I have a 5.2 with cracked hulls and would like to know if any toher hulls would fit the 5.2's crossbeams/ rigging layout. As there is a pair of 5.0 hulls within 3 hrs of me it seems the most likely option. Would I need to get 5.0 crossbeams? would all the cable lengths for rigging need to be changed? Let me know.
Zach
Where are you at?
Terry
Nacra 5.2
The crossbeams are the same length, & extrusuion, should be 95 1/2 to 96". The straps that hold them on show as different part numbers for the 5.0 & 5.2. Perhaps the holes are slightly different spacing, or the recess is deeper.
The V-brace that is bolted under the front beam is shorter on the 5.0. This should not effect you, you will just snug the hull so the hull tab fits against the end of the V brace.
Ask the seller to take a photo with a tape measure across the hull, right at the front beam recess. You can compare this measurement with your beam, & see if the 5.0 hull is wider. A wider hull means the beam might not come out flush with the outside of the hull.
If your hulls are not fixable, I would seriously consider buying those hulls, it's only $99. If you just want a fun boat, & are handy it should be a doable project. Post some photos & do a write up of the only 5.1 in the world!
Rudders should all fit, you can sell your dagger boards.
The rigging will change slightly, the bridle wires might be a bit off, but you should be able to use 10 hole shroud adjuster to compensate. All the standing rigging might need tweaking. If shrouds are to long you can cut them, but you loose about 5-6" to cut off the old thimble & install a new one. Going to marine fork/eye wates very little, but they cost more. Worst case you buy a couple of new shrouds, maybe it was time to replace them anyway?
The boom system might be to long, make him a deal, pay 1/2, if it works toss him another $50.
Edited by Edchris177 on Jun 21, 2011 - 03:08 PM.
E C Hilliard
Nacra 5.7
Bombardier Invitation
Set of N5.2 hulls on CL for $200
Hmm anyone want to sell and ship me a set of 5.0 or 5.7 hulls? 🙂
Dave Bonin
1981 Nacra 5.2
if you can't get to the 5.2 hulls
buy the 5.0 hulls and shorten your 5.2 rig to fit
1982 nacra 5.2
2009 weta
The newer 5.0 (now called the 500) have D shaped beams, not round. I doubt it is the new style beams but just wanted to make you aware it.
Philip
matt922 wrote: Set of N5.2 hulls on CL for $200
If those are the hulls I think they are (my old ones) they aren't worth $200.
Austin, TX
these looks strangely familliar, If these are the hulls I've had a chance to look over, Be ware, there were spider cracks all over the boat, the bottom of the hulls had a lot of wear on the bottom, and one of the bridle tabs that are fiberglassed into the hulls is pulling out, it wasn't forth the hour drive I made to look at it, I could be wrong, but I thought I'd speak up, the guy I talked with want's to keep the trailor for another boat and has been trying to sell this for a couple months now, Good luck finding hulls, they are out there, you just have to look around