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Merritt · Hull No. 106 · 2 names since 2020

Waymaker

FormerlyPerlamar

Merritt hull 106, launched in 2020 as Perlamar, the last of the builder's 86-foot series. On twin 2,600 hp MTUs she cruised at 30 knots and reached 38.5 wide open in Marlin's test, steadied by a pair of Seakeeper gyros, with a satin-teak interior. Renamed Waymaker in 2026.

Her story, name by name

  1. 2020 – 2026

    Perlamar

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

  2. 2020

    Delivery

    Launched 2020 as Perlamar, Hull 106 in the yard's registry, 86 feet.

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  3. 2026 – present

    WaymakerCurrent

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

    Renamed from Perlamar between the January and September 2026 Coast Guard files. Hailing port moved from Coral Gables, FL to Manteo, NC. Official number and HIN unchanged.

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SistersOther Merritt 86s, then 2020 builds

  1. Owl’s NestNo. 105 · 86201886 ft
  2. Tangaroalaunched as Reel Tight · 2 names since 2017No. 103 · 86201786 ft
  3. FlyerNo. 100 · 86201686 ft
  4. What A Countrylaunched as Bree · 2 names since 2016No. 101 · 86201686 ft
  5. KristinaNo. 97 · 86201486 ft
  6. Dirt Worklaunched as III Amigos · 2 names since 2013No. 96 · 86201386 ft

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