Listing last updated: June 19, 2026

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NEVER SAY NEVER 72ft Merritt Yacht For Sale

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2017 Merritt 72' _{(21.95 m)} 72 Sportfish

Pompano Beach, Florida, United States

NEVER SAY NEVER

NEVER SAY NEVER was recently fitted with new "Wake Adaptive" rudders for increased speed, efficiency and smoothness.

Flag of Registry: United States

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Sport Fishing
Power
Used
Diesel
Fiberglass Hull
HIN/IMO: MBN72102C717

Vessel ID# 2848726 Last Updated: 2026-04-10 07:44:54

NEW TO MARKET

$ 6,950,000 USD

€ 6,035,303 Euros
$ 9,797,533 CAD
£ 5,222,911 GBP

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Description

NEVER SAY NEVER is hull # 102 from Merritt’s Boat & Engine Work built in 2017 and the 14th of 15 - 72’ hulls built. The original owner has spared no cost in maintaining and upgrading this boat at Merritt’s. Featuring (2) new Seakeeper 10-1/2 gyros and a new Seakkeeper 6 - it provides the latest in stabilization technology. With new engines installed in 2021 and new generators in 2024 this boat exempliﬁes the true meaning of being continually upgraded. Sonar equipped and maintained by a professional full time crew this boat is turn key and ready for the next adventure.

Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Merritt's Boat and Engine Works. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

Specifications

HIN/IMO: MBN72102C717

LOA: 72' (21.95 Meters)

Type: Power- Used

Year: 2017

Beam: 19' 6''

Draft Max: 5' 8''

Maximum Speed: 36

Cruise Speed: 30

Fuel Type: Diesel

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Air Conditioning: Yes

Tower: Yes

Fuel Tank: 2450 Gallons (9274.25 Liters)

Fresh Water: 400 Gallons (1514.16 Liters)

Holding Tank: 180 Gallons (681.37 Liters)

Designer: Merritt's Boat & Engine Works

Builder: Merritt's Boat & Engine Works

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Engines

Engine 1

Engine Make: Caterpillar
Engine Model: C-32A
Engine Type: Inboard
Power HP: 1930.00
Power KW: 1439.20
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hours: 5100.00
Engine Location: Port

Engine 2

Engine Make: Caterpillar
Engine Model: C-32A
Engine Type: Inboard
Power HP: 1930.00
Power KW: 1439.20
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hours: 5100.00
Engine Location: Starboard

Generators

Generator 1

Generator Make: Onan
Generator KW: 29.00
Generator Hours: 1000

Generator 2

Generator Make: Onan
Generator KW: 29.00
Generator Hours: 1000

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HIGHLIGHTS

New Caterpillar engines in 2021
New Onan generators in 2024
New A/C chillers in 2025
New A/C units for cockpit and bridge in 2024
New Cockpit refrigeration and freezer compressors in 2026
New Seakeeper gyros in 2026 (2) #10.5 (1)# 6
New “Wake Adaptive” rudders for increased speed & smoothness in 2026
New Garmin 8617 GPSMAP Chartplotters (3) 2026
New Furuno NavNet 3’s (3) 2026
New Garmin autopilot 2026

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Generators: (2) Onan. Hours: 1,000 Port / 1,000 Stbd. Output: 29 Kw
Shore Power: (2) 50 Amp (2) ACME Isolation transformers

BATTERIES

Main Engines: (2) Each - Odyssey 24V
Generators: (2) Each - Odyssey 24V
General Service: (2) - Odyssey 24V

AIR CONDITIONING

Inside: Dometic chilled water with (2) 36,000 BTU chillers with Titanium coils.
Outside: Dometic (2) 16,000 BTU self contained units for bridge and cockpit mezzanine

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

Sidepower hydraulic bow thruster with control buttons in throttle/shift levers
Electrosea Clear Cell System
Watermakers inc. 2,000 GPD watermaker
Spotzero SZ111 Double Pass system
(3) Grundfos freshwater pumps
(2) Raw water pumps for A/C chillers
(2) Oberdorfer blackwater pumps
Headhunter freshwater ﬂush toilet system with 180 gal blackwater tank
A.O. Smith 28 gal hot water heater
Engine room freshwater wash down
Engine room A/C
(2) Skylla Battery chargers
Fireboy automatic ﬁre suppression system
Merritt oil change system
Junnair air compresssor
(2) 24V FillRite fuel transfer pumps
Racor fuel ﬁltration for main engines & generators - (6)
30 gal oil reservoir
Port & Starboard cockpit refrigeration compressors
(6) Odyssey PC 2250 AGM batteries
Dripless shaft seals
Dripless rudder seals
4” Propellor shafts
3 1/2” Rudder shafts
Hynautic steering system
Humphree Interceptor trim system

BRIDGE AND ELECTRONICS

Teak electronics console with (3) Bluewater helm chairs
Refrigerated drink box in forward dash
Freshwater wash down in forward dash
(2) A/C units for bridge & cockpit in forward brow
Rupp hydraulic outrigger system in forward brow
Ample bench seating with storage underneath
C-Worthy bridge enclosure
(3) Garmin 8617 GPSMAAP Chartplotters
(3) Furuno NavNet 3’s fed to Garmins
Furuno 94 mile radar
Furuno 72 mile radar
Furuno Omni 8 sonar
Furuno AIS
Furuno RD 33 multi display
Garmin autopilot
Flir nightvision camara
(2) Standard Horizon GX5500S VHF radios
Humphree trim system controller
Bilge / High water indicator light and alarm panel
Caterpillar engine displays
Bow thruster controls in throttle / shift levers
Rupp hydraulic outrigger switches
Iris camara switcher
Fuel transfer pump switches
Fuel tank monitor gage

TOWER

Garmin 8215 GPSMAP Chartplotter
Standard Horizon GX5500S VHF
Bow thruster controls
Freshwater wash down
(2) Starlink antennas
Forward facing LED light bar
Kahlenberg air horns
Access hatch in top of sun shade

COCKPIT AND FISHING EQUIPMENT

Mezzanine seating in cockpit with air conditioning in overhead
Engine room access in mezzanine
(2) Large refrigerated boxes in mezzanine deck
Large freezer in mezzanine deck
Refrigerated drink box
Tackle storage in mezzanine
Gaﬀ and mop lockers under gunwales
(2) 12V electric reel outlets
(2) 24V electric reel outlets
Bluewater ﬁghting chair with rocket launcher and oﬀset stanchion
Plumbed for two on deck live wells from sea chest with (3) Rule 2000 pumps
Insulated in deck ﬁsh box
Eskimo ice machine in lazaret dumps into ﬁsh box
Rupp 50ft four spreader hydraulic outriggers
Rupp center outrigger

SALON AND GALLEY

Large L-shaped leather sofa with storage underneath to port
Custom teak coﬀee table
(2) Occasional chairs to starboard
42” TV in rise up cabinet on starboard side
A/C discharge in teak overhead beams
Large dinette with seating for four across from galley
Granite countertops
Satin teak ﬂooring in galley and dinette area
Miele six burner induction stove
Miele convection oven
Franke double stainless steel sink
Chilled water dispenser
(2) Sub-Zero two drawer refrigerators
Sub-Zero two drawer freezer
Custom booked matched teak cabinetry throughout
Walk in electrical room with DC and AC breaker panels
Walk in pantry area with slide out storage bins

COMPANIONWAY

Elongated teak steps leading down to companionway
Teak Wainscoting panels on companionway walls
Laundry cabinet with Samsung stacked washer and dryer
Linen closet

MASTER STATEROOM

Located aft on port side
Large queen berth with storage underneath
42” TV
His and her nightstands with sconce lights
His and her cedar lined closets with shoe racks
Ensuite head and shower forward

CREW STATEROOM

Located aft on starboard side
Over/under style berths with storage underneath
Two hanging lockers with storage drawers
Access to head and shower forward

CAPTAINS STATEROOM

Located forward on starboard side
Elevated single berth
28” TV
Hanging locker and storage drawers
Access to head and shower aft

VIP STATEROOM

Located all the way forward
Queen berth with storage underneath
His and hers nightstands with sconce lights
Hanging locker with storage drawers underneath
32” TV

FOREDECK

Anchor pulpit with 80lb. SS Suncor anchor - 150’ 1/2” chain - 600’ 3/4” rope
Hydraulic anchor windlass
Anchor locker in foredeck
Freshwater wash down
Compressed air line for inﬂating fenders

FIREFIGHTING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Fireboy automatic ﬁre suppression system in machinery space
(7) Hand held portable extinguishers
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in salon/galley area
24” Throwable life ring
6 Life jackets

EXCLUSIONS

Owners personal items, ﬁshing tackle and on deck live wells. Marlin sculpture in salon
All China, silverware and knives
All pots and pans
Tools

BROKER CONTACT

Greg Thomas | greg@merrittboat.com | 954 592 3552

Roy Merritt | roy@merrittboat.com | 954 612 4101

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.

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