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Mercedes IV

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Well raced yacht coming up for her 13th Sydney Hobart, Mercedes IV was fourth under IOR in 1975, 6th under IOR in 1984, was 1st in Division A in the 1989 Sydney Moololaba Race and 1st in Division A in the 1989 CYCA Winter Series. Mercedes IV also represented Australia in the 1975 Admiral's Cup in England, and this year will be sailing in the IMS class.

Competitor Details

Yacht Name Mercedes IV
Sail Number 1224
Owner Peter Stronach
Skipper Peter Stronach (4)
Crew D Aubrey (8), A Parker (8).
State NSW
Club CYCA
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)