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2002 Merritt 72 Sportfish

Pompano Beach, Florida

$2,450,000

IN FLIGHT is the only cold molded 72' Merritt ever made. Her spacious 4 stateroom / 3 head layout is accented with lavish teak interior throughout. Many updates have been made to this vessel. She is in immaculate condition! 

 

 

Disclaimer

KAM Yacht Sales, LLC is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Merritt's Boat & Engine Works Brokerage.

Basic Boat Info

Boat Name: IN FLIGHT
Make: Merritt
Model: 72 Sportfish
Year: 2002
Condition: Used
Category: Power
Construction: Composite
Boat Hull ID: MBN72073E202
Has Hull ID: Yes

Dimensions

Length: 72 ft / 21.95 m
Length Overall: 72 ft / 21.95 m
Beam: 20 ft / 6.10 m
Cabins Count: 4

Engines / Speed

Engines: 2
Engine #1 Specs:
  • Make: MTU
  • Model: 16V2000 M90
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 1,800hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 3950
  • Engine Location: Port
Engine #2 Specs:
  • Make: MTU
  • Model: 16V2000 M90
  • Fuel: Diesel
  • Engine Power: 1,800hp
  • Type: Inboard
  • Engine Hours: 3950
  • Engine Location: Starboard
Total Engine Power: 3,600hp
Cruising Speed: 30 kn
Maximum Speed: 36 kn

Tanks

Fuel Tanks: 1
Fuel Tank Capacity: 2,350 gal
Water Tanks: 1
Water Tank Capacity: 250 gal

Other

Heads Count: 3
Boat Class: Sports Fishing Boats

Recent Upgrades

New A/V and Electronics - 2022 New Exhaust Risers - 2023 New Shaft and Rudder Seals - 2023 Bottom Soda Blasted - 2023 

Accommodations
Guest sleep comfortably this four stateroom - three head layout. All new A/V systems on board. Tastefully decorated with granite and marble countertops and burl wood floors in the galley and heads. The master stateroom is located down the companionway stairs to port with a full king with storage underneath. Side tables with drawers and cedar lined storage along hillside. Large cedar hanging closet with shoe racks and shelves. Built in five drawer dresser with A/V above across from berth. Full ensuite head and shower. The aft guest/crew stateroom is located opposite of the master to starboard with upper and lower berths with storage below. Book shelves, tv’s and reading lights compliment each bunk. Cedar lined hanging locker with drawers below. Entrance to shared head and shower. Forward to starboard is the captains cabin with raised single berth and cedar lined hanging locker below and three storage drawers. The VIP stateroom is all the way forward with ensuite head and shower. It boast a queen berth with storage underneath. To starboard is a large cedar lined hanging locker, dresser drawers and entertainment center behind mirrored doors.There are two book cases on shelf above headboard and reading lights overhead. Matching nightstands with storage. 
Galley / Laundry Equipment
  • Gaggeneau 4-Burner Cooktop 
  • GE Convection / Microwave oven 
  • Merritt Custom Built in Refrigerator and Freezer 
  • (2) Sub-Zero refrigerated drawers 
  • Under Counter cocktail ice machine 
  • Miele Front Loading Washer and Dryer in companionway closet 
Cockpit
  • (2) 80 Gallon Custom Deck Live Wells that plumb into deck at chair base
  •  Sea Chest Box with (4) Rule 2000 Pumps and (4) Outlets for Livewells in Lazzerette 
  • Flat Screen Monitor that projects thru window on starboard bulkhead 
  • Cockpit Engine Controls with Jog Lever in slide out drawer 
  • Merritt Fighting Chair 
  • Large Insulated Fish Box in Deck with Eskimo Ice plumbed in 
  • Full beam lazzerette with plenty of storage 
  • Refrigerated drink box in mezzanine deck 
  • Oversized Refrigerator / Freezer in mezzanine deck 
  • Large Freezer in mezzanine deck 
  • Tackle Drawers 
  • Mezzanine Seating with storage 
  • Freshwater Washdown 
  • Gaff and Mop lockers under gunwales 
  • (4) Electric Reel outlets under gunwales 
  • Dive Compressor Fills under gunwales 
Flybridge
  • C-Worthy Enclosure
  • Teak Console with (2) Helm Chairs
  • Port and Starboard Bench Seating with rod storage underneath
  • Ample Storage in Brow
  • (2) Air Conditioning units in Brow for Bridge and Cockpit
  • Freshwater Sink
  • Freshwater Wash Down
  • Refrigerated Drink Box
  • Hydraulic Outrigger Unit in Brow
  • (2) Miya Epoch US-9 Teaser Reels in Overhead
  • Bilge Pump / High Water Indicator Lights in Console 
Electronics / Navigational Equipment

Electronics and Navigation Equipment Upgraded in 2022

  • 22” Garmin Touchscreen
  • (2) 17” Garmin Touchscreens
  • Furuno 72 Mile Blackbox Radar
  • Garmin Radar 
  • (5) Garmin Hi-Res Camaras in Engine Room and Pump Room 
  • Furuno Blackbox Sounder
  • Furuno RD-33
  • Ritchie Compass
  • Simrad AP22 Autopilot
  • Hot Eye Night Vision Camara ACR Spotlight
  • Fusion Stereo
  • JL Audio Amp and JL Speakers
  • Headhunter Tank Sentry Fuel and Water Gauges
  • (2) Icom IC-M504 VHF’s
  • Standard Horizon VHF in Tower
  • Icom IC-M127 VHF in Salon
  • Icom IC-M7 SSB in Salon
  • Garmin 8601 Gyro compass in Salon 
Audio / Visual
  • (5) DirecTV HD Receivers
  • 46” Samsung TV - Main Salon
  • 26” Samsung TV - Master Stateroom
  • 26” Samsung TV - VIP Stateroom
  • (2) 20”Samsung TV’s - Aft Bunk Room
  • 20” Samsung TV - Captains Stateroom
  • 20” Samsung TV/Monitor in Pop Up at Dinette
  • KVH M7 TracVision HD   
Deck / Equipment
  • Clark Dive Compressor 
  • (6) Dive Tank Racks in Lazzerette
  • Racks for Surfboards and Kayaks on Hardtop
  • Muir Atlantic 4000 Hydraulic Anchor Windlass and Capstan
  • 80 lb. Stainless Suncor Anchor in Pulpit
  • 150 ft 1/2” Chain - 250’ 3/4” Rope
  • Fortress Anchor in Lazzerette
  • Swim / Dive Ladder
  • (4) Bi-Xenon Underwater Lights 
Electrical System
  • Shore Power - 240 Volt 60 Hz Single Phase 
  • (2) 50 Amp Shore Cords
  • (2) 50 Amp Shore Cord Receptacles on each side in cockpit
  • (2) 30kW Kilo-Pak Generators - Port 2665 Hrs. Stbd 2663 Hrs.
  • (6) Odyssey Batteries: Main Engines-24V Generator starting-24V General service-24V
  • (2) Newmar Battery Chargers 
Engine Room / Mechanical Equipment / Pump Room
  • (2) DDC/MTU 16V2000 M90 Engines 1800 HP Port 3950 Hrs. Stbd 3950 Hrs.
  • Twin-Disc Transmissions - 2:1 Gear Ratio 
  • 4” Propellor Shafts
  • Quantum Hydraulic Bow Thruster 30 HP with Switches in Control Handles
  • Remote Wireless Controller for Bow Thruster and Windlass
  • Watermakers inc. 2500 GPD Watermaker in Pumproom
  • Hynautic Steering System
  • Grunfos Freshwater System with (3) Pumps in Pumproom
  • Custom Air Compressor
  • Merritt Oil Change System
  • (2) 30 Gal. Oil Tanks in Pumproom
  • Fuel Shut-Off Valves on Back Bulkhead
  • (2) Cockpit Refrigeration / Freezer Compressors
  • Galley refrigeration / Freezer Compressor in Pumproom
  • (2) Dometic Chilled Water A/C Units in Pumproom
  • Clark Dive Compressor in Pumproom
  • (2) Isotemp 20 Gal. Hot Water Heaters
  • Kidde Automatic Fire Suppression System in Engine Room and Pump Room 
Exclusions

Owners personal property, fishing tackle. 

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. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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