Bruce Kirby designed this boat to be a winner from the start. First launched in 1972, she proved to be a classic in design, speed, looks, popularity price. There are over a thousand sailing world-wide. In IOR heyday, the SJ24 held more IOR certificates than any other boat design.
She's recognized to be particularly strong in light air yet is also competitive in winds above 20 kts. She won overall best performance honors in Yachtings 10th One-of-a-kind regatta at Annapolis and first in division in a fleet that averaged 30 feet in length.
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The specifications for the San Juan 24 in 1972 called for 150% headsail to achieve a rating of 18.0. My boat had 150% and an IOR rating 18.0. When the rule was
Duke When I bought Snappy in 1974 it came with the standard mast and a 170 head sail. The fleet one design rules changed in the 1970's to accomodate the
There four different boats but it was the same mast being passed around I think the reason it showed up with a Portsmouth rating is the last boat with the mast
Duke - very interesting - Do you know about how many boats went this route? and just how much taller than standard was it? There is also a SJ24M listed, with