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mine looks like that they went designed well. replace the wood with pressure treated wood and make sure the engine is secured to the boat with a line or something. also raise out of water when sailing it creates a lot of drag on a stbd tack

contact vela sailing they should be able to hook you up https://www.velasailingsupply.com/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=**LP%20Branded&utm_term=Vela%20Sailing%20Supply&utm_content=Vela%20Sailing%20Supply

it has to go in front of the through bar I think that's it only the main is behind.

I would get a boom kicker and when your done sailing use the outhaul and main halyard to act as a topping lift. https://www.velasailingsupply.com/boomkicker-for-sailboats-20-to-25-k0750/

I think it's vermiculite they use to put them in the 24 bilge before they found out that it tends to expand when kept on a trailer or in my case a hoist. I had mine removed but I would look into getting it removed its a hard and sadly expensive job if there is anyone around you that knows j24s...

no, there are weight adjusters for class racing but I would recommend getting it removed.

that's what I would do

I like using this it's light and holds well. Bainbridge - Spinnaker Sail Repair Tape

You should be good I rarely use mine I mainly sail out so I only use it to pull back into the slip if its blowing weird you will have no issues unless it's blowing like 30kts then you may be underpowered

i have a 3.5 that i lock and forward and use the rudder to steer ou should be ok.

Cats are known to slide the board helps look at other boats like yours and see what they are doing different. They also cant point very high so keep that in mind you also may be trimmed in too tight. Best of luck to you!