Re: Swallow replica appeal


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Posted by Magnus on March 28, 2010 at 13:41:48 user Magnus.

In Reply to: Re: Swallow replica appeal posted by Mike Field on March 28, 2010 at 05:21:26:

Mike, please don't panic on this account. No plans are set in stone yet (because of course we might not win the bid anyway).

I have been closely involved in the Merlin Rocket fleet for many years now. These racing dinghies are clinker built, and have been produced in various shapes for over 60 years. I have a wealth of experience to draw on with my fleet contacts. The number of vintage boat renovations is high! No-one keeps their boat in the water - most are in garages 6 days a week.

The first ever Merlin was built in 1946, and has been epoxied sucessfully. She is able to race regularly, with no leak problems.

Since the film Swallow was built as late as 1973, I am anticipating less problems than my friends who have '50s boats - with or without ribs.

I do understand that epoxy is not always the answer. It is very inflexible, and some old boats do need to flex a bit. We will make sure we have the right answer before dunking Swallow in either salt water or resin.



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