Merritt gained particular notoriety during the 1950s through the 1970s
with its 37- and 43-foot custom sport fishing boats, which together with
boats like those being built at the same time by Rybovich gave birth to
a new category of fishing yachts and helped fuel the growth of big game
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The Bertram 31

Few, if any, other boats have had such a profound
influence on the design of power boats as has the Bertram 31. The first boat
design to use a Deep-V hull, it is arguably the most famous modern boat design
ever built, the 31 Bertram has achieved a near cult status, infecting boaters
around the world. Designed by Ray Hunt and built by Richard Bertram, the 31 was
in production for 25 years. Many are still on the water and in use throughout
the world.
"The 31 has become a benchmark both in terms of sea keeping ability and rugged
fiberglass construction. It has had a reputation from the start as a boat that
will take you out and bring you back."
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