Merritt · Hull No. 28 · 1977 · 4 names since 1977

Lee Side

FormerlyXi PhiasLagniappeNicnac

Merritt Hull 28, a Merritt launched in 1977 as Xi Phias, from the yard's own registry.

Build sheetMerritt · Hull No. 28 · 1977

Designer
Merritt's Boat & Engine Works, in-house
Construction
Cold-molded

Her story, name by name

  1. From 1977

    Xi Phias

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  2. 1977

    Delivery

    Launched 1977 as Xi Phias, Hull 28 in the yard's registry, 53 feet.

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  3. Undated

    Lagniappe

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

  4. 2021 – 2026

    Nicnac

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

    Documented as Nicnac, hailing from Palm Beach, FL, by July 2021; the Coast Guard file carried her as Lagniappe of Jupiter, FL in April 2021. Same official number and HIN.

  5. 2026 – present

    Lee SideCurrent

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

    Documented as Lee Side, hailing from Marstons Mills, MA, by January 2026; the Coast Guard file carried her as Nicnac of Palm Beach, FL in January 2025. Same official number and HIN.

SistersOther Merritt 53s, then 1977 builds

  1. LisaNo. 29 · 53197853 ft
  2. Sea-DNo. 31 · 53197953 ft
  3. Mistresslaunched as Belama · 2 names since 1977No. 26 · 43197743 ft

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