Interesting merlin on ebay

Chris M · Post by **Chris M** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:49 pm

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Merlin-Rocket-Sai ... dZViewItem

This was sailed at Midland SC (and dry stored) for 40 years, and has had little if anything changed on it in that time. Spinnaker still rigged inside shrouds etc.

Well worth a look for the enthusiast, and probably only needs a little varnish.

Post by Ed » Mon Mar 12, 2007 3:08 pm

er.....that first photo isn't a Bob Hoare Merlin.....it looks more to me like 'Kate'.

mmmmmmmmmmmmm.......wonder what Mervyn would think if I am right.

cheers

eib

davidh · Post by **davidh** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:09 pm

Looks a bit like a Mk XII to me.

But damnit - STIll not a Booth!

D

Garry R · Post by **Garry R** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 5:42 pm

Yep - a picture of Kate in an advert - copyright law ?

Mark · Post by **Mark** » Mon Mar 12, 2007 6:35 pm

And that sure is Mervyn sailing her, photo was taken at Kate's relaunch