Yacht Detail
1996 Merritt 75' (22.86 m) 75' Sportfish
Pompano Beach, Florida, United States
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.
- Sport Fishing
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Cold Molded Hull
- HIN/IMO: MBN75057C696
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.
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: MBN75057C696
LOA: 75' (22.86 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1996
Beam: 19' 8''
Draft Max: 5' 8''
Maximum Speed: 33 Knots
Cruise Speed: 27 Knots
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Cold Molded
Air Conditioning: Yes
Tower: Yes
Fuel Tank: 2850 Gallons (10788.42 Liters)
Fresh Water: 450 Gallons (1703.43 Liters)
Displacement: 130000 lbs
Designer: Merritt's Boat & Engine Works
Builder: Merritt's Boat & Engine Works
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: MTU
- Engine Model: 16V2000 M90
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 1800.00
- Power KW: 1342.26
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 7500.00
- Engine Location: Port
Engine 2
- Engine Make: MTU
- Engine Model: 16V2000 M90
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 1800.00
- Power KW: 1342.26
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 7500.00
- Engine Location: Starboard
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.
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