Merritt · Hull No. 26 · 1977 · 2 names since 1977

Mistress

FormerlyBelama

Merritt Hull 26, a 43-footer launched in 1977 as Belama and known since as Mistress.

Build sheetMerritt · Hull No. 26 · 1977

Designer
Merritt's Boat & Engine Works, in-house
Built for
Newt Belcher
Construction
Cold-molded

Her story, name by name

  1. From 1977

    Belama

    Confirmed · merrittboat.com, Wikipedia

  2. 1977

    Delivery

    Launched 1977 as Belama, Hull 26 in the yard's registry, 43 feet. Works between South Florida and Cape Cod.

    Confirmed · merrittboat.com, Wikipedia

  3. Undated

    MistressCurrent

    Reported · Wikipedia

SistersOther Merritt 43s, then 1977 builds

  1. No. 25SeaJeannielaunched as Snee Kee Pete · 2 names since 1976No. 25 · 43197643 ft
  2. Legacylaunched as No Problem · 7 names since 1975No. 23 · 43197543 ft
  3. Fighting LadyNo. 27 · 43197943 ft
  4. Jackpotlaunched as Cookie Too · 3 names since 1982No. 38 · 43198243 ft
  5. No. 28Lee Sidelaunched as Xi Phias · 4 names since 1977No. 28 · 53197753.6 ft

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