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Merritt · Hull No. 103 · 2 names since 2017

Tangaroa

FormerlyReel Tight

Merritt Hull 103, a Merritt launched in 2017 as Reel Tight, from the yard's own registry.

Her story, name by name

  1. 2017 – 2023

    Reel Tight

    Reported · merrittboat.com, U.S. Coast Guard

  2. 2017

    Delivery

    Launched 2017 as Reel Tight, Hull 103 in the yard's registry, 86 feet.

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  3. 2023 – present

    TangaroaCurrent

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

    Renamed from Reel Tight between the January and July 2023 Coast Guard files. Hailing port moved from Hillsboro Beach, FL to Lighthouse Point, FL. Official number and HIN unchanged.

SistersOther Merritt 86s, then 2017 builds

  1. FlyerNo. 100 · 86201686 ft
  2. What A Countrylaunched as Bree · 2 names since 2016No. 101 · 86201686 ft
  3. Owl’s NestNo. 105 · 86201886 ft
  4. KristinaNo. 97 · 86201486 ft
  5. Waymakerlaunched as Perlamar · 2 names since 2020No. 106 · 86202086 ft
  6. Dirt Worklaunched as III Amigos · 2 names since 2013No. 96 · 86201386 ft

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