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Merritt · Hull No. 97

Kristina

Merritt hull 97, an 86 launched in 2014 as Kristina. In 2016 Marlin counted her among the fastest sport-fishing boats: 39 knots on twin MTU M94 16V2000s, 5,200 hp together, at 145,000 lb, based in Nantucket.

Her story, name by name

  1. 2014 – present

    KristinaCurrent

    Reported · merrittboat.com

  2. 2014

    Delivery

    Launched 2014 as Kristina, Hull 97 in the yard's registry, 86 feet.

    Reported · merrittboat.com

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Coverage

SistersOther Merritt 86s, then 2014 builds

  1. Dirt Worklaunched as III Amigos · 2 names since 2013No. 96 · 86201386 ft
  2. FlyerNo. 100 · 86201686 ft
  3. What A Countrylaunched as Bree · 2 names since 2016No. 101 · 86201686 ft
  4. Mavericklaunched as Dauntless · 2 names since 2011No. 95 · 86201186 ft
  5. Tangaroalaunched as Reel Tight · 2 names since 2017No. 103 · 86201786 ft
  6. Me And The Boyslaunched as Destiny · 2 names since 2010No. 94 · 86201086 ft

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