Mercedes III
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| Category | Placing |
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Profile
This Ted Kaufman designed 40 footer was probably instrumental in changing yacht construction after having a fantastic series of wins in the Admirals Cup series 1967. Probably a boat that will be forever known in world ocean racing, with a healthy age allowance she could surprise.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Mercedes III |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | 450 |
| Owner | A.T.Clutton |
| Skipper | A.T.Clutton (2) |
| Navigator | J Millar (2) |
| Crew | A J Nicholls (1), E Nicholls (1), D Jenkins (1), B Gayfer (1), N Golding (1), N Snell (1) |
| 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) |