Merritt · Hull No. 28 · 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.

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

    Renamed from Lagniappe between the April and July 2021 Coast Guard files. Hailing port moved from Jupiter, FL to Palm Beach, FL. Official number and HIN unchanged.

  5. 2026 – present

    Lee SideCurrent

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

    Renamed from Nicnac between the January 2025 and January 2026 Coast Guard files. Hailing port moved from Palm Beach, FL to Marstons Mills, MA. Official number and HIN unchanged.

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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