Hi
I have the opportunity to buy a used Merlin Rocket, can someone answer my queries :-
1) Is boat any good for single handed use?
2) Is boat any good for cruising?
3) How stable is boat?
Thanx
EK
Posted: 05/05/2006 00:19:29 By: EK |
EK, it depends on the design. Singl handed shouldnt be a problem. But cruising and stability in a new design i dont think is an option
Posted: 05/05/2006 08:22:56 By: russhopkins3374 |
I have a NSM1 I occassionaly sail mine single handed and so long as the wind is not to strong it is rather good fun. I have also pottered about with both of my young sons in it, however I wouldn't realy call it cruising.
I suppose it depends what you mean by cruising, all day at sea with lockers for food and spare clothes? Then the Merlin is not for you.
Posted: 05/05/2006 08:47:29 By: Martin 3190 |
Most accurate answers are really a)not very b)not very c)pretty tippy even NSM1 if you compare it to a Wayfarer.
Merlins of whatever age have always been designed as racing boats with no compromise in the design for single-handed use or cruising. You can do it but if that's what you want other boats do it better. Buy a Merlin if you are interested in a responsive exciting boat to sail 2-up that can be a handful for the inexperienced, even if not on the scale of the Int14 or RS800.
Posted: 05/05/2006 09:07:05 By: Andrew M |
