Merritt · Hull No. 47 · 3 names since 1987

Five O'clock Somewhere

FormerlyAmbushNecee J

Merritt Hull 47, a Merritt launched in 1987 as Ambush, from the yard's own registry.

Her story, name by name

  1. From 1987

    Ambush

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  2. 1987

    Delivery

    Launched 1987 as Ambush, Hull 47 in the yard's registry, 46 feet.

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  3. Undated

    Necee J

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

  4. 2026 – present

    Five O'clock SomewhereCurrent

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

    Renamed from Necee J between the January 2025 and January 2026 Coast Guard files. Hailing port moved from Pompano Beach, FL to Marco Island, FL. Official number and HIN unchanged.

SistersOther Merritt 46s, then 1987 builds

  1. Formidablelaunched as Kimberly · 3 names since 1985No. 43 · 46198546 ft
  2. RunawayNo. 48 · 46198946 ft
  3. RerunNo. 41 · 46198446 ft
  4. CharadeNo. 42 · 46198446 ft
  5. Pretty PattiNo. 40 · 46198346 ft
  6. Renegade3 names since 1982No. 35 · 46198246 ft

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