Merry Conceit
'Merry Conceit'
'Merry Conceit'
Owned by Peter Brett. Cutter Length 22'4", Beam 7'5". Draught 3'7". Built by William Ferris, Looe about 1890 as a Cornish Fishing Boat. Converted to a yacht in 1929.
The Merry Conceit Half Model is in the 'Centenery Room'
Round the Island Race 1931. Winner
Round the Island Race 1931. Winner
'Merry Conceit'
'Merry Conceit'
Merry Conceit entered the ISC's first race 'Round the Island' with 25 entries she was the smallest boat in the race and finished 16th at 19:38:39 corrected to 16:18:27.
Merry Conceit entered the ISC's first race 'Round the Island' with 25 entries she was the smallest boat in the race and finished 16th at 19:38:39 corrected to 16:18:27.
Her actual time on the water was 11hrs-38min-39sec. and she was the first boat on corrected time out of 25 boats entered.
Her actual time on the water was 11hrs-38min-39sec. and she was the first boat on corrected time out of 25 boats entered.
Merry Conceit at the start of the Round the Island Race 1931 (back right)
More information about the 1931 RIR Results can be found by selecting the link below.