New to sailing and boat refurbishment

[Jay7999]

Hi so I’m new here and I’ve just brought a Matilda 20 that I’m restoring and that why I’m here coz I’m looking for advice and help from you all. I’ve never sailed b4 and don’t know anything😂 I’ve stripped the boat out and started loads of sanding. The boat came with all the parts needed so I was told but as I can see it’s missing the boom from the mast and the mast is 24ft so my fist question is how long boom do I need ? Or can I even buy a boom for it ? I thank u now for your help if there is any help 😂

[Renegde_Sailor]

There may be info on sailboat data, have no idea on the boat as I am unfamiliar with it.

Worst case scenario talk to a rigger they will be able to help you figure out what you need.

[psk125]

Sailboatdata shows this: https://sailboatdata.com/sailboat/matilda-20/ , which should help with the boom dimension. The drawing shows that it needs to end up what looks like about 4" short of the backstay.

[Fore and Aft]

Nice boat Jay. The drop keel is a bit unusual on a small trailer sailer. I can already see a steep learning curve ahead. A swing keel is more forgiving with navigation errors and every other nautical mishap.
I bet Facebook marketplace will have a boom advertised
Cheers

[Starbuck]

Turns out there's an owners' association. Their spec page shows that boom at 9ft.
www.matildaowners.com/gallery20/gallery20.htm

[GordMay]

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Jay.
According to the Matilda Owners Association, the Matilda 20 boom length is 9' 0".
➥ https://www.matildaowners.com/gallery20/gallery20.htm


Oops! I see Starbuck beat me to it.