I have a Winder Mk1 3586 with a nose drop to a Mk4 and considering doing a one string conversion.Not sure whether at my standard its worth all the effort? I dont want to take a trial and error approach to the conversion as I have an aversion to drilling redundant holes in the hull. I would ideally like to view and copy an existing Winder Mk1 conversion. I now live on Hayling island and will be sailing at Hayling Island sailing club . Is there any body out there locally that could help in viewing and advising on the mod to a Mk1 by an owner to keep the costs down? Thanks Rod |
Send it to winders, the cost will only be a little more than what you can do yourself and they get all the ropes and materials a lot cheaper than you can. The controls will be a lot smoother if they do it and nothing will go wrong. Winders charge £1000 (ish) it will probably cost you £800 |
Phil Scott is more local and has done one (His own). |
Hi Rod. As the the only previous owner of "Same Old Magic", 3586, I had the Mk4 Drop nose done and it was well worth it. I considered the one-string but decided to sell (to you) and go for a new boat because EVERYTHING gets better. The new boat, White Sauce..er..er", 3675, is still a joy. She is far better than this old fart deserves and I can't really do her justice. I recommend this route to you as new wine in old bottles doesn't always do the trick. If you do try the pro's for a conversion don't forget to remind them that 3586 is one of the only two Winders that was fitted out by an amateur non-Merlin-expert and is a bit different here and there. Good luck any way you go. |
Rod, |
thanks Mike and others, I had not fully appreciated the cost of the conversion nor that fittings can not be easily reused. I have to say a newer boat does have some attractions . I think I still have a long way to go in getting the basics of Merlin sailing honed and may be better off spending the money on some coaching and attending longer events, a newer boat in 2010 perhaps |
Does anyone have a kit list of whats required to convert to one-string, and maybe string lengths? |
Andy Hay converted 3386 to one-string and has just sent me some pics. http://www.merlinrocket.co.uk/gallery/default.asp?folder=gallery/building_and_repairs/one_string_3386 |