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Topic : info required please

hi there i have just collected my merlin and am about to start work to restore and get her on the water, I am basicly after any info any one can give me or point me in the right direction for things such has history on this boat, what colour to paint or just varnish. if any one is in the Norfolk area that could assist me in the rigging. its sail number is 3107, if any one can help will be appreciated! thanks chris.


Posted: 04/09/2011 20:32:27
By: chris latimer
Hi Chris,

There is a lot of Merlin knowledge at Waveney and Oulton Broad Yacht Club, I am sure some one from there will be able to help.... Ask for Nick Crickmore, he should be able to help..

Jon Thompson


Posted: 05/09/2011 10:08:49
By: Jon
thank you very much jon i will.


Posted: 05/09/2011 18:59:07
By: chris latimer
Chris, according to the 1979 MROA Yearbook, MR3107 is a Smokers Satisfaction built by Rowsell in 1978 or 1978. She was then named 'Sophistry' and owned by P A Roberts who sailed from Leigh SC. A great design from a great builder. I just hope that the glue has not deteriorated too much.


Posted: 06/09/2011 09:34:11
By: Keith Callaghan
Her next owner is recorded in the 1984 year book as A Warren at Avon SC.
By 1988 she was owned by M Morrison of Midland SC but in the 1989 year book there is a name change to 'Fiona Jane' and a new owner R Bates at Wembley SC. Rene Bates continues to be shown as the owner up to and including the 1999 year book but there is no record of the owners in later years.


Posted: 06/09/2011 11:02:53
By: Tony Lane
Hi Chris,
I own 3106 also a SS by Roswell. I’d be happy to send some pictures of the renovation and layouts.


Posted: 06/09/2011 15:33:15
By: Brian3106
thank you all very much some pics would be very usefull thank you, thank you for the info. my email is [email protected] if u dont mind sending me some pics please thank you! 
chris


Posted: 07/09/2011 22:07:38
By: chris latimer
Hi Chris

Why not try a visit to the Hunts event, will be a lot of Classic Merlins there and they will be all able to offer advice.. Unfortunate, this year, I will not be there due to Medical reasons.... but, if you feeling exculded, and I am sure that will not happen, then just ask for Vanessa Weedon-Jones and she will I am I sure she will introduce you to the people that may help!

Jon


Posted: 08/09/2011 02:25:49
By: Jon

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