Hello, I've done a rather silly thing and brought a boat in error! In an attempt to upgrade from paddle I, rather too unhesitantly, brought a Merlin Rocket, when what I was actually looking for was a gentle introduction into the world of sailing! Having done a bit more investigation I don't think this is the boat for me - at this time anyway. What I am looking for is someone to purchase the boat off me. I brought on e bay. I have paid the seller. Ideally I would like the money transfered direct to me then I will transfer ownership you can pick up off the seller (Manningtree) and hopefully everyone will be happy! Please check out the link below for the full details and e mail me direct on [email protected] with an offer if you are interested. I've also copied the text from the link in case anyone can't follow. Thanks, Abby
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321017302143?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
With regret for sale. I am not sailing my 1957 Proctor Mk6 Merlin Rocket and have decided to reduce my fleet, to craft more suitable for single handed sailing. I only sailed her once last year and a handful of times before that. During that previous time I re did the sealant around the hogging, and last years late autumn sail showed this was successful, albeit with one self bailer dribbling a bit of water. The heavy old cover keeps all the weather out so she is solid inside and out. When I got the boat I was planning to refurbish her, as there were and still aren't any nasty rot spots-so the boat is still very solid but could easily be turned into a pristine concours one with some dedicated tender loving winter project care. There are hairline cracks on the painted top decks however I reckon a rub down some resin and varnish, or paint would sort them and the hull deserves a lick of paint. She is perfectly OK to be sailed right now. The suit of sails are fairly good, as are the foils , However she is actually number 730, as is stamped on the thwart and on the measurement certificate reference to 730 is made as to her first certificate. I adapted a Fireball rudder stock , as there were various bits and bobs needed when I first got her, albeit the 1540 sails came with the craft. Mast is good and boom too. Buoyancy bags are past their best.
Please note the boat will come with a very good solid galvanised trolley, however if you need a roadbase trailer, I have an excellent one with new bearings, not included in the auction and I am looking for £120 over and above what I get for the boat-come what may. It has an adjustable mast support,so if you do not need it thats fine too (the actual combi trolley part is rusty, as left outside. I did use it on the roadbase to put a newly aquired Firefly on, and the boat sat on that fine from Aldeburgh, Suffolk,with its own launch trolley sitting aloft. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321017302143?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
Posted: 16/11/2012 12:50:03 By: Abby |
Abby, this may be a mistake you won't regret! This is an older Merlin, not as lively as the new ones; I have 3463 and I am teaching my wife, brother-in-law and 4 kids to sail in her (they are 9, 10, 12 and 13); they are all coping fine even in this newer design as long as it isn't too windy! The adults are helming it OK after only a few weekends. I suggest you stick with it, they are really good boats and you will learn more in these than any other class. If you ask at your local club I am sure someone will be happy to help set you up, show you the ropes and get you on the water.
Posted: 16/11/2012 14:04:50 By: Alan3463 |
Don't panic, and certainly don't let anyone start giving you the common comment "you can't learn to drive in a Ferrari."
The only bad thing about learning in a oat of this age is probably its weight - hauling it out of the water might be hard work. Less work than if you'd bought a Wayfarer or GP14 for the same price though!
I don't forsee terrible problems learning to sail in this boat - at least it will always respond to the rudder, and actually move along in a light breeze! Give it a go!
Posted: 16/11/2012 23:33:52 By: Mags |