I have a 1972 Venture 224. The mast appears to be bent more than it should and the keel appears to be in worse shape than I feel comfortable with.
Having said that. I have found a 1971 Venture 24 for sale locally and had a few questions regarding it's suitability as a donor boat to supply parts (specifically the mast and keel) for my V224. Looking for any insight anyone might have regarding the subject.
According to the Bluewateryachts website on the pages for the Venture boats, it states that the sails they offer are for the V24 and not the V224. I'm guessing this is because the boom might be attached higher on the mast on the V224 to accommodate the pop-top thus requiring a slightly shorter sail? On the mast page, it states they both use the same size (length) mast.
Does anyone know with any certainty if the swing keel would be interchangeable between the two models?
Thanks in advance for any insight anyone may have to offer.
~BG~
Having said that. I have found a 1971 Venture 24 for sale locally and had a few questions regarding it's suitability as a donor boat to supply parts (specifically the mast and keel) for my V224. Looking for any insight anyone might have regarding the subject.
According to the Bluewateryachts website on the pages for the Venture boats, it states that the sails they offer are for the V24 and not the V224. I'm guessing this is because the boom might be attached higher on the mast on the V224 to accommodate the pop-top thus requiring a slightly shorter sail? On the mast page, it states they both use the same size (length) mast.
Does anyone know with any certainty if the swing keel would be interchangeable between the two models?
Thanks in advance for any insight anyone may have to offer.
~BG~