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Mercedes III

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Mercedes III was part of the winning Australian team of the 67 Admirals Cup, returning again in '69 to finish 2nd. That same year she competed in the Sydney Hobart to place 6th overall. She always finished in the top half of fleet. During this time she was owned by her famous designer, Ted Kaufman and now races out of Melbourne. Did well to place 6th on the 20 year Veteran Division in '94.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Mercedes III
Sail Number S 450
Owner Martin Ryan
Skipper P Hinrichsen (1)
Crew A Hartnett (1), F Crenshaw (1), F Fels (1), F Leary (1), A Gordon (1),
State VIC
Club Royal Melbourne Yacht Squadron
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)