An evolution of Merritt boats, in formation. The 42’ Caliban, built solely by Roy Merritt in 1967, the 72’ Brier Patch built in 2009. And the 86’ Destiny, splashed in 2011.
Merritt’s Boat and Engine Works – Jane S
Viking—2019 July/August issue
Hatteras—2019 July/August issue
Bertram—2019 July/August issue
Bayliss—2019 July/August issue
Spencer Yachts—2020 March issue
Ritchie Howell—2020 March issue
Contender—2020 March issue
Merrit's Boats—2020 March issue
Bayliss Boatworks, Endeavor 60
The 60′ Edeavor: the first Bayliss.
Ritchie Howell Custom Carolina Yachts – TFB
The Sea Fix, a Ritchie boat splashed in 2019, exemplifies Howell’s modern creations—the heritage of which can be traced to a conversation between two North Carolina charter captains. Photo courtesy Pepper Ailor
Feels Like the First Time – Contender 25
The Contender 31 Classic. It was boats like this one that put Contender on the map.
Spencer Yachts – Biopsy, Anticipation
Spencer hull number one during the build.
The Story Behind Their First: Viking Yachts 40’ Convertible
The Viking 40 was the first venture into the world of fiberglass boats.
The Story Behind Their First- Hatteras Yachts
Crew at work on the Knit Wits, the original fiberglass “convertible” from Hatteras Yachts.
