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Merritt · Hull No. 27

Fighting Lady

Merritt Hull 27, a 43-footer launched in 1979 as Fighting Lady.

Her story, name by name

  1. 1979 – present

    Fighting LadyCurrent

    Confirmed · merrittboat.com, Wikipedia

  2. 1979

    Delivery

    Launched 1979 as Fighting Lady, Hull 27 in the yard's registry, 43 feet. Dinny Phipps's second 43.

    Confirmed · merrittboat.com, Wikipedia

SistersOther Merritt 43s, then 1979 builds

  1. Mistresslaunched as Belama · 2 names since 1977No. 26 · 43197743 ft
  2. SeaJeannielaunched as Snee Kee Pete · 2 names since 1976No. 25 · 43197643 ft
  3. Jackpotlaunched as Cookie Too · 3 names since 1982No. 38 · 43198243 ft
  4. Legacylaunched as No Problem · 7 names since 1975No. 23 · 43197543 ft
  5. Sea-DNo. 31 · 53197953 ft
  6. Watertightlaunched as Lawless · 4 names since 1979No. 32 · 46197946 ft

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