Merritt · Hull No. 3 · 1957 · 10 names since 1957
Big Bad John
FormerlyCalibanMerittimeStriperMeltemiSweatChipsHooked IIPapaBilly B
Merritt Hull 3, a 37-footer launched in 1957 as Caliban and known since as Big Bad John.
Build sheetMerritt · Hull No. 3 · 1957
- Designer
- Merritt's Boat & Engine Works, in-house
- Construction
- Strip-planked yellow cedar on mahogany frames
Her story, name by name
- From 1957
Caliban
Confirmed · merrittboat.com, Wikipedia
- 1957
Delivery
Launched 1957 as Caliban, Hull 3 in the yard's registry, 37 feet. The first 37-footer, strip-planked in yellow cedar over mahogany frames, USCG number 276422.
Confirmed · merrittboat.com, Wikipedia
- Undated
Merittime
Reported · Wikipedia
- Undated
Striper
Reported · Wikipedia
- Undated
Meltemi
Reported · Wikipedia
- Undated
Sweat
Reported · Wikipedia
- Undated
Chips
Reported · Wikipedia
- Undated
Hooked II
Reported · Wikipedia
- Undated
Papa
Reported · Wikipedia
- Undated
Billy B
Reported · Wikipedia
- Undated
Big Bad JohnCurrent
Reported · Wikipedia
SistersOther Merritt 37s, then 1957 builds
Do Staylaunched as Val Jean IV · 4 names since 1958No. 4 · 37195837 ft- No. 5Benchmarklaunched as Windsong · 13 names since 1959No. 5 · 37195937 ft
- No. 6Annalilaunched as Joan E · 4 names since 1960No. 6 · 37196037 ft
Talon IIlaunched as Timid Tuna · 14 names since 1961No. 7 · 37196134.9 ft
Releaselaunched as Tuna Teaser · 5 names since 1961No. 8 · 37196137 ft- No. 9Sangria Ilaunched as Caliban · 3 names since 1962No. 9 · 37196237 ft
Not yet on record: tournament record and photographs.