The San Juan 23 is an American trailerable sailboat that was designed by Canadian Bruce Kirby and Don Clark as a cruiser and first built in 1975.
[1][3] The boat is normally fitted with a small 3 to 6 hp (2 to 4 kW) outboard motor for docking and maneuvering.
[1][3] The design has a PHRF racing average handicap of 234 and a hull speed of 5.9 kn (10.9 km/h).
[3] In a 2010 review Steve Henkel wrote, "best features: The layout below purportedly will sleep five, but the long, 11-foot berth to starboard wouldn't be comfortable for two six-footers.
Worst features: Control of hull weight at the factory evidently was not a priority.