Merritt · Hull No. 82 · 2005 · 3 names since 2005

Beast

FormerlyE.T.Speculator

Merritt Hull 82, a Merritt launched in 2005 as E.T., from the yard's own registry.

Build sheetMerritt · Hull No. 82 · 2005

Designer
Merritt's Boat & Engine Works, in-house
Construction
Cold-molded

Her story, name by name

  1. From 2005

    E.T.

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  2. 2005

    Delivery

    Launched 2005 as E.T., Hull 82 in the yard's registry, 80 feet.

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  3. Undated

    Speculator

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

  4. 2022 – present

    BeastCurrent

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

    Documented as Beast, hailing from Palm Beach, FL, by January 2022; the Coast Guard file carried her as Speculator of Key Largo, FL in July 2021. Same official number and HIN.

SistersOther Merritt 80s, then 2005 builds

  1. No. 81Day MoneyNo. 81 · 80200480 ft
  2. No. 83Merrittoriouslaunched as Snap Roll · 3 names since 2006No. 83 · 80200674.2 ft
  3. No. 76What A Countrylaunched as Lady Columbo · 3 names since 2003No. 76 · 80200372 ft
  4. Reel WheelsNo. 86 · 80200774.2 ft
  5. No. 88SeraphimNo. 88 · 80200874.2 ft
  6. No. 71Rock N Reellaunched as Reel Tight · 3 names since 2001No. 71 · 80200174.7 ft

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