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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 SPECIFICATIONS

Vessel Name: WISH YOU WERE HERE

Builder: MERRITT BOAT WORKS

Model Year: 1996

Year Built: 1996

Category: Sport Fisherman

Country: United States

MLS #: 440648

Heads: 3

Staterooms: 3

Length: 75 (22.86m)

Draft: 5' 8" (1.73m)

Beam: 19' 8" (5.99m)

Cruise Speed: 27 Knots

Max Speed: 33 Knots

Water Capacity: 450 Gal

Manufacturer: MTU

Model: 16V2000 M90

Engine Hours: 5400

Engine Type: Inboard

Fuel Type: Diesel

Horsepower: 1800

Manufacturer: MTU

Model: 16V2000 M90

Engine Hours: 5400

Engine Type: Inboard

Fuel Type: Diesel

Horsepower: 1800

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
75'(22.86m) 1996
Sport Fisherman
MERRITT BOAT WORKS
$2,100,000 USD
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