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- Tue Nov 27, 2007 5:54 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: Vintage Merlin Diabolo
- Replies: 31
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There is a picture at http://www.nickprice.org.uk/diabolo1007b.jpg I have only sailed it once in a good wind on November 10th and managed to get into a death roll and capsize! I was paying too much attention to the kicker tension to try and get the batten to flick over and not enough to sailing, so ...
- Tue Nov 27, 2007 3:08 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: Vintage Merlin Diabolo
- Replies: 31
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- Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:54 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: Vintage Merlin Diabolo
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11259
- Mon Nov 26, 2007 8:32 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: Vintage Merlin Diabolo
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11259
I did speak this afternoon to Laurie Smart who said he could scarf the mast if he can get a bit of Spruce. The boat already has lowers on the ali mast. Early boats had diamonds but if spreaders were fitted would they be necessary? The mast luff slot would end quite high up the mast but should be fix...
- Mon Nov 26, 2007 3:44 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: Vintage Merlin Diabolo
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11259
- Sun Nov 25, 2007 11:04 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: Vintage Merlin Diabolo
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11259
Diabolo
Thanks to you both. Mike Stephens was seeing someone this morning at Tamesis about getting cotton sails made. I will also post a message on the Merlin forum.
- Sun Nov 25, 2007 10:39 am
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: Vintage Merlin Diabolo
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11259
Diabolo
Gary,
Were the halyards internal or external on the early wooden masts?
Thanks,
Were the halyards internal or external on the early wooden masts?
Thanks,
- Sat Nov 24, 2007 9:18 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: Vintage Merlin Diabolo
- Replies: 31
- Views: 11259
Diabolo
Thanks Gary,
Just spoke to Mike who did have two but sold one and is keeping the other for Flinkidink. He may also have a lead on cotton sails.
Just spoke to Mike who did have two but sold one and is keeping the other for Flinkidink. He may also have a lead on cotton sails.
- Sat Nov 24, 2007 10:43 am
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: Vintage Merlin Diabolo
- Replies: 31
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Vintage Merlin Diabolo
I am very happy to have recently purchased Merlin 214 which is in excellent condition. It has been fitted with a deck stepped aluminium mast (+boom) and has dacron sails also in very good condition. As an historic boat which won the Merlin National Championships in 1953 should I be looking to find a...
- Mon Jan 15, 2007 11:18 am
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Vintage 12 Photos at Ranelagh
- Replies: 0
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Just posted some old N12 photos, dated from the early 60's. We have an open meeting this coming Sunday, 21st January and any old 12's would be most welcome. Start at 14.30, very high tide so park away from the hard if you're coming! Club will be open from 12.30 with free tea and biscuits. Food and b...
- Thu May 18, 2006 7:03 pm
- Forum: Boat Identification and Dinghy History
- Topic: A tale of two classes
- Replies: 25
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- Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:32 pm
- Forum: Boat Chat
- Topic: Sailed Today
- Replies: 9
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Had a good sail Tuesday. Snow came down the river like a fog bank!
http://www.nickprice.org.uk/solo.htm
http://www.nickprice.org.uk/solo.htm
- Tue Dec 06, 2005 8:45 am
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Tideway 12 For Sale
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12981
- Thu Nov 24, 2005 6:04 pm
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Tideway 12 For Sale
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12981
- Thu Nov 24, 2005 5:09 pm
- Forum: Boats and bits for sale
- Topic: Tideway 12 For Sale
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12981