJ23 SPECS (lots
of numbers)
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The Tech Tips are tweaked
constantly. They were last reviewed on 2009-04-25.
- Please click
here if you have a
question.
- Buying a SJ23? Then read these FAQs or a review.
- I've sailed the SJ21,
SJ23 (MKI & MKII), SJ7.7M, SJ24 and the SJ28. Despite being
half
the weight of a SJ28, the SJ23 and SJ28
handle very similar and have many things in common.
- Other San Juan
sites: SJ21, SJ24,
SJ26/7.7M,
SJ30.
SJ23 PARTS LIST DISPLAY SETTING SEARCH PRINT KNOWLEDGE LEGALESE ABOUT THE AUTHOR
KNOWLEDGE - I don't know everything about the SJ23, yet! Some 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." However, unless otherwise indicated, images are the property of Bob Schimmel.
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LEGALESE
- The modifications shown in these Tech Tips give you an idea of what can be
done to 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. 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.
Over 45K sailors have visited this web site since the first Tech Tip was published in 1999-05-26.