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Merritt · Hull No. 20

Jane-S V

Merritt Hull 20, a 42-footer launched in 1973 as Jane-S V.

Her story, name by name

  1. 1973 – present

    Jane-S VCurrent

    Confirmed · merrittboat.com, Wikipedia

  2. 1973

    Delivery

    Launched 1973 as Jane-S V, Hull 20 in the yard's registry, 42 feet. The first 42-footer commissioned outside the family.

    Confirmed · merrittboat.com, Wikipedia

SistersOther Merritt 42s, then 1973 builds

  1. Caliban IIINo. 19 · 42197242 ft
  2. Nanylaunched as Sansouri · 3 names since 1974No. 21 · 42197442 ft
  3. Fighting Lady3 names since 1974No. 22 · 42197442 ft
  4. Cinco WNo. 24 · 42197642 ft
  5. Picaflorlaunched as Caliban II · 3 names since 1969No. 18 · 42196942 ft
  6. Cat's Meowlaunched as Caliban · 3 names since 1968No. 17 · 42196842 ft

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