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1996 Merritt Convertible
$2,100,000 (£1,581,088)
Cape May, New Jersey
Merritt Sportfish 1996 yacht cruising on open water with cargo ship in background.
Merritt Sportfish 1996 yacht cruising at sunset on open water.
1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht cruising on open water.
1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht cruising at sunset on open water.
1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht cruising near a bridge on a sunny day.
Merritt Sportfish 1996 yacht cruising on open sea under clear blue sky.
1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht on open water under clear blue sky.
Merritt Sportfish 1996 yacht cruising on open water at sunset.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht deck at night, featuring elegant wood finishes.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht deck illuminated at night.
1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with elegant wooden deck and seating, illuminated at night.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with elegant wooden deck and seating at night.
Luxurious interior of 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with striped seating and wood finish.
Interior view of 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht helm with modern navigation equipment.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with modern navigation controls and plush seating.
Spacious interior of 1996 Merritt Sportfish boat with wooden accents and seating.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with elegant seating and ambient lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with elegant seating and warm lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with elegant leather seating and ambient lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with elegant seating and warm lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with elegant seating and warm lighting.
Luxurious interior of a 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with elegant wood finishes and ambient lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with elegant wood finishes and ambient lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with elegant wood finishes and ambient lighting.
Luxurious cabin interior of 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with twin beds and elegant lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht bedroom with elegant decor and ambient lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht bedroom with elegant lighting and plush bedding.
Luxurious bathroom in a 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with elegant fixtures and wood accents.
Cozy cabin with bunk beds in 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht.
Cozy cabin with bunk beds in a 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht.
Luxurious bathroom in 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with modern fixtures and elegant design.
Luxurious bathroom in 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with elegant wood finishes and modern fixtures.
Engine room of a 1996 Merritt Sportfish boat, showcasing a powerful marine engine.
Engine room of 1996 Merritt Sportfish boat with dual engines and clean, organized layout.
Merritt Sportfish 1996 yacht cruising on open water with cargo ship in background.
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Merritt Sportfish 1996 yacht cruising at sunset on open water.
1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht cruising on open water.
1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht cruising at sunset on open water.
1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht cruising near a bridge on a sunny day.
Merritt Sportfish 1996 yacht cruising on open sea under clear blue sky.
1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht on open water under clear blue sky.
Merritt Sportfish 1996 yacht cruising on open water at sunset.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht deck at night, featuring elegant wood finishes.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht deck illuminated at night.
1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with elegant wooden deck and seating, illuminated at night.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with elegant wooden deck and seating at night.
Luxurious interior of 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with striped seating and wood finish.
Interior view of 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht helm with modern navigation equipment.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with modern navigation controls and plush seating.
Spacious interior of 1996 Merritt Sportfish boat with wooden accents and seating.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with elegant seating and ambient lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with elegant seating and warm lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with elegant leather seating and ambient lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with elegant seating and warm lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with elegant seating and warm lighting.
Luxurious interior of a 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with elegant wood finishes and ambient lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with elegant wood finishes and ambient lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht interior with elegant wood finishes and ambient lighting.
Luxurious cabin interior of 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with twin beds and elegant lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht bedroom with elegant decor and ambient lighting.
Luxurious 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht bedroom with elegant lighting and plush bedding.
Luxurious bathroom in a 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with elegant fixtures and wood accents.
Cozy cabin with bunk beds in 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht.
Cozy cabin with bunk beds in a 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht.
Luxurious bathroom in 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with modern fixtures and elegant design.
Luxurious bathroom in 1996 Merritt Sportfish yacht with elegant wood finishes and modern fixtures.
Engine room of a 1996 Merritt Sportfish boat, showcasing a powerful marine engine.
Engine room of 1996 Merritt Sportfish boat with dual engines and clean, organized layout.
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1996 Merritt Convertible | 23m

Cape May, New Jersey

$2,100,000 (£1,581,088) VAT incl.

7207 hours

engine

Engine

MTU 16V2000 M90

power

Total Power

3600hp

engineHours

Engine Hours

7207

boatClass

Class

Sport Fisherman

length

Length

22.86m

year

Year

1996

boatModel

Model

Convertible

capacity

Capacity

-

Denison Yachting - Palm Beach

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United Kingdom

Boat Details

Description

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
Contact Information
Please contact Kyle Dunn at (561) 779-7726
Other Details

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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Propulsion

Engine 1

Engine Make:MTU

Engine Model:16V2000 M90

Engine Year:1996

Total Power:1800hp

Engine Hours:7207

Engine Type:Inboard

Fuel Type:Diesel

Engine 2

Engine Make:MTU

Engine Model:16V2000 M90

Engine Year:1996

Total Power:1800hp

Engine Hours:7192

Engine Type:Inboard

Fuel Type:Diesel

Specifications

Speed & Distance

Cruising Speed:27kn

Max Speed:33kn

Dimensions

Length Overall:22.86m

Max Draft:1.73m

Beam:6m

Weights

Dry Weight:54,431kg

Miscellaneous

Hull Material:Fibreglass

Tanks

Fresh Water Tank:1703.43 l

Fuel Tank:10788.42 l

Holding Tank:

Accommodations

Guest Cabins:3

Guest Heads:3

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1996 Merritt Convertible | 23m

Cape May, New Jersey

$2,100,000 (£1,581,088) VAT incl.

7207 hours

Denison Yachting - Palm Beach
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