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1996 Merritt Sportfish

Charleston, South Carolina

$2,499,000

WISH YOU WERE HERE, a 75' foot Merritt thoroughbred sportfish with classic lines, varnished teak everywhere, and an over-the-top interior. This highly customized sport fish now has over $300k in recent upgrades. Equipped with (3) Seakeeper 9's, a Full tower w/upper station, and extensive cold storage, this boat is truly an anglers dream. WISH YOU WERE HERE has fished waters worldwide for some of the most renowned owners. She has spent her life being cared for by Merritt's Boatworks, who have ensured this exquisite machine is consistently up to their standard. Don't miss your opportunity to own a true piece of fishing history and a chance to be a part of a long line of legendary owners.

 

Key Features and Upgrades:

  • New washer and dryer
  • New canvass
  • New wolf oven
  • 2 New seakeeper 9 with warranty
  • Net carpet through out  
  • New stereo and speakers in helm and cockpit
  • New sonar 2021
  • New Furuno nav net /radar 2024
  • New Garmin system 2021
  • 2 Fridgebar ice machines 2022,2024
  • New underwater lights w/poco controller 
  • New water maker /spot-free unit 2022
  • 2 New headhunter fresh water pumps
  • New AC cooling pumps
  • All new hydronic valves
  • Gost system/tracking 2022
  • Starlink 
  • New LED spreader lights 2024
  • All teak striped w/30 coats finished
  • New fusion w/New speakers
  • New led TV throughout
  • New helm chairs 2023, (3) pedestals w/teak footrests
  • Sunshade,full transom/cockpit cover
  • Full service on generations 
  • Up-to-date service on engines
  • Upgraded elbows/manifolds2024
  • New upgraded oil pan gaskets 2024
  • New carpet and sound padding 2022
  • Soda blast repair bottom, 2 coats black widow burnished
  • New cutlass bearings 2024
  • New shaft seals 2023
  • New Bottom Paint 2024
  • Propspeed 2024

Disclaimer

KAM Yacht Sales, LLC is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Denison Yachting - Palm Beach.

Basic Boat Info

Tax Status: Paid
Boat Name: WISH YOU WERE HERE
Make: Merritt
Model: Sportfish
Year: 1996
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Fiberglass
Boat Hull ID: MBN75057C696
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 75 ft / 22.86 m
Length Overall: 75 ft / 22.86 m
Beam: 19'8 ft / 6.00 m
Max Draft: 5'8 ft / 1.73 m
Displacement: 130,000 lb
Dry Weight: 120,000 lb
Cabins Count: 3

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: MTU
  • Model: 16V2000 M90
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 1,800hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Year: 1996
  • Engine Hours: 5400
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: MTU
  • Model: 16V2000 M90
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 1,800hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Year: 1996
  • Engine Hours: 5400
Total Engine Power: 3,600hp
Cruising Speed: 27 kn
Maximum Speed: 33 kn
Displacement Type: Full Load

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 2,850 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 450 gal

Other

Heads Count: 3
Boat Class: Sports Fishing Boats

Deck and Hull
  • Muir Windlass- Atlantic 4000 Hydraulic
  • Stainless Steel anchor, 100 LBS.
  • 60’ High Tensile 1/2” Anchor Chain - 250” 3 Strand Nylon Rope
  • Aqualuma Underwater Lights: (4) Across Transom, (2) Straight Down 
Cockpit and Fishing Equipment
  • (2) 24V LP Outlets
  • (2) 12V Kite Reel Outlets
  • Eskimo Ice Machine
  • Bluewater Rocket Launcher
  • (2) Custom Merritt Freezers
  • (2) Custom Merritt Refrigerators
  • Live Well Sump Box For Deckwell
  • (2) In Deck Fish Boxes
  • (3) Tackle Drawers
  • Large Storage Area
  • Ambient Air In Cockpit Overhead
  • 36’ Rupp Triple Spreader Outriggers
  • (2) Miya Epoc US-9 Teaser Reels In Bridge Overhead
  • Ample Rod Storage In Bridge Seats and Salon Sofa
Galley
  • Miele Convection Oven
  • Sharp Carousel Microwave
  • (2) Merritt Custom Refrigerators
  • (2) Merritt Custom Freezers
  • Hoshizaki Icemaker
  • Frigidaire Wine Cooler
  • Kitchenaid Compactor
  • Miele Dishwasher
Salon
  • Entertainment Center
  • Large U- shaped sofa
  • Table
  • (2) occasional chairs
  • End table
  • Rod storage
Master Stateroom
  • King berth
  • Sofa
  • (2) Side tables
  • Carpet throughout
  • (2) speakers
  • Ensuite head and shower
Guest Stateroom Port
  • Twin lower bunks
  • Ensuite head and shower
Flybridge
  • Furuno 25 KW - 6’Array 
  • Furuno 12 KW - 4' Array
  • Simrad AP50
  • Furuno Nav Net 3D Blackbox
  • Garmin 5212
  • Nobletec - Mac Base
  • Furuno DFF1 - Furuno 1KW Chirp (Depth/Video Sounders)
  • (2) Furuno RD-33 Multi-Display
  • ACR Spotlight
  • (4) KEP 19" monitors
  • (2) Icom VHF’s (M502)
  • Furuno AIS
  • Fusion IP600
  • Bow Thruster Controls
Tower
  • Ritchie Compass
  • Icom M502 VHF
  • Furuno MFD-8 Monitor

 

Laundry
  • Miele Stacked Front load Washer and Dryer

 

Crew Quarters
  • Upper/lower twin berths
  • Access to engine room
  • Ensuite head and shower
Electrical Equipment
  • (2) Kilo Pak Generators 
  • AGM batteries
  • (2) 50 AMP Shore power 
  • 12V, 24V DC
  • 110V, 220V AC
Mechanical Equipment
  • Cruisair Chilled Water System (3)
  • Sea Keeper Stabilized
  • (2) Watermakers Inc. Watermakers (WMS 1200)
  • Bow Thruster
  • Koop Nautic Steering System
  • (6) Racor Fuel Separators/Filtration
  • Headhunter Fresh Water System:
  • Rule Bilge Water System
  • JenAir Air Compressor

 

Safety Equipment
  • Fire Suppression System
  • Kidde Smoke Detector
  • Halon Fixed FM System
  • Givins 6-man Life Rafts
  • Life Ring
  • (2) ACR GPIRBS
  • Flares

 

Exclusions
  • Owners personal items
Disclaimer

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. Hours listed may vary from actual hours due to recent use. Purchaser is encouraged to verify hours prior to purchase. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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