again.  Beam 7'1".  Very fast in all conditions in expert hands but difficult to sail well.  Suitable for up to 23 stone.  There are several variants of this design.  One early example won a Championship race at Abersoch in 1978 and seemed to be heading for a place in the first three, but failed to complete the required five races.  Winner of the Silver Tiller in 1978, 6th in the Inland Championships in 1976 and 2nd in 1978.

Clasher 1977
U sectioned development of the Winderbox for improved sea performance and increased weight carrying ability.  Beam increased at the shrouds and reduced aft.  Stem deepened and chine softened.  Beam 7'0", suitable for 21-24 stone.  Three were built, 3114, 3132 and 3139.

Disguys 1978
Further development of Clasher for increased weight carrying ability.  Several variants of this design have been built with differing hull depth and beam, and different transom widths.  Beam between 6'10" and 7'1".  An example of this design won a race in the 1979 Championships at Falmouth and another finished 3rd overall.  This design won the Inlands that year and is suitable for light to medium weights.

Stilleto Mark 1 1980
This arrowhead-shaped hull was designed to be heeled when sailed upwind and was intended to sail in the direction of the chine from the leeward corner of the transom to the bow.  A gybing centreboard was designed-in to align the intended direction of travel.  Although Stiletto achieved a few good results it was not the success hoped for.  One of the major problems was the amount of wetted area around the transom especially when at sea and this impaired good all round performance.

Stilleto Mark 3
On two occasions Guy took out the transom and cut darts into the hull pulling the planks together to reduce the wetted area.  He also altered the bow for a finer entry.  The gybing centreboard was abandoned and Guy now considers Stilleto's performance to be acceptable for lightweight crews.  The boat has had several successes and Guy actually won the last race of the 1984 Championships in this boat.

U-turn 1982
This is a development of Disguys, with increased beam aft and with the bows made finer above the waterline.  The way in which the hull is planked has been revised accentuating the U section entry.  Does well at Oulton Broad.

Uptown Girl 1984
This design is a modification of the Phil Morrison NSM 2 flared out to maximum beam with a wider transom, flatter rocker and fuller at the ends.  Designed to carry more weight, the boat proved very successful with 27 stone on board. (3338)

Modified Uptown Girl 1985
Same as the above but with a narrower waterline for lighter crews. (3368)

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Phil Morrison Designs

September 1969
Phil's own first Merlin - home built.

September Girl 1970
Derived from Phil's very successful China Doll design of a National 12.  A quick tacking, very good all rounder for medium weights.  Perhaps better inland than on the sea.  Beam 6'4" (1.93m).  Suitable for 23 stone.  Won the 1973 Championships at Poole, 2nd and 3rd in 1971 at Plymouth.  Very popular from 1972 onwards and still very competitive.

Phantom Kipper 1972
A wide version of September Girl.  Beam around 6'9" (2.06m).  Suitable for up to 24 stone.  Quick tacking, very good all rounder, although there is a tendency to slam in a short chop.  (September Girl shares this)  This design won the 1972 Championships at Falmouth and came fourth in 1973.  It is still capable of winning open meetings.  Very popular in the north.

Satisfaction 1972
Designed for good light weather performance carrying heavyweights.  This design achieved its purpose admirably and is an excellent choice for heavyweight crews, especially inland.  Said to be hard work to windward when sailed by lightweights.  Beam 6'3" (1.9m)  Suitable for about 26 stone.  This design made nine appearances in the top six at the Championships between 1972 and 1976, winning at Whitstable in 1976.  (A modern rig on the strengthened hull of an old boat could do well for heavyweights sailing inland.)

Smokers Satisfaction and Fadeaway 1974
The Smokers Satisfaction is a flared out version of the previously successful Satisfaction, designed to carry more weight.  This design is probably the most famous all rounder and certainly one of the most