Anonymous wrote:

Thanks for the replies guys.

The ONLY number I can find on the boat is on the transom and i've included a photo below. I have two sets of sails that don't appear to have any numbers or anything on them but I will recheck that today.

As far as testing her in the water goes, she needs a new mast and a fair bit of work so putting her in the water to get an idea of how she sails with her current rig is a no go. I have give or take 6 months of dry weather ahead here in Australia to try and get as much done as possible and the goal is to jump right into a conversion asap so as not to 'double handle' the restoration (eg fixing it up for its current rig and getting a new mast only to tear it out/down in a few months time)

Again thanks for the replies! :D

Hi from Greece,

I can try to help you if you provide some more photos from the top of the boat and the interior. Just take your time and make photos clear and with good light. I was working for Google for an year and I will use my skills as professional photographer to indentifind her.

Best regards

P.S. The number R0911Q is a 'registration plate" for this boat, the australian government marine registration organization will have more info(check attached image, please), they should have all info you need. Usually the "R" is for place registred, la city name (Rainbow beach or Redhead for example) the rest are the classification number an so one. Just a tip if you don't check it already.

Best regards

Tzvetomir

Does the boat have numbers on the transom? This started around 1973 and often included at least the manufacture code. Before 73 the number might be anywhere or not at all. We have a boat where the number is affixed to one of the dinette seats from the 60s. Anyway, having a manufacture would sure narrow things down.

If all else fails, put the mast and sails up and take a picture that way. You should be able to find the sail centre of area that way. If you try the boat out with the current sails, you should be able to find out if the sails are reasonably balanced and decide if that centre of area is in a good place or if you should use a different point.

Hello to anyone seeing this!

New member here, although i've been snooping around here for a few years now and let me just start by saying a massive thanks to everyone here for the great font of information and general good vibe that is the JRA website/forums (even before I was a member). My appreciation cannot be overstated.

Ok. To the point. My wife and I have been sailing open dinghies for a few years now here in North Queensland, Australia and recently decided we wanted to take it to the next level and get something we could do some proper cruising along the east coast. We recently purchased a 26 foot shallow draft boat that was an absolute steal and we (obviously) want to convert it to a Junk rig for reasons I'm sure I don't need to justify here. It's structurally sound and we got it for less than the trailer it came on is worth.

Problem one (and question one of many for you all here). NO ONE seems to be able to identify this thing! So I don't have any plans and cant look to see any known existing conversions as a jumping off point

I've attached a photo of the boat bellow. Hope the brains trust can help! :D

Thanks in advance. Can't wait to talk to you all.