Merritt · Hull No. 91 · 2009 · 3 names since 2009

Pursuit Of Excellence

FormerlyOwls NestSir' Reel

Merritt Hull 91, a Merritt launched in 2009 as Owls Nest, from the yard's own registry.

Build sheetMerritt · Hull No. 91 · 2009

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

Her story, name by name

  1. 2009 – 2022

    Owls Nest

    Reported · merrittboat.com, U.S. Coast Guard

  2. 2009

    Delivery

    Launched 2009 as Owls Nest, Hull 91 in the yard's registry, 72 feet.

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  3. 2022 – 2025

    Sir' Reel

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

    Documented as Sir' Reel, hailing from Lighthouse Point, FL, by January 2022; the Coast Guard file carried her as Owls Nest of Miami, FL in July 2021. Same official number and HIN.

  4. 2025 – present

    Pursuit Of ExcellenceCurrent

    Reported · U.S. Coast Guard

    Documented as Pursuit Of Excellence, hailing from New Orleans, LA, by January 2025; the Coast Guard file carried her as Sir' Reel of Lighthouse Point, FL in January 2024. Same official number and HIN.

SistersOther Merritt 72s, then 2009 builds

  1. No. 90Slingin Mudlaunched as Brier Patch · 2 names since 2009No. 90 · 72200972 ft
  2. Offshore LadyNo. 89 · 72200872 ft
  3. Out-A-Linelaunched as Bree · 2 names since 2007No. 85 · 72200772.3 ft
  4. Mixed Logiclaunched as Shann · 4 names since 2007No. 87 · 72200772 ft
  5. No. 92My LoveNo. 92 · 72201172 ft
  6. No. 84Tyson’s PrideNo. 84 · 72200572 ft

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