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Thanks for the heads up on the Atlas/Acadia 25. Just about what I have a vision for in my little 21. Deep Sea

Most definitely! What jobs are worth doing without the documentation in pictures? Please stay tuned Deep Sea

Thanks for the link OC. I've seen "Winnie the Pooh" on another site. Love that boat. I pulled a lot of great ideas from her - smaller version, but still... Thanks again What does OC stand for? Deep Sea

Sure is. Spent a few years sailing her and looking forward to a few years motoring her. Deep Sea

Great info Willy. Yes, along with repurposing most of the original keel into bilge ballast I certainly plan to have not only a sizable keel but also a pair of sizeable bilge keels to help with roll and stability. Cabin will (in the current plans) be of 3/8" sides and 1/4" roof making for a...

Thanks for the kind words Pete. I build small wooden boats as a hobby. I'm currently in the process of building Jeff Spira's 14' Seneca but I've never converted a sailboat hull to motor power. I joined this (and other forums) to learn the good, bad, and ugly. I feel that I'm getting it all...

You are exactly right. All I want is for me and my mate to putter around in sheltered waters. Head, small galley, and sleeping area. All I have now is an unusable hull. I plan to put her to good use. All I need to do is to give her some TLC in the new conversion. Deep Sea

I like the way you think Willy. My conversion will be slow (non-planing OB), heavy for a 21 footer (added bottom ballast for comfort and stability), trawler looking? How much can I do with a 21 footer? Deep Sea

Yes, my Cal 21 has a weighted swing keel. I sailed her for several years and had fun doing it. As I posted earlier the keel housing is damaged and leaks pretty bad which is why she’s been on the hard stand for several years. My plan is to repurpose the keel and position it as ballast...

Thanks Willy, Listening to you it sounds like it takes an old timer if you want to create any experimental mods. Those skills and that mentality is hard to find theses days. Good thing I’m an old timer. I may not have all the skills needed for this conversion but where I’m lacking in specific...

You are right. The work is a major part of my journey. I’m retired and enjoy building wooden boats as my hobby. I’ve had this old (broken) sailboat hull sitting around for several years and just recently learned about this conversion idea, which has been around for quite some time. Going to...

Converting sailboat into a trawler. Should be fun.

Hi. My plan is to strip the keel, mast, and most of the cabin and cockpit. Then lay a fixed keel, large cabin and short (covered) cockpit. Mount an engine and cruise. Deep Sea

Thanks for the welcome. I'm currently in the process of converting my small (21') sailboat into a trawler. I'm interested in knowing if anyone on this site has any knowledge of this conversion process. I'm trying to learn as much as I can for my conversion. I am a member of a few sailboat...