skypa Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Would appreciate if anyone could tell me the major handling/appearance differences between a MK1 and MK2 Mari.......Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachy pudney Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 The major difference between mark 1 and mark 2 mari's lies in the rear beam and boom with mark 2 boats having integrated tracks for the outhaul on the boom and an integrated track for the traveller on the rear beam. Other than that there is very little difference in performance or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypa Posted May 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobblyoldjimbo Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 but recent mk2's are made of foam sandwich which makes their hulls stiffer and arguably faster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypa Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Sorry Jimbo.......I should of mentioned that I was refering to the older f/glass models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Skypa a bit depends on how old the mark 1 is. The really old ones ie under the 1000 mark are often fairly heavy, I've been told by a bloke who's a "prof boatman" that in the early days of maricat weight was not something that was controlled all that stringently. I still have No 586 which tips the scales at 105KG bone dry, boat only no rigging or sails. Strong as all hell, almost bullet proof, no cracks in the hull or gelcoat, good for a beginner or a "holidayhouse boat", but bloody heavy. Having said that it could still run up the arse of micks boat in the right conditions so it still sailed OK. The things that broke on it and I would pay attention to are the rear beam (suffers from electrolisis) around the bolt holes and the little stools that support the hold down bolts inside the beams front and back also have this problem. More probably a maintainence thing with owners not washing the salt off after a day out. Having the back beam on an angle also tends to stiffen the boat and makes the back beam less prone to breaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humungus2 Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 Well done Phil. The stiffness the boat is the key issue. The MK11 beams do make a big differance to the boat lifting and nose diving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypa Posted May 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2008 Thanks for the comments,guys. I ended up buying a Mk 1 which quite frankly, looks in better condition than most of the Mk 2's that are (not) floating around. Just a further question, would it be possible to convert a Mk1 with Mk2 beams if one felt so inclined? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
korwich Posted May 9, 2008 Report Share Posted May 9, 2008 Yes a mark 2 beam should bolt straight on. Actually on a mark1 the traveller track ends up better aligned then it does on a mark 2 especially when you have the mainsheet close hauled. I'm just not sure about the bolt centres on the hulls, be a good idea to check the measurements before you go pulling stuff to bits. You will probably need to make sure the hulls are in line with one another again (parallel to each other). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Don't waste your time or money. Bugger all difference, irrespective of what's been said. If you really want to see a difference, or race, buy a new sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humungus2 Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Spill the beans Spectre, Where was the new sail made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Pensioners didn't fare well in the budget. Might have to wait a bit longer. Also, haven't seen enough competition yet to need a new sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointed Reply Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Go to Mannering Park in October and see how you go. Darcy will give you a handicap for your boat, your sail and your age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darcy1945 Posted May 15, 2008 Report Share Posted May 15, 2008 Spectre, Sweet Sixteen is the oldest Mk 1 Mari racing, a Mk 2 rear beam is fitted and does make a difference. Jason Kakato beat a well sailed Foam boat to take out 2nd overall, (all classes including monos), in the recent National Combined High Schools Regatta, a broken haliard in the last race cost him 1st place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectre Posted May 16, 2008 Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 Hi Darcy But, how old is the sail? What would be the handicap for Mk1, in the 1300s, super sloop, and a 64 YO overweight geriatric? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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