San Juan 23 Technical Tips. |
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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. So treat her well and talk kindly to her while on board,
for she is listening. (It wouldn't hurt to quietly thank the Clark family
for a good design). I document modifications & repairs to
Panache
& other SJ23s here to show you the how and why. (cont'd
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UPDATED, 2024-10-10 A - TRAILER (towing & storage) B - HULL (structural integrity) E - ELECTRICAL (power & electronics) F - RIGGING (standing & running) H - SPECS/HANDLING (lots of #s) J - HOW TO (related techniques) P - PROJECTS, JOBS & PHOTOS. (How others pursue their projects & those I work on) _____ * SEARCH * ______
sailors have cruised through the SJ23 web site since the first Tech Tip (B01) was published May 26, 1999. Chuck started this web site a few years earlier and has since crossed the bar. From Chuck and myself, enjoy.
Tell me and I forget. |
End of season updates for Panache. - The new backstay was perfectly in tune with the rest of the "strings" that held the big stick up. She sailed well because of it. See Tech Tip 34a.
- The deck tracks were extended and a new jib was added to Panache's inventory. This is the third full hoist jib in the SJ23 fleet. Tech Tip F21. Panache feels so solid and I may never use my 150% genoa again. - The new "cleaner" I discovered finally removed years of imbedded coal dust on the deck. Its amazing how well it removed the grunge from the dimples to clean like factory new. See Tech Tip G07.
There was just enough water to haul Panache out but I did have to back the trailer to the bottom of the ramp. This is really unusual for us. Who pulled the drain plug on the lake? |
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THOUGHTS of the DAY
Don't worry about getting older
If its not yours, don' take it. To deny someone a challenge is the greatest damage you can do to them.
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(Cont'd from above) Over the years I've gleaned many ideas and bits of information from different sailors and added it to an applicable Tech Tip. It's how the data base grows. Many are not aware how valuable their contribution is. This knowledge is provided in the true spirit of the Internet, "A free exchange of information for the benefit of all."
Its OK to post your project or question via the SJ23 distribution list for subscribed members to view or you can email it directly to
me. In either case
this is a great way for others to learn or help you solve it.
Your project doesn't have to be a complete remake of the boat! So set your camera
resolution to fine and image size to 1024x768, dip your quill in an
ink well and write a brief description. Then
email it to me.
Honestly it's not that difficult. Bob |
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DISPLAY
SETTING
- The Tech Tips are
formatted for a display setting of
1024x768
using Firefox, MS Edge, Safari or any other browser. They show OK on a tablet but
are too big for a smart
phone unless you rotate it to landscape view. This increases text size and you can
zoom in / out. For a better view, pair your tablet to your smart phone. |
*SEARCH* - Unfortunately there is no server based search tool for this web site.
You can also type
"Ctrl F"
(from your keyboard) to
search through an index or a Tech Tip you have open.
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PRINT - I compose each Tech Tip to be printable on (8.5x11)" paper so you can carry a copy to your boat. It's a lot easier to scribble notes on paper than on a screen!
Go to
"print preview"
in your browser and scale it to fit your printer. |
MEASUREMENTS - The SJ23 sailboat was constructed using Imperial dimensions which I continue to use on this web site, with metric shown as (XXmm) for my Canadian and international buddies. The base 10 numbering system is so easy to work with. The measurements shown are taken from Panache and I have taken great care to ensure accuracy. But please measure your own hull for an exact fit as it is the most accurate. If you find a dimension or description in error I would appreciate hearing from you. After all, I was wrong once before and I suppose it could happen again! LEGALESE - The modifications shown in these Tech Tips give you an idea of what can be done to repair or upgrade an SJ23, or any other pocket cruiser for that matter. The Tips 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/long, picking up the wrong tool or not understanding what you're about to do! I cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss resulting from the use of information provided herein. That's enough of the legalese. Geeze. Bob
P. Schimmel, SJ23 Tech Tips
Editor.
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