The Yachts

Indec Merit

 

One of five Victorian entries and one of two Volvo 60s competing this year, Indec Merit is now owned by David Gotze and has achieved some notable results including line honours in the Melbourne to Hobart Race last Christmas.
 

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Indec Merit
Sail Number 8679
Owner David Gotze
Skipper David Gotze
Crew A Buckland, D McGain, J Paterson, S Danne, R Keys, F Johnson, R Killip, K Kerr, D Kilponen, M Whitbourn, R Schilling, R Leaper.
State VIC
Club CYCA and RBYC
Type Volvo Ocean 60
Designer Bruce Farr
Builder Marten Marine (NZ)
Construction Kevlar Foam Sandwich
LOA 19.26
Beam 5.25
Draft 3.75