Key details
- Current boat name
- Merlin 2
- Boat class
- 7258
- Sail number
- 2
- Number
- 1
- Function
- Sports and Leisure
- Type
Dimensions and specifications
- Length (m / ft)
- 4.27 / 14ft
- Beam (m / ft)
- 1.42 / 4ft 8in
- Leeward
- Centreboard
- Masts
- 1
- Rig type
- Bermudian Sloop
- Propulsion
- Sail
Design and build
- Designer
- Holt J
- Design date
- 1945
- Date of build
- 1945
Current status
- Present use
- Museum/NMMC
History
MERLIN was the original Merlin class dinghy designed by Jack Holt and sponsored by Yachting World. It was the progenitor of the famous Merlin Rocket class. She has a 25 ft mast which differs from that of the 22ft 6inch mast used by the class. The boat was presented to NNM by Mr Beecher Moore on behalf of Jack Holt Ltd. October 2007