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Merritt · Hull No. 79 · 3 names since 2004

Christina

FormerlyDauntlessWatashee

Merritt Hull 79, a Merritt launched in 2004 as Dauntless, from the yard's own registry.

Her story, name by name

  1. From 2004

    Dauntless

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  2. 2004

    Delivery

    Launched 2004 as Dauntless, Hull 79 in the yard's registry, 72 feet.

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  3. Undated

    Watashee

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

  4. 2025 – present

    ChristinaCurrent

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

    Renamed from Watashee between the January 2024 and January 2025 Coast Guard files. Hailing port moved from Jupiter, FL to Stuart, FL. Official number and HIN unchanged.

SistersOther Merritt 72s, then 2004 builds

  1. E.T.No. 80 · 72200472 ft
  2. Mystic Leelaunched as Bree · 2 names since 2003No. 77 · 72200372 ft
  3. Tyson’s PrideNo. 84 · 72200572 ft
  4. Rodeolaunched as Promise · 3 names since 2002No. 73 · 72200272 ft
  5. Out-A-Linelaunched as Bree · 2 names since 2007No. 85 · 72200772 ft
  6. Mixed Logiclaunched as Shann · 4 names since 2007No. 87 · 72200772 ft

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