Mercedes IV
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| Category | Placing |
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Profile
Designed by her original owner, Ted Kaufman, Mercedes IV represented Australia in the 1975 Admiral's Cup after finishing 4th in the 1974 Hobart race, her best effort yet. Beautifully built by Cec Quilkey, she now races out of Melbourne with much success, having won the 1979 Cock of the Bay. She also won the 1974 Montague Island Race.
Competitor Details
| Yacht Name | Mercedes IV |
|---|---|
| Sail Number | R1313 |
| Owner | D.L. & M.E.Braham |
| Skipper | Mike E.Braham (3) |
| Navigator | R Grant (1), |
| Crew | Matthew Short (1), Ian Short (1), Andrew Short (1), G Taylor (2), I Chisholm (2), J Stuart, C Pemberthy (1), B Pemberthy (1). |
| State | VIC |
| Club | Royal Yacht Club of Victoria |
| Type | Two tonner |
| LOA | 12.75 |
| Beam | 3.88 |
| Draft | 2.01 |
| Rig Type | Sloop |
| Year Launched | 1974 |
| Designer | Ted Kaufman (NSW) |
| Builder | Cec Quilkey (NSW) |