Hello my name is Gerald Wilson im in the Marine corps, thats what relocated me to the ocean. after seeing boat after boat i decided i needed one. I wasnt to picky i just wanted a sail didnt want to spend $$$ on gas. so after looking a few months i came across a 78 h16 that was in ok shape i picked it up for $400 with the trailer. gave it a LONG bath and 6hrs later the grime was off and i had learned to step the mast by myself and re-laced the tramp. i just have a couple holes to patch up then off to the beach. thats where the problem comes in. ive never sailed before im confident i can learn. so i have a few ? for everyone. the boat didnt come with a jib sail how much will this hurt me? im not into racing (yet) just getting wet lol.how much of a rake should my mast have? and last im thinking im missing a pin were the boom meets the mast.

thanks everyone ill try and get some pics up