Hi.  I am sorting out my dad's collection of dinghies.  There is a merlin, 1082, which my dad built in the late 50's or early 60's. I believe it was built from a Jack Holt design - ( i may be wrong!)  He raced it from Parkstone yacht club. 
Is there anybody out there who might like a restoration job? 

Hello, you will find a very receptive audience on the CVRDA forum I think.  Many Merlins have been restored by members.

Have checked in Merlin records and she (MoonrakerI) is a Procter Mk.6 design modified by Bob Hoare and an own build.

Many thanks. I will give it a go.