2 Merlins this week (one with red decks, hmmmmm) but check this link for a real bargain!

Guesses please as to class...?

No wait! This is even cheaper.

But there was a Merlin earlier in the week - a Chippendale built restoration No 1874 (seemed in great condition) but needing final varnishing and fitting out (all bits present) and this gem went for £645

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7148555662&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

I reckon the first one is a Minisail - for-runner of the Topper...

Thats what I thought but the cockpit is far too deep, definitley not a mini sail

Might stick two quid on it just for a laugh

here's another

Theres another Merlin on ebay this week 5days to go  No.3001 built by Smart, I'm sure some middle aged member will recognise the design

Re the above wrong number quoted, it should read No. 3023 built by Smart

3023 is a Phil Morrison designed Mustard Seed.

Another bargain - only a quid!

What is it mags? I can't get e-bay on my computer!! Need to go see Dad for that.

For your benefit, cut and pasted

Built in 1967 by R.E.Hoare, she is a fat belly design, mark 9b. Her sail no. is 1981 and was originally named 'Good-bye Dolly', she was then re-named 'Godiva'. She of a plywood, clinker construction and has no decks. I think the hull is in fairly sound condition, but without stripping the hull back to bare wood, it is difficult to say how good. There is a small hole in the starboard top plank.

Sounds like a good project to do. Hopefull my last one will be gone soon! Don't think i will be buying anymore for the minute.

Pity not to see you at Minima Alan. Missed a good day with some good racing. The Y&Y report does not do it justice for the entertainment that Ben provided!!!