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Topic : What Merlin

I'm in the process of selling my 49er and am looking for a design that will carry approx 150 - 160kg (bigger helm than crew) Also what sort of price should I be looking at for a boat that will be reasonably competitive?


Posted: 15/03/2006 16:00:35
By: Northern Monkey
windy knocks up a fair ship


Posted: 15/03/2006 16:47:29
By: fan
a very fair ship and if u are already up north...


Posted: 15/03/2006 17:01:17
By: .
GF is a realative novice to the game, but keen to learn. The last MR I had back in the mists of time was a Phantom Kipper. Not been in one of the newer boats so don't know what the front end is like. Comments would be great.
Not looking at buying a new ship yet, but in a couple of years if all goes well.
Cheers


Posted: 15/03/2006 17:27:01
By: Northern Monkey
It's a brave man who doesn't opt for a Canturbury Tales, or variation thereof.

For a slightly older Winder Mk1 or 2 (2000 - 2002) you'll look to pay between £6250 and £7500, maybe a little more for an exceptional example.

If that's a bit too much, the next best step is a Chipstow, Rowsell or Jon Turner wooden or composite boat, for which you'll pay up to about £4500, though some of the late 35xx numbered boats will go for more - these are rare as plastic boats were becoming the norm.


Posted: 15/03/2006 18:55:01
By: Secondhandman
If you are selling a 49er you could easily afford a decent Winder, no relation to the link below but it would undoubtabley give you change  from your cash and with the right skill get you near the front

http://www.merlinrocket.co.uk/adverts/view.asp?id=309

Posted: 15/03/2006 22:08:38
By: Alan F
Scallywag good be a good option, and i notice 3610 Needlemakers has just appeared on the list. That gould be a very good option as it is a MK2 and only bag of sand more than a MK1.


Posted: 16/03/2006 09:02:35
By: Jeremy3550

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