Do you know Merlin (not Merlin Rocket) or
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Topic: Do you know Merlin (not Merlin Rocket) or
Posted By: Ziggi
Subject: Do you know Merlin (not Merlin Rocket) or
Date Posted: 02 Jun 08 at 1:20pm
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Merlin (but not Merlin Rocket) or Bravo it is the same 2-3 person dinghy. It is avaliable in Germany, Benelux and Poland. The boat has three versions: 7 sqm, 8.5 sqm and 10 sqm of sails (jib and mainsail). It is perfect as for beginners as for more advanced sailors. I wonder if anyone has ever seen or sailed this boat in UK or another country? |
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Posted By: Contender 541
Date Posted: 02 Jun 08 at 3:41pm
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I say Adverts are getting better these days Although suprised there is no link to the manufacturer or class association ------------- When you find a big kettle of crazy it's probably best not to stir it - Pointy Haired Boss Crew on 505 8780 |
Posted By: Contender 541
Date Posted: 02 Jun 08 at 3:44pm
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After a 'Man Look' I have managed to find a Hobie Bravo
Now doesn't this look exciting
------------- When you find a big kettle of crazy it's probably best not to stir it - Pointy Haired Boss Crew on 505 8780 |
Posted By: Contender 541
Date Posted: 02 Jun 08 at 3:55pm
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Be still my overactive wallet
------------- When you find a big kettle of crazy it's probably best not to stir it - Pointy Haired Boss Crew on 505 8780 |
Posted By: s.a.l.t.y
Date Posted: 02 Jun 08 at 4:04pm
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that hobie looks like a slightly pikeyer version of that marvelous creation
that is the funboat. *sniggers* ------------- |
Posted By: MRJP BUZZ 585
Date Posted: 02 Jun 08 at 4:16pm
Looks abit small for three people? ------------- Josh Preater http://www.bu22.co.uk">  BUZZING IS FUN
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Posted By: Contender 541
Date Posted: 02 Jun 08 at 4:23pm
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I am still trying to get over the oxymoron of foul weather gear and bare feet absolutely fabulous ------------- When you find a big kettle of crazy it's probably best not to stir it - Pointy Haired Boss Crew on 505 8780 |
Posted By: tack'ho
Date Posted: 02 Jun 08 at 4:49pm
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really I thought it looked like a trainer for the vortex. ------------- I might be sailing it, but it's still sh**e! |
Posted By: Ziggi
Date Posted: 04 Jun 08 at 8:52am
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I have got some photos. Enjoy yourselves.
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Posted By: getafix
Date Posted: 04 Jun 08 at 9:04am
3 questions i) what the heck is that hand thing hanging down from the boom in the 2nd photo ii) what the heck is that rudder stock all about iii) what's up the with gull eh - EURO TRASH? WHAT, are our crappy dinghies not good enough for you eh? go to design you own stuff huh? do better than the eeenglish..... Ah what the heck, each to their own I supppose looks pretty boring to me but bound to get a few on here hot under the collar about some'at  ------------- Feeling sorry for vegans since it became the latest fad to claim you are one |
Posted By: ASok
Date Posted: 04 Jun 08 at 9:22am
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i) a radio? Or are you taking the 'p' out of the mainsheet arrangement?
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Posted By: s.a.l.t.y
Date Posted: 04 Jun 08 at 9:56am
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looks like its very very loosely based on an L2. but slightly more tubbish. ------------- |
Posted By: Ziggi
Date Posted: 04 Jun 08 at 10:17am
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I can't answer all of your questions but I like this boat and I don't care if you like it or not. I wanted to share with you. The rudder is little different with tiller extension and this hand thing hanging down on the boom is probably "walkie-talkie". |
Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 04 Jun 08 at 10:53am
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It looks like a small cruiser racer to me, and I suspect it will find the UK market rather crowded. The only problem I have with it is that they stole the name of a classic dinghy, but then presumebly the Merlin Rocket isn't big in Poland...
------------- Firefly 2324, Puffin 229, Minisail 3446 Mirror 70686 |
Posted By: s.a.l.t.y
Date Posted: 04 Jun 08 at 5:38pm
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It doesnt actually look that bad tbh. would probably be a good family boat.
a better choice than a wayfarer or something similar to that. ------------- |
Posted By: winging it
Date Posted: 04 Jun 08 at 5:45pm
   it's ok , but hardly cutting edge design.... ------------- the same, but different... |