San Juan 24 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

24' · 7.32 m

Disp.

3,200 lbs · 1,451 kg

First year

1973

Introduced in 1973 by the Clark Boat Company, the San Juan 24 represents a pivotal moment in pocketyacht design, marking a transition from regional trailersailers to internationally recognized performance keelboats. Penned by the legendary naval architect Bruce Kirby—famed for his work on the Olympic Laser and multiple America’s Cup challengers—the San Juan 24 was designed specifically to compete under the International Offshore Rule (IOR) Quarter Ton class. Over its decadelong production run, with more than 1,200 hulls built, the boat generated more IOR certificates than almost any other model of its era. This competitive pedigree did not relegate the boat strictly to racecourses; instead, its balance of spirited sailing and rudimentary accommodations made it an immensely popular gateway vessel for sailors stepping up from dinghies to keelboats. While contemporary builders focused on heavier, more cruisingoriented pocket yachts, the San Juan 24 carved out a distinct niche as an agile, fast, and highly accessible racercruiser.