Mercedes III
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| Category | Placing |
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Profile
This famous sloop was designed by Miller–Kaufman, and built by Cec Quilkey in 1966. This is Keith Farfor's second Hobart race in this ex-Admirals Cup boat.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Mercedes III |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | B450 |
| Owner | Keith R.Farfor |
| Skipper | Keith R.Farfor (2) |
| Crew | John Force 92), Jim Ruddle (1), Guido Calkeon, Andrew Plympton (1), Martin Everett, Peter Avery, Allan Morehen. |
| State | VIC |
| Club | Royal Brighton Yacht Club |
| LOA | 12.19 |
| Beam | 3.48 |
| Draft | 2.03 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1966 |
| Designer | Ted Kaufman & Bob Miller (Ben Lexcen) (NSW) |
| Builder | Quilkey Bros (NSW) |