Leisure L23 Owner's Manual

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L23 and 23SL

Owners Manual

Leisure Owners Association

Issue 1

May 2012

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Page 1: Owners Manual
L23 and 23SL Owners Manual Leisure Owners Association Issue 1 May 2012...
Page 2: Introduction
Health and Safety context, given by manufacturers concerning use of their products. Copyright ALL this material is the copyright of the Leisure Owners Association and/or the Authors, and may not be reproduced without express written consent from the Association. Table of Contents...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Alphabetical Index Alcohol vs Gas...........25 Manuals............14, 28 Alternator.............26, 27 Mast..........2, 6, 7, 12, 16, 17 Antifouling............11 Mast and Rigging..........7 Autopilot.............28 Mast Heel............17 Batteries..............26 NASA Log............28 Battery............27, 28 Oil Leak..............15 Bleeding Fuel Line........13, 14 Outboard..........14, 27, 28 Boom..........8, 16, 17, 19, 20 Overheating..........13, 14, 15 Charging..........26, 27, 28 Plastimo............17, 21...
Page 4: Mast And Standing Rigging
History of the Boats Production of the original design (OD) Leisure 23 was started by Cobramold in about 1972 at their factory in Stansted. This model was replaced by the 23SL, with its characteristic ‘sharpie’ look, in about 1978, still being manufactured by Cobramold.
Page 5: Mast And Rigging
– the topping lift, main halyard and genoa halyard, plus a thin signal halyard from the starboard spreader from which you proudly fly your Leisure Owners pennant. There may also be a cruising ‘chute or spinnaker halyard.
Page 6 At this stage, check that the radio aerial is mounted and that the masthead navigation lights, work. Before going on to raise the mast, it is worth spraying the sail tracks on the boom, mast, and furling genoa foil with a dry silicone spray. This considerably eases the mounting of the sails. With the mast erected, insert the boom gooseneck - long bit downwards - into the slot or gate in the mast (Fig 1), with the sail track of the boom uppermost.
Page 7 principles are the same. Before hoisting the genoa – on a calm day - check that the forestay is tight; if it is slack, problems will occur. Shackle the halyard to the top mounting of the top swivel of the furling kit, feed the head of the genoa into the sail track and shackle it to the lower mounting of the top swivel.
Page 8 Issue 3 Mar 2012 Section 3 Hull & Deck General Both versions have identical hulls, but the superstructure differs markedly. The SL is readily identified by its ‘sharpie’ form, with its sloping coach roof, whereas the original design had a stepped coach roof.
Page 9: Cabin Interior
Cockpit The two models have slightly differently shaped cockpits, but the basic construction is the same. Both the starboard side and lazarette locker lids are of a relatively light construction, and are prone to show signs of wear, particularly in the fixing of the hinges to the hull. Replacement locker lids are not currently available, but should you need one, Hurst Marine, Hurst Marine usually ready to consider the case for new mouldings.
Page 10: Deck Fittings
Extra Stanchion Osmosis Forehatch Seal Paint Removal Guardwire Replacement Polishing the Hull Hatches in Cockpit Rust Spots Jackstays Rust Spots on Gelcoat Keel Hull Joint Rusty Keels Keel Preparation Seacock Servicing Keel Spacing Self-bailing Cockpit Lazarette Locker Lid Deformed Sprayhood Lazarette Rainwater Stemhead Removal Leaking Deck Fittings...
Page 11 Issue 4 April2012 Section 4 Engines and Propulsion Systems Original Arrangements Both boats were originally offered with a fitted outboard bracket as standard, with a choice of petrol or diesel saildrive engines as optional extras. Engines from Vire, Petter and Volvo were offered, mostly about 7.5hp.
Page 12: Propeller
integral filter is the usual method of doing this. Fuel tanks, particularly if holding diesel, should be kept full. This avoids the inevitable sludge at the bottom of the tank being stirred up as it would be if the fuel level was low, and the sea conditions were rough. And for steel tanks, it also helps to avoid water condensation within the tank, and the consequent risk of breeding the dreaded diesel bug –...
Page 13: Exhaust
Forum Items Petter 6 Mountings Alarm Buzzer Failure Prop Bearing Housing Corrosion Anode for Saildrive Prop Blade Loss Barnacles on Prop Prop Cone Removal Decoke or Not Prop Corrosion Exhaust Hose Replacement Prop Damage Exhaust Muffler Prop Size Exhaust Problems Prop Sizing Fuel Line Pressurization Prop Suppliers...
Page 14: Running Rigging 2
Issue 5 April2012 Section 5 Mast & Standing Rigging Original Both versions were originally provided with black or gold anodised masts and booms, made by SSSpars – now a long time out of business. A 'lake rig' 30ft high mast was offered in place of the standard 26ft item.
Page 15: Furling Gear
owners have since converted to roller reefing. More about this in Section 7. Repair, Modifications etc Reference Library Items Colnebrook Furling Gear Damaged Mast Foot Painting the Mast Plastimo Furling Raising the Mast 1 Forum Items Anti-snag Cleats Mast Raising 2 Boom Droop 2 Mast Raising/ Lowering Cruising 'chute Block...
Page 16: Rudder And Tiller
Replacement skegs are available via Hurst Marine. Repair, Modifications etc Reference Library All About Rudder s Loose Tiller Rudder Schematic (this refers to the L27 but the principles are applicable to the L23) Skeg Redesign Skeg Removal Forum Rudder and Skeg Repair Skeg Bolt Weeping...
Page 17: Running Rigging 2
– not convenient if you are single handed. With lazy jacks fitted, the sail is constrained into a heap on top of the boom and can be tidied away at leisure. Many owners also go the next step and fit some form of stackaway pack, where the sail cover is permanently fitted to the boom.
Page 18: Reefing The Main
slight tension on to try to stop the messengers twisting, haul away until both messengers appear at the mast crane. Repeat the bent wire trick, and you should then have two messengers in their correct positions. Reefing the Main Some of the original main roller reefing systems survive; the two difficulties that do arise are loss of the reefing handle, and the turning mechanism within the boom fitting becoming jammed.
Page 19: Lazyjacks
If none of these remedies is successful, then you may need to fit a halyard diverter to improve the angle between the halyard and the mast. One supplier of these devices is Plastimo, whose 608 kit can be found on many 23s Plastimo (page 21).
Page 20 Windows: 23SL The windows on this model are different from those on the L23. The material is 10mm Perspex, and the bevelled-edged windows are affixed to the cabin sides by countersunk stainless steel screws. The screws do not penetrate into the cabin because the sides are double skinned, as shown in the second picture (with the window trim removed).
Page 21 600 grams glass fabric to the back (pictured) which eliminated the problem, and allowed the hatch to be walked on. Repair, Modifications etc Reference Library Items Forehatch Hinge Replacement (23SL) Forehatch Seal (L23) Hatches in Cockpit Window Replacement (SL23) Window Replacement 2 (SL23) Window Replacement L27...
Page 22: Galley
Galley Facilities The water supply to the sink unit was originally provided in the L23 by a 55 litre built-in grp tank, which utilised the hull and locker side in the fore peak. The 23SL had a separate steel tank in the fore peak.
Page 23: Alcohol Vs Gas
Storage One of this model's particular strengths, in that it has a large volume of storage below decks. The one drawback is that the deep lockers do not make for convenient use. Adding shelving, such as shown in the pictures makes life that bit easier.
Page 24: Alternator
Given the propensity for all 23s to list to port, placing one battery on the starboard side of the boat is a useful ploy. Leisure-type batteries are the most suitable for marine use, since they can stand being discharged to a lower level than standard car batteries.
Page 25: Battery
The best form of connection is undoubtedly a soldered joint, but this is not always practicable. Switches and fuse holders often are constructed with spade-type terminals. The double-skinned construction of the superstructure does provide scope to run wires between the two skins, any holes cut in the inner grp ceiling skin to facilitate threading being covered by the teak ply panel.
Page 26: Autopilot
Manuals Other Stingray Echosounder Shore Power 2 Stowe Dataline Forum Autohelm Repair Log Problems Autopilot Wiring Log Problems Ammeter for Outboard NASA Echosounder Problems Battery Charging from Outboard NASA Log Problems Battery Location NASA Log Problems 2 Battery Type NASA Log Problems 3 Car Radio Installation Portable Generators Deck Glands...

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