Re: forward: Newbie Dave just got a San Juan 23

[Bob Schimmel <bpschim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

A cubic foot of fresh water = 62.5 lbs.  4 cubic ft of foam will give 
about 240 lbs of floatation.  Best to distribute this in bow and stern.  
However, if you want real floatation I suggest going to at least 10 
cubic feet. That way you can also support the crew.  No point in making 
them hang i the water just for the gaiters to nibble on.

In reality an SJ23 sinking it a problem. If the hull stays intact it 
will keep you at the surface. The biggest concern lies with the 
thru-hull fittings.  Pay attention to the quality of the fittings and 
the sealant.  See Tech Tip B17 
http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/2358/b_hull_tips/b17.html

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Kind Regards

Bob Schimmel
(Always stay curious)


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