1996 Merritt 75'

22.86 m
$ 1,950,000 USD
2931 N.E. 16th Street, , 33062USAPompano Beach FL 33062 USA
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1996 Merritt 75' 75' Sportfish

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
In Stock #2850105

1996 Merritt 75' Sportfish

75' (22.86 m) WISH YOU WERE HERE

The Wish You Were Here was originally launched in 1996 as Can’t Touch Dis and has been continually updated by her former and current owners.

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
   Vessel ID: 2850105
FEATURES:

1996 Merritt 75' 75' Sportfish

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
In Stock #2850105

$ 1,950,000 USD

$ 2,651,541 CAD*
1,663,814 Euros*
£ 1,436,475 GBP*
*estimated foreign exchange

Description

Wish You Were Here has an incredible fishing pedigree from Madeira to Mexico, Bahamas and up and down the east coast this 75’ Merritt has been a consistent fish raiser. She is well traveled and offers a very special interior with expansive salon and master stateroom offering unmatched owner comfort. She is a large, comfortable boat capable of all things fishing and fun. 

LOA75'

LOA22.86''

Beam19'

Beam Inch8''

Draft Max Feet5'

Draft Max Inch8''

Fuel Tank (Gallons)2850

Fuel Tank (Liters)10788.42

Fresh Water (Gallons)450

Fresh Water (Liters)1703.43

TypePower

ConditionUsed

Specifications

Name

WISH YOU WERE HERE

HIN/IMO

MBN75057C696

Power-Used

Year

1996

19'8"

5'8"

Maximum Speed

33 Knots

Cruise Speed

27 Knots

Fuel Type

Diesel

Hull Material

Cold Molded

Air Conditioning

Yes

Tower

Yes

2850 Gallons (10788.42 Liters)

450 Gallons (1703.43 Liters)

Displacement

130000

Designer

Merritt's Boat & Engine Works

Builder

Merritt's Boat & Engine Works

Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: MTU
  • ModelEngine Model: 16V2000 M90
  • Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
  • Power HPPower HP: 1800.00
  • Power KWPower KW: 1342.26
  • Fuel TypeFuel Type: Diesel
  • HoursHours: 7500.00
  • Engine LocationEngine Location: Port

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: MTU
  • ModelEngine Model: 16V2000 M90
  • Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
  • Power HPPower HP: 1800.00
  • Power KWPower KW: 1342.26
  • Fuel TypeFuel Type: Diesel
  • HoursHours: 7500.00
  • Engine LocationEngine Location: Starboard
  • Engine Quantity2
  • Generators

    Generator 1

    • Generator Make: Kilo
    • Generator Model: Pak
    • Generator KW: 40.00
    • Generator Hours: 3471

    Generator 2

    • Generator Make: Kilo
    • Generator Model: Pak
    • Generator KW: 40.00
    • Generator Hours: 3677

    Full Details

    SALON

    • Massive Salon with U-shaped leather settee with storage under to port

    • Large custom Merritt coffee table with stone top with fossilized fish skeletons 

    • Two leather chairs with center table to starboard

    • Teak valances

    • Curtains

    • LED TV

    • Carpet runner

    • Ice machine

    • Marine Electric Door

    • New Carpet and padding

    GALLEY

    • Galley counter to Port with stone countertops and teak searail

    • 4 burner cooktop, hidden below countertop

    • Wolf Oven

    • Merritt Custom large stainless lined refrigerator

    • Merritt Custom large stainless lined freezer

    • Wine Cooler 

    • Ice maker

    • Convection Microwave Oven

    • Exhaust vent

    • Twin Stainless sinks

    • Garbage disposal

    • Pull out and shelf storage throughout forward galley

    • Teak sole with pump room access hatch

    • Custom secure pot/pan and dish racks 

    COMPANIONWAY

    • Wall panels

    • Stackable laundry appliances

    • Storage with shelving

    • Access to crew stateroom

    • Access to owners and guest stateroom

    • Bound companionway carpet for easy access to under deck storage

    MASTER STATEROOM

    • Extra large Master Stateroom is located forward with ensuite head

    • Queen berth, athwartship

    • Storage below berth

    • Cedar lined hanging closet

    • Teak vanity with drawer storage

    • Flatscreen TV

    • Twin end tables with drawer storage inside

    • Upholstered headboard

    • Twin pilasters with storage inside above end tables

    • Reading lights

    • Overhead hatch

    MASTER STATEROOM HEAD

    • Mirrored vanity above with shelf storage

    • Stone countertop with overmount his and hers sinks

    • Teak vanity below with drawers and shelf storage

    • Electric head

    • Teak sole

    • Oversize Stall shower

    VIP STATEROOM

    • Full twin berths with storage under large cedar lined hanging locker between

    • Full Length standing cedar lined closet 

    • Reading light sand electrical outlets

    • LED lighting

    • Large access below carpet to storage area

    • Access to ensuite head

    • AC Control

    • TV

    VIP STATEROOM PORT HEAD

    • Enter from the VIP Stateroom and companionway

    • Mirrored vanity above

    • Teak vanity below with drawers and shelf storage below sink

    • Overmount sink

    • Large shower

    • Linen closet

    STARBOARD CREW STATEROOM

    • Twin upper and lower bunks

    • Reading lights for both bunks

    • Lower bunk has 2 drawers below

    • A/C control

    • Private entrance to engine room.

    CREW DAY HEAD TO STARBOARD

    • Overmount sink

    • Stall shower

    • Electric head with linen storage over

    • Teak sole

    COCKPIT

    • Mezzanine cockpit seating

    • Varnished teak bulkhead

    • 2-Refrigerated drink box

    • 2-Stainless lined freezers

    • Engine room access

    • Stainless bridge ladder with teak steps

    • Port and starboard live baitwells

    • Port and starboard under gunnel storage lockers

    • Merritt Transom Tuna door

    • Port and starboard shore power inlets

    • Merritt Transom corner hawse pipes

    • Teak Coaming

    • Overhead and indirect lighting

    • Canvas and Clear Eisenglas cockpit wings

    • Cockpit cover

    • Cockpit Fly cover with Stainless poles

    • Rocket Launcher with offset stanchion

    • Two Frigibar ice machines

    • Air compressor quick disconnect

    • Dredge rod holders on tower legs

    FLYBRIDGE

    • Ladder access to port

    • Centerline helm

    • Teak pod and console with single lever controls stripped and refinished

    • Teak cap rail redone

    • Teak seat rails on forward seats

    • 3 Merritt helm chairs, teak backs and armrests

    • 5 rod holders on aft bridge rail

    • Electronics electrical panel port side of helm

    • Audio system

    • VHF remote speaker in hardtop

    • Overhead lights in hardtop

    • Forward seating with table in front of helm with storage below and large access to under helm

    • L-shaped seating to seating with storage under 

    • Access to brow storage

    • Refrigerated drink box

    • Bilge pump and high water alarm audible/visual warning display

    • 3 sided enclosure new fall 2025

    • Teaser Reels


    ELECTRONICS

    •  4 Monitors w/ KEP Monitor Controller
    •  Furuno TZ Touch Nav System
    • Garmin Black Box Navigation System
    • Furuno 72 Mile Radar
    • Furuno CH8 Omni Sonar
    • Furuno CHIRP Echosounder
    • Simrad AP50 Autopilot System
    • FLIR M364C Night Vision System
    • 2x Garmin GPSMAP 8700 Black Box Navigation Systems
    • Garmin GPSMAP8612 12” Tower MFD
    • 2x Icom M510 Black Box VHF Radios
    • Starlink HP Antenna System
    • Fusion Stereo Flybridge & Cockpit System with JL Audio Speakers & Amplifiers


    DECK AND HULL

    • Three SeaKeeper 9 units

    • Teak toe rail and half-round eye brow

    • Anchor windlass and stainless chute

    • Stainless Anchor with rode and chain

    • Teak transom

    • Full tuna tower with molded hardtop

    • Matterhorn white topsides and hull paint

    • Rupp hydraulic four spreader riggers 

    • Rupp center rigger

    PUMP ROOM, FORWARD OF ENGINE ROOM

    • Spot Zero Watermaker 

    • AC and DC lighting

    • AC Raw Water pumps

    •  Headhunter Mach V house water pump

    • Fire system

    • Air Compressor

    ENGINE ROOM

    • Twin MTU 16V2000 M90

    • Twin generators Kilo Pak 40kW

    • Oil change system

    • Port and starboard fuel prime pumps

    • Battery chargers

    • AC and DC lighting

    • Air compressor

    • Dual Racor 1000s, for each engine

    • Single Racor 1000 for each generator

    • Remote mounted fuel and oil filters

    • Single Mach V freshwater pump with backup 24v pump in-line

    • Chilled water A/C system

    • Blower system with thermostat

    • Battery on/off switches

    • MTU Manual gauge package

    • Dripless shaft seals with spares

    • Fire system

    EXCLUSIONS

    • Owner's personal items and tackle.

    LISTING BROKER

    Karl Anderson | 772 215 3108 | andersonkarlh@gmail.com

    Mechanical Disclaimer

    Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.

    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.

    Contact

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Karl H. Anderson We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Karl H. Anderson. We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Karl H. Anderson.

    WISH YOU WERE HERE 75ft Merritt Yacht For Sale
    Karl H. Anderson
    Broker

    2931 N.E. 16th Street

    Pompano Beach FL 33062 USA

    (772) 215-3108