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Aug102016_0267.jpg Aug102016_0265.jpg Also, the rudder is in need of a couple of bits. The bottom transom pintle is missing, but I cane source that easily enough, but surely there must be some sort of latch / catch that stops it riding up when in place? There are three small holes in triangular pat...

Down to specifics then! The fore stay seems to have been attached with a fitting using only two 35mm screws. Surprised a more substantial attachment wasn't used? It is missing, so what would you guys use? Here are a couple of photos of the bow;

And a couple more...

merlin_rocket_May232016_0003.jpg poole_May032016_0003.jpg poole_May032016_0004.jpg Here are a few snaps of her. Collected from Poole and brought to Cumbria at the end of May. I'll take a few pictures of the pile of bits tomorrow and post them. What a relief to find people that actually know what I'...

We have been given a Rapidity Designs wooden Merlin Rocket. It has been re-decked and painted, and has been out of the water for 8 years. What I have is the hull, mast, boom, sails, spinnaker etc, and a bag containing all the fittings and sheets etc. I have not sailed for over 30 years and am having...