Re: Does SJ 23 Sink when holed or flooded?

[Jack Carr <jackc@xxxxxxxxx>]

It is my understanding that the SJ23 would not float if holed or 
flooded. It does not have built in floatation in case one of these 
unfortunate events was to occur. All the more reason to have a dinghy 
or to add floatation material in the boat. 

The temperature of the water is also a serious factor. Unless one is able 
to get out of the water, in the pacific northwest, hypothermia would 
start to set in very quickly. 

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