I'm after an old merlin to river sail (wind seems to normally produce a beat and run with tacking every 10 seconds), are there any of the old merlin designs that are very good on a wide ditch? Any help much appreciated. |
Anything designed by Jack Holt, and designs such as the Proctor IX, IXb and XII and Adur 7 should be suitable. The Holt boats lend themselsves more to this kind of sailing than the Proctor ones but will usually be much older, most were built in the 50's. |
I have an Adur 7 for sale.. bought it with good intentions to sail on the river with my daughter... unfortunately she has opted for riding.... call me on 07967 599 050 |
I had the first Adur 7, she was very competitive in her day and they remain so on the River, my nephew Andy Harris has won open meetings in his 'Omega' no.1605. If she's in reasonable condition I'd seriously consider her but you might have to buy new sails etc. which will probably cost you more than the boat itself. |
Don't forget more recent boats either, particularly Satisfaction, Smoker's satisfaction similar but wider, both these much more likely to be available in good condition - some years ago Caroline of Ansbach cleaned up on the Thames but popular opinion was that though listed as a Smokers Satisfaction and with some similarities in overall beam, the hull shape was nothing like it on either side and nor was it quite symmetrical. Where is she now? |
Don't forget the NSM2's too. Whilst the older designs seem to do very well in the absolutely no wind situations, I seem to recall the NSM2's taking a lot of river prizes at club level. Wide enough to be powerful, not too wide so they can tack quickly. |
Hi if your looking for a more modern boat i have an nsm4 for sale tin rig,Mylar main, in fair but sailable condition looking for £500 ono let me know if interested its also on ebay 07775 664104 |
Having had a Satisfaction myself I agree with Andrew M. |
I have merlin 36, which Ian Proctor sailed to third place in the first nationals, for sale, restored with new Mcnamarra sails on a 25ft mast makes a very good river boat and perfect for the vintage wing. offers around £650. |
Caroline, now Anarchy, is at Ranelagh. |
Graham please can you post the ebay link, if the listing hasnt allready ended, cheers |
Hi sorry boat sold on ebay and now resides at Ranalagh |
I have just listed Who's Pretty Boy at a bargain basement price as it is a shame to leave it in the garage. It may suit your purposes.It certainly seemed to have potential. http://www.merlinrocket.co.uk/secondhand/view.asp?id=693 |
I've also got 1395 for sale a proctor mk9b see the for sale section.. |
1395 will not be a 9b. first one was in the 1800's |
According to year book (handy desk side reading!!) Blue Streak is a Proctor XII built by Chippendale in 1962. So . is right. |
ok sorry I typo error from me! its a mark 9.. |
Blue Streak is still a Mark 12 though. Is the typo in the sail number? |
Rob - give Rob Cruikshank a call, he is a Tammy member and may be interested |
can you send me his number... ? |