Beaching Morbic 12

I would welcome any comments on the manoeuvrability of a Morbic 12 in the absence of a trailer or launching trolley including the possibility of hauling a Morbic 12 from the water onto a beach.
I am seriously considering a Morbic 12 build but wondering whether, at 100 + Kg, it would be too heavy for our purposes. (We are a couple; average strength).
Also, if anyone has any reflections regarding what a potential Morbic builder / owner should be aware of before committing they would be very much appreciated too.
Thank you

Hi Alison
Exchanging emails with you we’ve hit a few topics but they’re included here for the benefit of other forum members.
OTHER MORBIC-LOVERS, please input your own experience.

Beaching – No problem; just avoid rocks and sharp objects.  Click on any of these pics.
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Morbics beached in a range of situations.

Hauling up for overnight camping – You’re aware Morbic is not light - that is one of its benefits.  Even so, 2 people can just lift one with full rig and some kit – I currently (post-surgery) lift one end briefly.  Rolling onto sausage-fenders could be a way to get up a beach when away from home.  
ANY MORBIC_LOVERS TRIED IT?

Hull protection –
Left - Extra rubbing strakes (wood) have been added to this Morbic. (Courtesy "Port-Na-Storm")
Right - Extra brass rubbing strips either side of the CB case, ("Proteus").
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Two-Pack poly is tough enough to survive moderate knocks.

Camping – Are two people (and dog) going to sleep aboard?  Could you leave Morbic afloat and pitch tent ashore?  (I’ve started on a boom tent for solo camping.)

Launching trolleys and Combination trailers -  More pics to click!

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A member may know of a trolley &/or trailer for sale – otherwise try Admiral; several Morbic owners have and recommend them.  Not the cheapest but very well engineered and with better suspension than average.

You’ve sailed Mirror and Drascombe Dabber.  In a “race” I sometimes beat a plastic Mirror!  At least one of our members races his Morbic.
JOHN S – YOUR CUE!

Building from kit.  Morbic is a great boat for beginner-builders and experts.  Alec Jordan is the obvious source of your kit.  Some people have friends with CNC cutters, and others have cut their own – Rather them than me!
You may need to source your hardwood and spars elsewhere – We did.
You’re also looking at Stornaway 12 – I have no knowledge of it.  You suspect Morbic is the superior boat, and you want “Gentle, relaxing, easy cruising”.  We find Morbic fits that spec perfectly - Been known to spend 10 hours aboard.

Your self-introduction triggered a few questions which are answered there > Click <.

There is an impressive wealth of Morbic experience amongst the members, so please ask anything you like - but maybe first try the searchers on the forum, and the UK Morbic website.

Hi
I bought the CNC files from Monsieur Vivier, which worked really well. The building jig and the planks fitted together just like Lego. It took about 250 hours all up.
 I think I'm fortunate in that I have a friend who has a CNC cutting machine otherwise you have to find a company who will cut the panels for you, and this can be quite expensive. However it's worth costing out and comparing with the kit price.

Hi Nigel
Thanks very much for this. I had not considered the option of independent CNC’ing of the wood.
Presumably, Monsieur Vivier’s files also specify the required characteristics of the wood?