Mercedes V
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| Category | Placing |
|---|---|
Profile
This is the latest and perhaps the last in the string of famous Mercedes ocean races built by Ted Kaufman. Potentially this is one of the fastest boats in Australia and if sailed to her potential will be amongst the place getters.
Member of the NSW Southern Cross Cup team.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Mercedes V |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | 2140 |
| Owner | Harry Janes |
| Skipper | Harry Janes (2) |
| Navigator | R Foster (2) |
| Crew | E McLennan (3), H Burrell (2), Phil Edmonds (4), R Johnston (3), C Strauss (2), G White (1). |
| State | NSW |
| Club | CYCA |
| Type | Two tonner |
| LOA | 12.65 |
| Beam | 3.81 |
| Draft | 2.21 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1977 |
| Designer | Scott Kaufman (USA) |