Merritt · Hull No. 71 · 3 names since 2001

Rock N Reel

FormerlyReel TightBeast

Merritt Hull 71, a Merritt launched in 2001 as Reel Tight, from the yard's own registry.

Her story, name by name

  1. From 2001

    Reel Tight

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  2. 2001

    Delivery

    Launched 2001 as Reel Tight, Hull 71 in the yard's registry, 80 feet.

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  3. Undated

    Beast

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

  4. 2021 – present

    Rock N ReelCurrent

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

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

SistersOther Merritt 80s, then 2001 builds

  1. Remain Calmlaunched as Christina · 2 names since 2000No. 68 · 80200080 ft
  2. What A Countrylaunched as Lady Columbo · 3 names since 2003No. 76 · 80200380 ft
  3. Day MoneyNo. 81 · 80200480 ft
  4. Beastlaunched as E.T. · 3 names since 2005No. 82 · 80200580 ft
  5. Merrittoriouslaunched as Snap Roll · 3 names since 2006No. 83 · 80200680 ft
  6. Reel WheelsNo. 86 · 80200780 ft

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