The hull is made of fibreglass. Generally, a hull made of fibreglass requires only a minimum of maintenance during the sailing season. And outside the sailing season, just bottom cleaning and perhaps anti-fouling painting once a year - a few hours of work, that's all.
The boat equipped with a masthead rig. The advantage of a masthead rig is its simplicity and the fact that a given sail area - compared with a fractional rig - can be carried lower and thus with less heeling moment.
The San Juan 23 Mk II is equipped with a fin keel. The fin keel is the most common keel and provides splendid manoeuvrability. The downside is that it has less directional stability than a long keel.
The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.31 - 1.41 meter (4.30 - 4.60 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
Sailing characteristics
This section covers widely used rules of thumb to describe the sailing characteristics. Please note that even though the calculations are correct, the interpretation of the results might not be valid for extreme boats.
What is Capsize Screening Formula (CSF)?
The capsize screening value for San Juan 23 Mk II is 2.24, indicating that this boat would not be accepted to participate in ocean races.
What is Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed?
The theoretical maximal speed of a displacement boat of this length is 6.0 knots. The term "Theoretical Maximum Hull Speed" is widely used even though a boat can sail faster. The term shall be interpreted as above the theoretical speed a great additional power is necessary for a small gain in speed.
The immersion rate is defined as the weight required to sink the boat a certain level. The immersion rate for San Juan 23 Mk II is about 101 kg/cm, alternatively 567 lbs/inch. Meaning: if you load 101 kg cargo on the boat then it will sink 1 cm. Alternatively, if you load 567 lbs cargo on the boat it will sink 1 inch.
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21.1 m
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8 mm
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21.1 m
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8 mm
(5/16 inch)
Spinnaker halyard
21.1 m
(69.2 feet)
8 mm
(5/16 inch)
Jib sheet
7.0 m
(23.0 feet)
10 mm
(3/8 inch)
Genoa sheet
7.0 m
(23.0 feet)
10 mm
(3/8 inch)
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17.5 m
(57.5 feet)
10 mm
(3/8 inch)
Spinnaker sheet
15.4 m
(50.6 feet)
10 mm
(3/8 inch)
Cunningham
2.9 m
(9.5 feet)
8 mm
(5/16 inch)
Kickingstrap
5.8 m
(19.0 feet)
8 mm
(5/16 inch)
Clew-outhaul
5.8 m
(19.0 feet)
8 mm
(5/16 inch)
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San juan 23
The san juan 23 is a 23.0ft masthead sloop designed by b.kirby/clark and built in fiberglass by clark boat company since 1975..
The San juan 23 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
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San juan 23
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Beam
8 ft
Draft
1.92 ft
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Ballast / displ.
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Displ. / length
143.45
Comfort ratio
12.37
Capsize
2.30
Hull type
Monohull keel with centerboard
Construction
Fiberglass
Waterline length
20.33 ft
Maximum draft
4.75 ft
Displacement
2700 lbs
Ballast
960 lbs
Hull speed
6.04 knots
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Masthead Sloop
Sail area (100%)
234 sq.ft
Air draft
0 ft
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Sail area fore
133 sq.ft
Sail area main
105 sq.ft
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28 ft
J
9.50 ft
P
24 ft
E
8.75 ft
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1
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0
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0
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0
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1975
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25-08-2020, 07:43
Boat: 1981 San Juan 23'
and then I couldn't find where to do that so please forgive me. After years of dreaming and scheming and waiting for the to grow up, I finally bought a sailboat. I live in middle Tennessee so the choices for sailboats were quite limited, unless I wanted to drive 500 miles one way. Anyway, I finally found a diamond in the rough, I think. I know this will not be a world cruiser, but it will serve a purpose; it will be something adequate enough to learn how to sail. It is a 1981 23. I had looked at a 22 a few weeks prior and it seemed tiny and light. The SJ seems to have a lot more room inside and to be a lot heavier/sturdier . I would love to hear any opinions on this matter. I only paid $2200 for the , but it has a very good galvanized, dual axle , and a 2001 model 15HP . So I thought that was a reasonable . It still needs some . It needs new lines, some new (shrouds, blocks, lifeline, etc...) and some sail , and a little on the , and a new tiller handle. But my goal is to have her in the by next summer, on Percy Priest Lake in Nashville. Oh and she needs some too. If I can figure out how to add pics I will do that soon. Thanks in advance for any opinions/advice.
25-08-2020, 07:47
Boat: 1992 lagoon 42 tpi
7.7. San Juan's are great sailing , you will have a lot of fun with her. and upgrades are important, but dont let it overshadow the actual sailing. Make sure you get out on the and have some fun too.
25-08-2020, 08:13
Boat: Maine Cat 38
move well in the light and shifty winds common on Tennessee lakes. We have sailed Dale Hallow Lake, tying up in any of the secluded Coves. With that you can pull her anywhere...Apostle Islands of , Lake Huron North Channel, Kentucky Lake to name a few I like. And dont miss out on scallop season in the St Joe area. Lots of fun.
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Boat REF# · 64523
Length · 23'0"
Year · 1979
Construction · GRP
Underwater profile · Lifting Keel
Sleeping berths · 5
Engine · 1 x gas 2 stroke 7.5hp, Evinrude ()
Lying · Lake Union
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This boat is off the market but here are some boats that are still for sale.
12 volt battery, 1 batteries charged by: shore power
Construction
Construction
GRP
Underwater profile
Lifting Keel
Finish
Gelcoat finish
Kick-up centerboard keel.
Accommodation
Total # of berths
5
No. of double berths
1
No. of single berths
3
Cabin(s)
1
Heads
1 heads (Porta Potti)
Amazing interior space for a 23' sailboat. The forward double berth is 7' in length. Cushions are in good condition throughout. Lots of storage.
1 burner spirit Stove
Stove
Sink
Cooler
Drapes
Manual water system
Sail cover
Rode
Fenders
Boathook
1 halyard winches 2 sheet winches
Nav Equipment
Log
Navigation lights
Safety Equipment
Life jackets
1 bilge pumps (1 manual / 0 electric)
Broker's Comments
The San Juan 23 was a popular pocket cruiser and club racer built by the Clark Boat Co. It is a fairly lively, fast and maneuverable boat, with a huge amount of cabin living space for a boat this size. This boat has a nice newer suit of sails, and would make an excellent starter sailboat for learning to sail, or for competing in Seattle's renowned summertime Duck Dodge races!
Seattle Lake Union moorage available.
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1982 23' San Juan 23' San Juan
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Seller's Description
Are you looking for a small boat just to go day sailing on? Then this is the boat for you. This 1982 San Juan has a swing keel with a tiller handle. It also has a genoa, jib, and Furler on it. It comes with a outboard 6hp Neessan motor. Come with trailer. The trailer does not have a title. It sleeps 4 with 510 headroom. Portable Air conditioner, porta potty. Rigged for single handed. If you have any questions or would like to see the boat
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The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.
Classic hull speed formula:
Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL
Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL
Sail Area / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.
SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3
SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
D : Displacement in pounds.
Ballast / Displacement Ratio
A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.
Ballast / Displacement * 100
Displacement / Length Ratio
A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.
D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³
D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
LWL: Waterline length in feet
Comfort Ratio
This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.
Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )
D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
LOA: Length overall in feet
Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
Capsize Screening Formula
This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.
CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)
The SAN JUAN 23 derived from the more racing oriented SAN JUAN 24. This same design was also built in Australia for a time as the WINDWARD 7 and in Newzealand as the FLEETWOOD 25.
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San Juan 23
Thread starter Alexvw1970
Start date Aug 29, 2016
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Hello, new to the forum, 1st post. I just bought this SJ23 1979, all is well with the boat, so far. My question is about the 2 cockpit drain holes, one appears to drain fine, the other not, if i put the hose on the one working the water doesn't back up, on the one not working (port side) water doesn't drain as quick (backs up with hose).... Is there an access point to these drains? Could the water be going in the hull? Recommendations? (not Drano) I haven't been able to find any drawings/plans/blueprints on this boat. Thank you in advance. Alex
No, yes, not Drano. There might be an obstruction, see if you can run a wire to clear it. I would also be wary of the one that drains real fast as that could be the one leaking into the hull. Crawling into a cockpit lazarette might allow inspection of the drain conduits under the cockpit sole.
Thanks Benny, I'll se what I can find.
Richard Bryer
If the drains (scuppers) are like my 24 had, they are straight down through the stern lazarette and out just under the water line. You may be able to see the obstruction with a light from the top. A straight iron rod might loosen it.
Thank you Richard, too bad there isn't an plumbing schematic on these boats
Sorry, Alexvw- my wording is not quite accurate- the tubes go down through the crawl space under the cockpit, not the lazarette.
Hi, Any pictures on your boat I'm looking to buy a 1979 San Juan 23 any ideas or advice. I'm Boca Raton Fl. aadamiani@ gmail.com Thank you!
Good morning Alex D, I can't really give you a professional opinion, with that said, I've use the boat 5 times since purchase (July 2016, it seats at the St Cloud marina , and I sail on Lake Toho. The idea of purchase was to teach my kids about sailing, easy and quick access to it (instead of driving to the coast). So far the boat delivered , rigging is solid, maneuverability is good, I've single piloted this boat with no too much work (and I don't have a rolling furling for forward sail). The previous owner installed an electrical system with two batteries and a air conditioning (dock use only). It has the retractable Keel and Rudder, great for my area. It needs to have some hull Buffing (don't know how) and some other cosmetic stuff. Over roll I'm happy. Let me know how else I can help. Alex.
Great Thank you, happy sailing!
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San Juan 23... with no centerboard???
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I am looking at purchasing a San Juan 23 sailboat in Portland, Oregon. Some attached pics for your viewing pleasure. The current owner says that it has NEVER had the drop-down centerboard. I tried, diplomatically, to inform him that the SJ23s were all built with the centerboard dropping down from the pocket in the stub keel. Am I correct??? He also mentioned that there was one weld that had broken. If you look at the picture of the stub keel, you will see something like a "curved wing keel" thing apparently welded to the bottom of the stub keel. The "curved wing keel" is my wording... not the current owner's. I'd appreciate any info/thoughts on this. The asking price for boat+trailer is $2750. He seems anxious to please his wife by "needing it gone." But I'm not looking for a project boat...no matter how cheap. I was feeling positive about this potential purchase, but after speaking with the owner regarding the absence of the drop-down centerboard... not so much. I will be seeing the boat tomorrow (Wed May 29) and will inspect the keel. I will also look inside the cabin where the crank should be that is used to raise/lower the centerboard. Let me know your thoughts/suggestions. Thanks. Hal Nash Waldport OR
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Is it just me, or does that "wing" keel look welded on? Maybe they ditched the swing keel for this "solution"?
It does look extremely uhm.. home made? And looks like the wing is rusting at the welds so probably not properly protected. Not sure how well, or how long, that'll stay on there.
Ah, the fond memories. A San Juan 23 was the first boat I owned that was large enough to sleep on board. Nice sturdy little boat that sailed surprisingly well. That wing thing does look like quite the kluge. I am quite certain that they all came, originally, with the swing keel. And, as hnash53 said, it absolutely makes a difference when sailing close to the wind. Unless the price is almost too good to be true, I think I would walk away. Depending on how that wing was added, it might be a HUGE amount of work to undo it. Good luck, whatever you decide.
If there was a picture in the urban dictionary next to the phrase, "Run! Don't Walk away" That keel would be it. In their day these were decent but not exceptional boats. Someone has taken this one and screwed it up royally. That alteration is clearly home made and badly so. And if they lacked sufficient knowledge to know why this was a really bad idea, I hate to see what else has been perpetrated upon this poor boat. Getting that pile of rusting steel off of the bottom of the keel may be doable but it won't be easy to do neatly and the clean-up will be time consuming. But beyond that, you have will have no idea what shape the centerboard slot is in and whether it is still usable. That boat was not designed to carry the added weight of the ad hoc wings so you can't be certain what shape the fiberglass is in. If you bought it you would need to figure out what shape and size to build the centerboard, and then build it. Building a centerboard is not all that hard, but it takes some skill and time to do. Assuming you get that right, you will need to build a centerboard lift mechanism. In the case of the San Juan, there was fold down centerline table that had a welded aluminum table frame that has a block and tackle system built onto it that was part of the centerboard lift mechanism. The lift cable came up through that table leg and exited at a sheave just below the table top. And while I don't know the market out where you are, small trailerable boats on trailers for well less than $3,000 are pretty common around here. Just keep looking until a good one comes along. Jeff
Jeff_H said: If there was a picture in the urban dictionary next to the phrase, "Run! Don't Walk away" That keel would be it. In their day these were decent but not exceptional boats. Someone has taken this one and screwed it up royally. That alteration is clearly home made and badly so. And if they lacked sufficient knowledge to know why this was a really bad idea, I hate to see what else has been perpetrated upon this poor boat. Getting that pile of rusting steel off of the bottom of the keel may be doable but it won't be easy to do neatly and the clean-up will be time consuming. But beyond that, you have will have no idea what shape the centerboard slot is in and whether it is still usable. That boat was not designed to carry the added weight of the ad hoc wings so you can't be certain what shape the fiberglass is in. If you bought it you would need to figure out what shape and size to build the centerboard, and then build it. Building a centerboard is not all that hard, but it takes some skill and time to do. Assuming you get that right, you will need to build a centerboard lift mechanism. In the case of the San Juan, there was fold down centerline table that had a welded aluminum table frame that has a block and tackle system built onto it that was part of the centerboard lift mechanism. The lift cable came up through that table leg and exited at a sheave just below the table top. And while I don't know the market out where you are, small trailerable boats on trailers for well less than $3,000 are pretty common around here. Just keep looking until a good one comes along. Jeff Click to expand...
Has anyone out there have the specifications for the sj23/81 center board. 36x6x1 I think. Hole placement I believe would be critical in a 68 lbs hunk of iron Thanks Bruce
Maybe try the SJ Owners forum. Forums for All Owners
I have a diagram of the centerboard that I made specifically for my beloved San Juan 23. It has done well for about 5 years without maintenance, but in my seasonal shakedown, this year 2023, we discovered that the lift hole in the center board rusted through and released the line we were using. we originally planned on using a stainless steel padeye for the lift attach point but had to change plans when we discovered there wasn’t enough room. To solve that issue, minutes before putting her in the water, we simply drilled a hole, filed it smooth and threaded some 3/16 Amsteel directly through it. The Amsteel has held up with no visible abrasion. I store the center board in the up position, possibly for superstitious reasons. The weight of the centerboard and rust eventually let the Amsteel pull through the side of the hole. If or when I rebuild the center board, I will have another bronze bushing pressed into the centerboard for the lift hole. Centerboard pdf
Oozing for centerboard dimensions fo san juan 1981 23
While this does not directly answer your question, it might provide you with some leads. First of all, the San Juan 23 was designed by Bruce Kirby (of Laser fame). While Bruce passed on last summer, he is survived by his wife Margo, and Margo may be able to provide you with drawings(possibly for a fee) or advise you on where Bruce's work is archived, and the archive may be able to provide you with a drawing. There was a San Juan 23 class association: You might reach out to them if they still exist, There is also a little information here: SJ23 Tech Tip H06 - SJ23 Operating Manual There is still a San Juan 21 class association. San Juan 21 Class Association I reached out to them when I was helping restoring a San Juan 30 a couple summers ago and was directed to someone who knew the San Juan 30's quite well. If nothing else, the San Juan Class association may be able to tell you who built the centerboards for the San Juans and you might be able contact that company (if they are still in business) and get drawings There are some pretty detailed drawings of the San Juan 21 centerboard in this document: http://sj21class.org/pdf/san_juan_21_handbook_jan06_2006.pdf While it will not exactly match the San Juan 23 centerboard, it may give you some clues if you hit a dead end. Good luck, Jeff
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SAN JUAN 23
The SAN JUAN 23 derived from the more racing oriented SAN JUAN 24. This same design was also built in Australia for a time as the WINDWARD 7 and in New Zealand as the FLEETWOOD 25. ... Kelsall Sailing Performance (KSP): Another measure of relative speed potential of a boat. It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and ...
San Juan 23
The San Juan 23 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Canadian Bruce Kirby and Don Clark as a cruiser and first built in 1975. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The San Juan 23 is a cruising development of the San Juan 24 International Offshore Rule Quarter Ton class racer .
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San Juan preowned sailboats for sale by owner. San Juan used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... San Juan 23 Clark Sloop Day Racer: Length: 23' Beam: 8' Draft: 1'11' Year: 1979: Type: racer/cruiser: Hull: fiberglass monohull: Engine: 1 gas outboard;
San Juan 23
San Juan 23 is a 22′ 11″ / 7 m monohull sailboat designed by Bruce Kirby and built by Clark Boat Company starting in 1975. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL ...
Review of San Juan 23 Mk II
The San Juan 23 Mk II is equipped with a fin keel. A boat with a fin keel is more manoeuvrable but has less directional stability than a similar boat with a full keel. The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.31 - 1.41 meter (4.30 - 4.60 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
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San Juan preowned sailboats for sale by owner. San Juan used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. ... Your search returned 3 matches of 105788 sailboats posted to date. Sort by: Length Year Price Added. San Juan 23 Clark Sloop Day Racer: Length: 23' Beam: 8' Draft: 1'11' Year: 1979: Type: racer/cruiser: Hull: fiberglass monohull ...
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The San juan 23 is a 23.0ft masthead sloop designed by B.Kirby/Clark and built in fiberglass by Clark Boat Company since 1975. The San juan 23 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
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1978 23' San Juan 23' sailboat for sale in Curlew Washington
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The San Juan 23 is a cruising design derived from Bruce Kirby's successful racer, the San Juan 24. While the SanJuan's modified "blister" house that looks so sleek on larger racers loses some of its style when placed on a short, high-sided hull, it does provide plenty of room below. A simple, open layout is enlarged visually with the use of ...
Bought my first sailboat, San Juan 23
Boat: 1992 lagoon 42 tpi. Posts: 1,733. Re: Bought my first sailboat, San Juan 23. Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the boat! Our first was a San Juan 7.7. San Juan's are great sailing boats, you will have a lot of fun with her. Repairs and upgrades are important, but dont let it overshadow the actual sailing.
Sailing a small boat ( San Juan 23) from Florida to
Sailing a small boat ( San Juan 23) from Florida to Bahamas questions. Thinking about taking my trailerable from Miami to the Bahamas this fall - aiming for Bimini and then maybe Abacos - or something closer. The boat is in good shape with fairly new rigging - it has a shoal keel with a centerboard than helps going to windward - the centerboard ...
1985 San Juan 23
Seller's Description. Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale San Juan 23, 1985 sailboat for sale Length: 23 feet Beam: 8 feet Draft, centerboard up: 1 foot 11 inches Draft, centerboard down: 4 feet 9 inches Displacement: 2,700 pounds (960 pounds ballast) The San Juan 23 is a cruising design derived from Bruce Kirby's ...
San Juan 23 Sailboat New Project
My very first sailboat, a 1981 San Juan 23. It is my intention to have this boat on the water at Percy Priest Lake next summer and begin to learn how to sail.
San Juan 23 For Sale, 23'0", 1979
The San Juan 23 was a popular pocket cruiser and club racer built by the Clark Boat Co. It is a fairly lively, fast and maneuverable boat, with a huge amount of cabin living space for a boat this size. This boat has a nice newer suit of sails, and would make an excellent starter sailboat for learning to sail, or for competing in Seattle's ...
1982 23' San Juan 23' San Juan
This 1982 San Juan has a swing keel with a tiller handle. It also has a genoa, jib, and Furler on it. It comes with a outboard 6hp Neessan motor. Come with trailer. The trailer does not have a title. It sleeps 4 with 510 headroom. Portable Air conditioner, porta potty. Rigged for single handed.
San Juan 23
5. Clark San Juan 23 St Cloud Marina. Aug 29, 2016. #1. Hello, new to the forum, 1st post. I just bought this SJ23 1979, all is well with the boat, so far. My question is about the 2 cockpit drain holes, one appears to drain fine, the other not, if i put the hose on the one working the water doesn't back up, on the one not working (port side ...
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San Juan preowned sailboats for sale by owner. San Juan used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... San Juan 23 Clark Sloop Day Racer: Length: 23' Beam: 8' Draft: 1'11' Year: 1979: Type: racer/cruiser: Hull: fiberglass monohull: Engine: 1 gas outboard;
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The boat come with eight sails in great shape and I didn't realize I had a spinnaker until I went back to the original ad I saved from Craig's list. 1 Spinnaker, 2 Mainsails, 1 Working Jig, 1 110% , 2 150% and 1 170% Genoas. The sail I pulled off the boat to bring it home looks great.
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San Juan 23... with no centerboard???
A San Juan 23 was the first boat I owned that was large enough to sleep on board. Nice sturdy little boat that sailed surprisingly well. That wing thing does look like quite the kluge. I am quite certain that they all came, originally, with the swing keel. And, as hnash53 said, it absolutely makes a difference when sailing close to the wind.
23' San Juan 23 Clark Sloop Day Racer
23 foot San Juan sloop with trailer, spinnaker, and extra sails. Great shape. Has been in Whiskeytown all its life. It is currently berthed at Brandy Creek Marina The outboard is reliable and starts always. Daggerboard Strong trailer Where is the boat located? Boat Zip Code: 96001 Boat City: Redding Boat State: California (Country): (Province):
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The SAN JUAN 23 derived from the more racing oriented SAN JUAN 24. This same design was also built in Australia for a time as the WINDWARD 7 and in New Zealand as the FLEETWOOD 25. ... Kelsall Sailing Performance (KSP): Another measure of relative speed potential of a boat. It takes into consideration "reported" sail area, displacement and ...
The San Juan 23 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Canadian Bruce Kirby and Don Clark as a cruiser and first built in 1975. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The San Juan 23 is a cruising development of the San Juan 24 International Offshore Rule Quarter Ton class racer .
San Juan preowned sailboats for sale by owner. San Juan used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... San Juan 23 Clark Sloop Day Racer: Length: 23' Beam: 8' Draft: 1'11' Year: 1979: Type: racer/cruiser: Hull: fiberglass monohull: Engine: 1 gas outboard;
San Juan 23 is a 22′ 11″ / 7 m monohull sailboat designed by Bruce Kirby and built by Clark Boat Company starting in 1975. ... The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more. Formula. D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³ D: Displacement of the boat in pounds. LWL ...
The San Juan 23 Mk II is equipped with a fin keel. A boat with a fin keel is more manoeuvrable but has less directional stability than a similar boat with a full keel. The boat can enter even shallow marinas as the draft is just about 1.31 - 1.41 meter (4.30 - 4.60 ft) dependent on the load. See immersion rate below.
San Juan preowned sailboats for sale by owner. San Juan used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. ... Your search returned 3 matches of 105788 sailboats posted to date. Sort by: Length Year Price Added. San Juan 23 Clark Sloop Day Racer: Length: 23' Beam: 8' Draft: 1'11' Year: 1979: Type: racer/cruiser: Hull: fiberglass monohull ...
The San juan 23 is a 23.0ft masthead sloop designed by B.Kirby/Clark and built in fiberglass by Clark Boat Company since 1975. The San juan 23 is a light sailboat which is a good performer. It is stable / stiff and has a low righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a day-boat.
1978 23' San Juan 23' sailboat for sale in Curlew Washington
The San Juan 23 is a cruising design derived from Bruce Kirby's successful racer, the San Juan 24. While the SanJuan's modified "blister" house that looks so sleek on larger racers loses some of its style when placed on a short, high-sided hull, it does provide plenty of room below. A simple, open layout is enlarged visually with the use of ...
Boat: 1992 lagoon 42 tpi. Posts: 1,733. Re: Bought my first sailboat, San Juan 23. Welcome to the forum, and congrats on the boat! Our first was a San Juan 7.7. San Juan's are great sailing boats, you will have a lot of fun with her. Repairs and upgrades are important, but dont let it overshadow the actual sailing.
Sailing a small boat ( San Juan 23) from Florida to Bahamas questions. Thinking about taking my trailerable from Miami to the Bahamas this fall - aiming for Bimini and then maybe Abacos - or something closer. The boat is in good shape with fairly new rigging - it has a shoal keel with a centerboard than helps going to windward - the centerboard ...
Seller's Description. Go to Sailing Texas classifieds for current sailboats for sale San Juan 23, 1985 sailboat for sale Length: 23 feet Beam: 8 feet Draft, centerboard up: 1 foot 11 inches Draft, centerboard down: 4 feet 9 inches Displacement: 2,700 pounds (960 pounds ballast) The San Juan 23 is a cruising design derived from Bruce Kirby's ...
My very first sailboat, a 1981 San Juan 23. It is my intention to have this boat on the water at Percy Priest Lake next summer and begin to learn how to sail.
The San Juan 23 was a popular pocket cruiser and club racer built by the Clark Boat Co. It is a fairly lively, fast and maneuverable boat, with a huge amount of cabin living space for a boat this size. This boat has a nice newer suit of sails, and would make an excellent starter sailboat for learning to sail, or for competing in Seattle's ...
This 1982 San Juan has a swing keel with a tiller handle. It also has a genoa, jib, and Furler on it. It comes with a outboard 6hp Neessan motor. Come with trailer. The trailer does not have a title. It sleeps 4 with 510 headroom. Portable Air conditioner, porta potty. Rigged for single handed.
5. Clark San Juan 23 St Cloud Marina. Aug 29, 2016. #1. Hello, new to the forum, 1st post. I just bought this SJ23 1979, all is well with the boat, so far. My question is about the 2 cockpit drain holes, one appears to drain fine, the other not, if i put the hose on the one working the water doesn't back up, on the one not working (port side ...
23' Clark Boat Company SAN JUAN 23 sailboat for sale in Georgetown Texas
San Juan preowned sailboats for sale by owner. San Juan used sailboats for sale by owner. Home. Register & Post. View All Sailboats. Search. Avoid Fraud. ... San Juan 23 Clark Sloop Day Racer: Length: 23' Beam: 8' Draft: 1'11' Year: 1979: Type: racer/cruiser: Hull: fiberglass monohull: Engine: 1 gas outboard;
The boat come with eight sails in great shape and I didn't realize I had a spinnaker until I went back to the original ad I saved from Craig's list. 1 Spinnaker, 2 Mainsails, 1 Working Jig, 1 110% , 2 150% and 1 170% Genoas. The sail I pulled off the boat to bring it home looks great.
For the ninth consecutive year, Run Like a Lola Inc. is proudly organizing the event "Lola Challenge Weekend" that will be held on August 23 through August 25, 2024, in San Juan, Puerto Rico. An innovative and unique event- not only because of what taking the challenge means- but by the place where it will be held, one of the most beautiful ...
A San Juan 23 was the first boat I owned that was large enough to sleep on board. Nice sturdy little boat that sailed surprisingly well. That wing thing does look like quite the kluge. I am quite certain that they all came, originally, with the swing keel. And, as hnash53 said, it absolutely makes a difference when sailing close to the wind.
23 foot San Juan sloop with trailer, spinnaker, and extra sails. Great shape. Has been in Whiskeytown all its life. It is currently berthed at Brandy Creek Marina The outboard is reliable and starts always. Daggerboard Strong trailer Where is the boat located? Boat Zip Code: 96001 Boat City: Redding Boat State: California (Country): (Province):