Hello, I am looking for an older (old?) narrow Merlin to sail on the Thames. Unfortunately, I don't have the skill or resources, or space to take on a restoration so I'm in the market for a boat that is ready-to-go. There were a few in the MR classifieds this time last year and I should have bought the one I went to look at!! My email is timothymedcalf (at sign) yahoo.co.uk Many thanks in advance, Tim
Posted: 12/02/2017 14:02:31 By: |
Theres a couple on the secondhand page. Flying Wild i believe is well kitted up. You can get quite a good one, albeit in need of fittings and tuning for a not a lot of money, but don't expect one thats been modernised and has a decent track record to come at a bargain price! Its also easy buy a well disguised basket case by mistake. Visit a river club and talk to some owners about design, preferred builders etc. You can get what you want at a sensible price, the more you do yourself to update it the more sensible the price will be.
Posted: 13/02/2017 07:50:16 By: Chris Martin |
Hi Chris, thanks for the note and words of advice. I have looked at a few poor souls abandoned in boat parks so have a feeling for the downsides of the market! Yes, Flying Wild would have been a good option but I think has been taken down from the for sale board. Hopefully this thread will find a lead or enable someone to pass on my details.
Posted: 13/02/2017 09:31:35 By: Tim Medcalf |
Hi Tim, Here's a thought.....A good Smokers or an NSM 1 or 2 will go well on the river plus you have the advantage of a little more power when there is a descent breeze and a boat that you could be competitive in at certain open water venues too when the wind isn't too strong. There looks to be some good examples on the second-hand board.. Dave
Posted: 13/02/2017 09:58:03 By: Dave C |
Flying Wild flew the nest this weekend. 1 week too late eh!?
Posted: 13/02/2017 13:36:34 By: Chris Kilsby |
Hi Tim. I own MR 2979 a Fadeaway Satisfaction which has been at Cookham for most of its life. I was proposing to list it for sale in a couple of months as it is currently being wintered as usual in my garage under a rack supporting my Enterprise Dinghy. I have sent further details off group to your email address. Richard
Posted: 16/02/2017 12:12:30 By: Richard Cartwright |
Still looking.
Posted: 12/04/2017 10:41:45 By: Tim M |
1781 is for sale on Apollo duck..
Posted: 12/04/2017 11:24:58 By: RobW |
