Merritt · Hull No. 49 · 3 names since 1989

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FormerlyWhistlerWychmere

Merritt Hull 49, a Merritt launched in 1989 as Whistler, from the yard's own registry.

Her story, name by name

  1. From 1989

    Whistler

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  2. 1989

    Delivery

    Launched 1989 as Whistler, Hull 49 in the yard's registry, 63 feet.

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  3. Undated

    Wychmere

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

  4. 2022 – present

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    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

    Renamed from Wychmere between the July 2021 and January 2022 Coast Guard files. Hailing port moved from Key West, FL to Coral Gables, FL. Official number and HIN unchanged.

SistersOther Merritt 63s, then 1989 builds

  1. Leslie Annelaunched as R & R · 3 names since 1990No. 50 · 63199063 ft
  2. Be Cooleylaunched as Can’t Touch Dis · 2 names since 1991No. 51 · 63199163 ft
  3. RunawayNo. 48 · 46198946 ft

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