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Mercedes III

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Launched in 1966, she proved to be one of the top Australian yachts, and with her successes in the winning 1967 Admiral's Cup team, she was rated as one of the best yachts in the world. This will be her eighth Hobart and despite being a favourite in early years, her best placings were 5th and 6th. In later years she came 25, 30, 48 and 37. She is still capable of giving a good showing.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Mercedes III
Sail Number 450
Owner A.T.Clutton
Skipper A.T.Clutton (1)
Crew A J Nicholls (1), E Nicholls, D Jenkins, B Gayfer, N Golding, J Snell.
State NSW
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)