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[[Image:SJ24racing.jpg|thumb|right|San Juan 24 Racing]]
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The '''San Juan 24''' is a 24' yacht, and one of the most versatile [[keelboat]]s for its size. It was designed by [[Bruce Kirby (yachts)|Bruce Kirby]], for the Clark Boat Company, to the early 70's [[International Offshore Rule|IOR]] standards, thus having a narrow entry and transom, with a wide beam. Over 1000 of these boats were built between 1972 and 1981.
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The '''San Juan 24''' is a 24' yacht, and one of the most versatile [[keelboat]]s for its size. It was designed by [[Bruce Kirby (yachts)|Bruce Kirby]], for the Clark Boat Company to the early 70's [[International Offshore Rule|IOR]] standards. Over 1000 of these boats were built between 1972 and 1981.


Since the Clark factory was located in [[Auburn, Washington]], some of these boats can be found at most marinas in the [[Pacific Northwest]]. Several areas boast healthy [[one-design]] racing fleets - currently 12 boats regularly race on Wednesday evenings on [[Lake Washington]] in [[Seattle]], with other one-design fleets in [[Oak Harbor, Washington|Oak Harbor]], [[Bellingham, Washington|Bellingham]], [[Duluth, Minnesota|Duluth]], and [[Sheboygan, Wisconsin|Sheboygan]].
Since the Clark factory was located in [[Auburn, Washington]], some of these boats can be found at most marinas in the [[Pacific Northwest]]. Several areas boast healthy [[one-design]] racing fleets - currently 12 boats regularly race on Wednesday evenings on [[Lake Washington]] in [[Seattle]], with other one-design fleets in [[Oak Harbor, Washington|Oak Harbor]], [[Bellingham, Washington|Bellingham]], [[Duluth, Minnesota|Duluth]], and [[Sheboygan, Wisconsin|Sheboygan]].


==Design==
At 24' long, with a 5'4" cabintop, the SJ24 is a great cruising boat. Sleeping 4 adults, with a dinette table and galley, it is suitable for long weekends or extended trips on inland waters. With only a 4 foot draft, it can sail into shallow bays and waterways that would keep other boats away.
At 24' long, with a 5'4" cabintop, the SJ24 is a great cruising boat. Sleeping 4 adults, with a dinette table and galley, it is suitable for long weekends or extended trips on inland waters. With only a 4 foot draft, it can sail into shallow bays and waterways that would keep other boats away.


It has a narrow entry and transom, with a wide beam.
==Specifications==
<table>
<tr>
<th>[[Length overall|LOA]]</th>
<td>24&nbsp;ft (7.3 m)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<th>[[Waterline length|LWL]]</th>
<td>19&nbsp;ft 6 in (5.9 m)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<th>[[Beam (nautical)|Beam]]</th>
<td>8&nbsp;ft (2.44 m)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<th>[[draft (hull)|Draft]]</th>
<td>4&nbsp;ft (1.2 m)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<th>[[Displacement (fluid)|Displacement]]</th>
<td>3200&nbsp;lb (1451&nbsp;kg)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<th>[[Sailing ballast|Ballast]]</th>
<td>1600&nbsp;lb (725&nbsp;kg)</td>
<td>&nbsp;</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<th>[[Mast (sailing)|Mast]]</th>
<td>28&nbsp;ft 11 in (8.81 m)</td>
<td>single, backswept spreader</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<th>[[Rigging]]</th>
<td>Masthead [[sloop]]</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<th rowspan="5">[[Sail]]s</th>
<td>'''[[mainsail|Main]]'''</td>
<td>125.2&nbsp;ft² (11.6 m²)</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>'''#1 [[Genoa (sail)|Genoa]] (163%)'''</td>
<td>229&nbsp;ft² (21.3 m²)</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>'''#2 Genoa (153%)'''</td>
<td>215&nbsp;ft² (19.9 m²)</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>'''#3 Genoa (110%)'''</td>
<td>155&nbsp;ft² (14.4 m²)</td>
</tr>

<tr>
<td>'''[[Spinnaker]]'''</td>
<td>350&nbsp;ft² (32.5 m²)</td>
</tr>

</table>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 08:10, 31 January 2012

San Juan 24
San Juan 24 Racing
Boat
Draft4 ft (1.2 m)
Hull
LOA24 ft 0 in (7.32 m)
LWL19 ft 6 in (5.94 m)
Beam8 ft (2.4 m)
Hull appendages
Rig
Mast length28 ft 11 in (8.81 m)
Sails
Mainsail area125.2 sq ft (11.63 m2)
Jib/genoa area229 sq ft (21.3 m2)
Spinnaker area350 sq ft (33 m2)
Racing

The San Juan 24 is a 24' yacht, and one of the most versatile keelboats for its size. It was designed by Bruce Kirby, for the Clark Boat Company to the early 70's IOR standards. Over 1000 of these boats were built between 1972 and 1981.

Since the Clark factory was located in Auburn, Washington, some of these boats can be found at most marinas in the Pacific Northwest. Several areas boast healthy one-design racing fleets - currently 12 boats regularly race on Wednesday evenings on Lake Washington in Seattle, with other one-design fleets in Oak Harbor, Bellingham, Duluth, and Sheboygan.

Design

At 24' long, with a 5'4" cabintop, the SJ24 is a great cruising boat. Sleeping 4 adults, with a dinette table and galley, it is suitable for long weekends or extended trips on inland waters. With only a 4 foot draft, it can sail into shallow bays and waterways that would keep other boats away.

It has a narrow entry and transom, with a wide beam.

See also

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