Merfyn
Merfyn is a GRP yacht built in 2023 by Fiddlers Ferry Boatyard in Warrington, England, constructed to A. Mylne & Co. design number 370, the Meraquita class, originally drawn in 1934. The yacht measures 18 feet on the waterline with a beam of 7 feet and a draft of 3.25 feet, carrying 258 square feet of sail area. This modern construction demonstrates the continued relevance of Mylne's classic cruising designs nearly a century after their conception.
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Registry & Identity
Design Archive
StructureDesign No. 370
Meraquita
Designed 1934
Sister Yachts
21 other vessels built to the same design.
Historical Context
The Meraquita design emerged from A. Mylne & Co.'s Glasgow office in 1934, a period when the practice was establishing itself as a leading Scottish yacht design firm. The mid-1930s represented a significant phase in British cruising yacht design, with emphasis on seaworthy, economical vessels suited to amateur crews. Mylne's designs of this era typically prioritised practical cruising qualities—adequate stability, modest power requirements, and ease of maintenance—over racing performance. The 90-year interval between the original Meraquita design and Merfyn's construction in 2023 illustrates the longevity of Mylne's fundamental design principles. The decision to build new examples of 1930s designs in modern materials reflects broader contemporary interest in classic yacht designs and the recognition that good naval architecture transcends era and construction method.