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More Meridian mutations . . .

Posted By: Greg
Date: 9/29/07 3:36p.m.

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In Response To: Google "Meridian Bermuda" . . . (Lee)

Thanks for the input. I haven't much to contribute regarding the Bermuda Meridian, but would add my own limited research regarding the evolution of the marque.
My understanding is that at some point when production of the Meridian moved to the US, Philip Rhodes' son Bodie, and Jim McCurdy - not yet McCurdy & Rhodes - "stretched" Philip Sr's original design by a foot or so, or to just shy of 26'. The outward tells of that effort are two, rather than one, small dead lights in the forward cabin, and truncation of the Meridian's full keel to a much shorter "fin keel", with a skeg mounted rudder.
There is a photo of the stretch Meridian floating about online. Unfortunately it appears - despite owning one - that I've lost the link in both my picture files and my bookmarks, so I'm unable to provide a photo. Perhaps Rachel, who has an amazing database of boat lore stored in her head, will be able to cite the site.

Messages In This Thread

Meridian "Bermuda" model .. is that what I have? -- V. Cleary -- 9/24/07 7:34p.m.

I couldn't find any pics or drawings before -- Charlie Jones, Meridian 25 Tehani, Magnolia Beach, Texas -- 9/24/07 8:18p.m.

Nice ! -- Lee -- 9/25/07 4:29a.m.

Google "Meridian Bermuda" . . . -- Lee -- 9/26/07 8:01a.m.

More Meridian mutations . . . -- Greg -- 9/29/07 3:36p.m.

At the moment, I don't have my source, but here's a photo -- Rachel -- 9/30/07 12:03a.m.

What you got -- Jim Blessing -- 9/28/07 12:39p.m.

Meridian Research -- David Burchell -- 9/28/07 12:52p.m.

Let us know, V, okay? Indeed good spotting, Jim -- Rachel -- 9/28/07 3:57p.m.

it's definately a "meridian", due only to the fact .. -- v. cleary -- 9/30/07 6:41p.m.

Interesting. The Meridian IS 24'9" (specs anyway), so that fits. -- Rachel -- 10/1/07 7:20p.m.

More Meridai Info? -- David Burchell -- 9/29/07 4:20p.m.

Thank you . . . -- Greg -- 9/29/07 4:38p.m.

A Meridian 26 -- Greg -- 11/1/07 4:55p.m.

Interesting. You got the CD then? I was wondering. -- Charlie Jones, Meridian 25 "Tehani" Magnolia Beach, Tex -- 11/1/07 5:11p.m.

I got it yesterday . . . -- Greg -- 11/1/07 5:39p.m.

Wow. What a cool project boat! -- Lee -- 10/1/07 10:34a.m.

More Meridian Info -- David Burchell -- 10/6/07 4:09p.m.

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