TomBettle Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 (edited) Hi All Hope the mods don't mind this, but I have had quite a few people asking about the long awaited Merry Fisher 585 Marlin. I won't go into huge detail on here as it would be more than a blatant ad, but those that have asked, if you would like some more pics (nothing more than pics yet) then please just ask, give me your email addy and I'll send over a few pics with a bit of a brief from what I have gathered. Thanks all Tom ...Bugger it, here is a few bits that I think I can establish from the pictures I have: 1) Full walk around side decks 2) Open wheelhouse (will have a drop down canvas as an option to close off) which gives much more open deck (downside is noise levels will be a little higher than a "patio door" style) 3) Wheelhouse is positioned forward to give as much open space as possible (again don't have exact details yet) whilst maintaining the Pilot House theme 4) Helm seat will reverse to face the cockpit when fishing 5) Co-pilot seat appears to fold flat to keep out of the way when not in use 6) Not sure if the forward section is going to be a very small and cosy cabin with Vee berths or if it will simply be a lockable store, either way it will be a lockable area - does appear to have a fprward porthole according to other photo's 7) Self draining decks 8) Built in fuel tank and small storage under deck 9) Factory engine will be a 70Hp giving +/- 24 knots a 90Hp is likely to give very close to 30 knots 10) A small keel gives superb directional stability Loads more, but I can't think just yet! Edited April 5, 2007 by TomBettle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shytalk Posted April 5, 2007 Report Share Posted April 5, 2007 looks like a quicksilver with different stickers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted April 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 looks like a quicksilver with different stickers Don't talk such twoddle Mr Russell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shytalk Posted April 6, 2007 Report Share Posted April 6, 2007 ooooh err !!!!!! my mistake its an arvor with an outboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TomBettle Posted April 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2007 (edited) An update for those of a less silly nature than the master boat builders of our membership. Available from the end of this month (in a customers hands by mid June). The only pricing I have is in Euro's, but inc VAT and hand over at one of our offices we will be looking at a very comfy spec with a 70Hp 4s coming out at about Edited May 29, 2007 by TomBettle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted May 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Pssst It's here, errr well actually two of them are and we can get as many more as we need. They are at our Southampton office waiting to have engines bolted to the back. Those of you that have seen the cruising version and liked the hull, but not the layout, this little girl will knock your socks off. Absolute heaven for two anglers, but room for 4 if you need it. Hugely wide starboard sidedeck that is only a small step up from flush. Proper (I mean proper) locking cabin with acres of cubby holes and storage) Self draining decks Big built in fuel tank Optional cushions for cruising seats Reversable helm seat Superb visibility Pop up co-pilot seat Big rope locker with Sampson Post As good as anything in her class on the water and easily trailered by larger family cars 20 knots with a 50 25 knots with a 70 30 knots with a 90 (all figures approx and dependent on load ) Space akin to somewhere between a Warrior 175 and Warrior 195, but with creature comforts and finish of Jeanneau. Things to add? Live well, electronics, anchoring gear and a trailer if you want it (Free of charge if you are quick) I have a selection of pics I took this morning after removing the shrink wrap and I have to say, I think she is an absolute corker. Anyone who showed previous interest, please send me your address and I'll send over a CD of the pics (only snaps by me, but you'll get the picture). Anyone else interested please PM your address and I'll do likewise. Four words come to mind: She's the Mutz Nutz... and less than a 175 package (but a bigger boat) Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Y Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Looks great Tom - will be in touch Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britboard Posted May 29, 2007 Report Share Posted May 29, 2007 Nice touch that filleting table on the back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted May 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 Nice touch that filleting table on the back! Simon Thebest part about the filletting table is that it will even hold your beer can (not advocating drinking at sea) whilst cutting nice J fillets off your Bass and Cod. Oh, it's removable too! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaffa Posted May 30, 2007 Report Share Posted May 30, 2007 I got one of those Keep having to turn the table top around to select either beers or filletting Wears Me out Peteg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBettle Posted June 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 She's here at Salterns!!! Being launched tomorrow for a couple of boat reviews and she may remain in for a short time after. All viewings are welcome and remember that just for the time being, any boat and outboard engine package comes with a free trailer if required. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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