Sounds like a fun project. Instead of building hulls, have you cosidered using H16 hulls and use the plug in method. Wouldn't need to worry with...
My Dream Girl Wow, those pics caused an increased blood flow to a particular small apendage. Did you ever see the Tom Rowland design Nacra...
Bob, I'm going to take your advice and get a proffesional opinion on reinforcements for the main hull. I found a guy (boat builder/designer),...
Well, now you guys have me a little worried or sobered up anyway, but I have the keel cut off and there's really no turning back. To address the...
Tom/Frosh, Thanks for your input guys. By the way Tom, I was checking out your web site today, very interesting. This past weekend the J went...
The start of the J conversion is near with most of the other items finished. I've completely refurbished nearly everything on the boat to include...
Hello, I too am planning to convert a J24 with Hobie 20 hulls. First I wouldn't go to the trouble of building hull when some type of already...
CT 249, thank you for the imput. I disagree about a F720 pacing around at the same speeds as a J24, and I'm pretty sure the H20 hulls can take...
Thanks guys for your imput. I know the ration isn't close to ideal, and planned to remove 90% of the keel and add a foam and fiber stub of maybe...
Hi John, I agree about the hot wire method. Years ago we built these R/C aircraft combat wings out of foam using a hot wire. Just clue your...
Hello, Yes I would use a support. This is usually called a Dophine Striker, and prevents your cross bar from bending or breaking under...
I've just bought a j24 and have a Hobie 20. I'm thinking about converting the J into a Tri. The thought is to use the rear traveler as an area...
