Photograph · Matthew Thomas / Marlin

Merritt · Hull No. 100

Flyer

Merritt Hull 100, a Merritt launched in 2016 as Flyer, from the yard's own registry. In 2019 she won the Bermuda Big Game Classic by a single blue marlin and finished second in the Bermuda Triple Crown series.

Her story, name by name

  1. 2016 – present

    FlyerCurrent

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  2. 2016

    Delivery

    Launched 2016 as Flyer, Hull 100 in the yard's registry, 86 feet.

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  3. 2019

    Tournament

    2019 Bermuda Triple Crown: won Leg Two, the Bermuda Big Game Classic, one blue marlin ahead of Reel Steel, with an angler aboard taking high-point angler; third in Leg Three, the Sea Horse Anglers Club Tournament, with 2,500 points; second in the series with 12 blue marlin and 6,000 points.

    Reported · marlinmag.com

MediaEach linked to where it was published

Coverage

SistersOther Merritt 86s, then 2016 builds

  1. What A Countrylaunched as Bree · 2 names since 2016No. 101 · 86201686 ft
  2. Tangaroalaunched as Reel Tight · 2 names since 2017No. 103 · 86201786 ft
  3. KristinaNo. 97 · 86201486 ft
  4. Owl’s NestNo. 105 · 86201886 ft
  5. Dirt Worklaunched as III Amigos · 2 names since 2013No. 96 · 86201386 ft
  6. Waymakerlaunched as Perlamar · 2 names since 2020No. 106 · 86202086 ft

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