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Merritt Sportfish

$1,669,500

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Downey Yacht Sales

207 East Blue Heron, Suite 1
Riviera Beach, FL, 33404
United States
561-677-9439

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Make Merritt
Model Sportfish
Year 1993
Condition Used
Price US$1,669,500
Type Power
Class Sport Fishing
Length 65 ft
Fuel Type Diesel
Hull Material Wood
Location Fort Lauderdale, Florida
LOA 65 ft
Beam 18 ft 6 in
Min. Draft 5 ft
Displacement 70000 lb
Engine Type Inboard
Engine Make MTU12v2000
Engine Model M-91 12V2000
Fuel Type Diesel
Engine Year 2007
Power 1500 hp
Drive Type Direct Drive
Engine usage (hours) 5600
Engine Type Inboard
Engine Make MTU12v2000
Engine Model M-91 12V2000
Fuel Type Diesel
Engine Year 2007
Power 1500 hp
Engine usage (hours) 5600
Builder Merritt Boat Works
Guest Cabins 3
Guest Heads 3
Fuel Tanks 1850 gal
Fresh Water Tanks 250 gal
Holding Tanks 80 gal
Hull Shape Modified Vee
Windlass Electric Windlass

Description

Built as the Miss Guided by a knowledgeable owner and his long time captain, this1993 65' Merritt Sportfish was designed then meticulously built to fish and travel to remote fishing destinations around the world. She was campaigned throughout the Atlantic, Caribbean and Pacific by her owners with great success making fond memories. Ann Marie is fortunate that all of her owners to date have always maintained her to Merritt standards. Her condition, beautiful mezzanine deck and spacious interior layout make her a pleasure to show. Ann Marie is available to continue making fun family memories and do her part with tournament wins. 

Recent Updates and Services

Recent Updates (2025)

  • Varnish fully renewed
  • New countertops installed throughout
  • Heads completely remodeled
  • New ice machine added
  • Bottom soda-blasted, barrier-coated, and painted
  • Shafts removed, rolled, and inspected
  • New shaft seals installed
  • New rudder seals installed
  • Foredeck repainted
  • Rub rail polished and re-bedded
  • Enclosure renewed
  • Cockpit curtain replaced
  • Both chillers replaced (2)

Accomodations and Layout

Accommodations and Layout

Ann Marie offers a 3-stateroom, 3 -head En-Suite layout designed for comfort, privacy, and functionality accommodating an owner and up to five guests with ease.

The massive salon features generous seating, rich finishes, and ample storage throughout. The well-equipped galley includes all modern conveniences, perfect for extended cruising or entertaining aboard.

Below, three spacious staterooms each feature a private en-suite head. The forward master stateroom offers a centerline queen berth, hanging locker, abundant drawer storage, and a beautifully appointed head. To port, the VIP stateroom includes a double berth with a single crossover bunk and private en-suite head. The third stateroom features oversized over/under bunks and an en-suite head with companionway access for guest convenience.

Additional amenities include a full-size washer and dryer and a central vacuum system, both conveniently located in the companionway.

Salon

Salon

The spacious salon offers a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, thoughtfully designed for comfort and entertainment.

  • U-Shaped Settee with
  • Storage Custom Table
  • Granite Countertops 
  • Entertainment Center with Television
  • Television on lift
  • Direct TV 
  • Cabinet Storage Throughout
  • LED Lighting
  • Carpet 
  • Window Blind

Owner Stateroom

Owner Stateroom

The full-beam owner’s stateroom offers exceptional comfort and elegant styling, featuring premium finishes and thoughtful storage throughout.

  • Centerline Queen Berth with built-in storage
  • Designer Fabric Headboard 
  • Foam Mattress with custom bedding 
  • Designer Soft Goods and Finishes
  • Nightstands (2)
  • Dresser with Drawers and Mirror
  • Lighted Vanity with Fixed Seat
  • Hanging Lockers (2)
  • Flat-Screen TV
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Carpet
  • En-Suite Head

Owners Head

Owner’s Head

The owner’s head is beautifully appointed with high-end finishes and thoughtful details updated 2025

  • Lighted Vanity Mirror with Storage
  • Stone Counter Tops 
  • Etched Glass Shower Door
  • Mirrored Ceiling
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Custom Teak Sole
  • Fixture Raritan 

VIP

VIP Stateroom

The VIP stateroom is designed for comfort and functionality, featuring thoughtful storage and entertainment options:

  • Double Berth with Storage
  • Single Crossover Berth
  • Foam Mattress
  • Drawer storage
  • Hanging Locker
  • Carpet 
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Entertainment Center
  • En-Suite Head

Head

En-Suite Head

The en-suite head is thoughtfully designed with high-quality finishes and modern conveniences updated 2025

  • Lighted Vanity Mirror with Storage
  • Stone Countertop
  • Shower
  • Mirrored Ceiling
  • Lighting recessed 
  • Teak Sole
  • Fixture Raritan Royal Flush 

Bunk Room

Bunk Room

The bunk room is designed for comfort and convenience, ideal for guests or crew:

  • Double Over/Under Bunks 
  • Drawer Storage
  • Foam Mattresses
  • Hanging Locker
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Television  
  • En-Suite Head

Head #3

Head En-Suite / shared day head 

This head is well-appointed with quality finishes and practical features updated 2025

  • Lighted Vanity with Storage
  • Stone Countertop
  • Sink 
  • Fixture Raritan Royal Flush
  • Shower
  • Mirrored Ceiling
  • Lighting Recessed
  • Teak Sole
  • Companionway Access

Electronics and Navigation

Electronics & Navigation

Ann Marie is equipped with full electronics and navigation package for safe and efficient operation:

  • Furuno Nav-Net 3D (2 units) – Sounder, Chart Plotter, Radar
  • Furuno FCV-1150 Radar 72 mile 
  • Furuno RD-33
  • Garmin 7616
  • Furuno Nav-Pilot Autopilot
  • VHF MC-M504 (2 units)
  • Richie 8 Compass

Tower Electronics:

  • Furuno Nav-Net Repeater
  • VHF Radio

Tankage

Tankage;

  • Fuel:  1,850 gallons
  • Water:   250 gallons
  • Black W: 80 gallons

Miscellaneous Deck And Hull

Miscellaneous Deck & Hull

Construction: Highly sought-after JIG-built, cold-molded for durability, providing a smooth, quiet, and economical dry ride.  Merritt mezzanine with refrigeration was added in 2007 
during engine repower.

  • Hull paint Awl-grip 2000 Ice Blue
  • Pulpit Teak with stainless insert
  • Windless
  • Windless controls in deck
  • Anchor Locker
  • Anchor carrier Stainless
  • Anchor with 300 ‘Rhode
  • Toe rail Teak
  • Eye brow Teak
  • Hand rail Teak
  • Cockpit  decks Teak
  • Covering boards Teak
  • Cockpit  Bulkhead Teak
  • Hardware  Stainless
  • Chafe guard Stainless
  • Haus pipes Stainless

Cockpit

Cockpit

The cockpit is designed for comfort, convenience, and functionality, ideal for fishing, entertaining, or relaxing:  Mezzanine was added 2007 Merritt during repower with M-91-12/2000 MTU's, Teak bulkhead is stunning.

  • Mezzanine Seating with Cushions 
  • Air-conditioned
  • Teak Bulkhead varnished  
  • Large Overhang with Lighting
  • Cockpit Refrigeration 
  • Ice Dump Box Insulated
  • Teak Decks, Covering Boards, and Mezzanine Step
  • Teak Step with refrigeration
  • Storage & Drawer Storage
  • Gunnel Storage Boxes
  • Transom Door
  • Bridge Ladder
  • Flush-Mounted Stereo Speakers
  • Shore Power 50 AMP P&S (2)
  • Wash down P&S 
  • Lazarette access 
  • Fish Box 

Helm

Helm

The helm is spacious and thoughtfully designed, offering excellent visibility seating port side and forward of the console with rod storage. 

  • Console with Storage 
  • Teak pod 
  • Teak handrail 
  • Teak console cap 
  • Wheel Palm Beach Stainless 
  • Controls Stainless single lever
  • Controls emergency backup (1)
  • Helm Seats:Stidd (2)
  • Enclosure EZ2CY 3 sided 
  • Brow Storage
  • Bench Seating Forward, port, and starboard
  • Rod storage and locking compartments
  • Cushions: High-density foam
  • Spotlight: ACR
  • Spreader Lights: LED
  • Safety Bar
  • Belly Band: With 6 rod holders

Electrical System

Electrical System

  • Distribution Panels Galley main panel Salon sub-panel
  •  240/50 AMP A/C, 12/24V DC
  • Generators: Northern Lights 2007 
  •  33 kW Port (3,600 hrs) / Starboard (3,758 hrs) 
  • Lighting: A/C and 12V DC
  • Battery Chargers: Sentry 12V/60 AMP, Sentry 24V/40 AMP
  • Batteries: Maintenance-free 
  • Custom battery boxes
  • Battery switches
  • Bonding System

Engine and Mechanicals

Engine & Systems Details

Ann Marie underwent a complete Merritt repower in 2007, including both the engine and pump room.

  • Engines: MTU 12V2000, 1,500 HP (2007)
  • Gears: ZF BW195AP (2007)
  • Delta T Vents with reversible fans
  • Controls: Two stations with emergency backup (1)
  • Dripless Shaft Seals: Tides
  • Dripless Rudder Seals: Tides
  • Crash Pumps: 2
  • Racor Filters: Mains Double 1,000 (2), Gen's Single 1,000 (2)
  • Oil Transfer System
  • Fuel Transfer System
  • Lighting
  • Engine & Generator Start/Stop remotes 
  • Controls Back Ups 
  • Tank Sentry System
  • Tool Box

Performance

Performance

RPM    (KTS)    (GPH)    Load (%)

2340    34.5        160        100
2000    30.2        106          78
1950    29.5        100          75
1800    27.0        86         70


Mechanical

Mechanical

The mechanical room is separated with a door, well-organized and easily accessible ensuring reliable operation and straightforward maintenance

  • Pump Room separate
  • Water Maker: Inc. 1,000 USG PD
  • Spot Zero: Dometic
  • Chillers: Dometic (2)
  • Fuel Transfer Manifold 
  •  Fuel Priming Pumps (2)
  • Lube Oil Tanks (2)
  • Galley Maid Pumps (2)
  • Expansion Tanks (2)
  • Lighting: A/C /DC
  • Battery Charger: Century 12V/60 AMP
  • Battery Switches
  • Circulation Fans
  • Fire Suppression System
  • Compressor

Tower

Tower – Hopewell

The Classic Hopewell tower is thoughtfully designed for functionality, comfort, and visibility:

  • Buggy Hard Top
  • Console with Steering and Storage
  • Seat with Backrest
  • Steering and Controls
  • Engine Start/Stop Controls
  • Furuno Repeater
  • Forward LED Spreader Lights
  • Protective Cover
  • Buggy blacked out 

Fishing

Fishing

  • Outriggers: Rupp Hydraulic
  • Center Rigger: Rupp
  • Fighting Chair: Murray Brothers
  • Rocket Launcher: Murray Brothers
  • Teaser Reels (2) 
  • Transom Door
  • Live well pump box 
  • Live well on deck  
  • Custom Rod Storage
  • Gaff Storage
  • Live Well pumps system 
  • 24V Outlets (2)

Exclusions and Disclaimer

Exclusions & Disclaimer

  • Owner’s personal belongings
  • Artwork
  • Fishing equipment
  • Vessel name

The Company presents the details of this vessel in good faith but makes no guarantees or warranties regarding the accuracy of this information or the condition of the vessel. Prospective buyers are strongly encouraged to have their agents or surveyors verify any details they consider important.

Engine and generator hours are provided by the owner as of the date of listing for informational purposes only. All information should be independently verified by the buyer and their surveyor prior to purchase.

This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Salesman Remarks

Salesman’s Remarks    

OWNER WANTS OFFERS 

Ann Marie is a meticulously cared-for, highly sought-after cold-molded JIG-built Merritt with a flawless history of world-class travel and fishing. Designed for long-distance cruising to remote destinations, she is proven, reliable, and ready for her next owner and family to create lasting memories on the water.

For anyone seeking one of the finest custom-built sportfishing yachts available, Ann Marie should be at the top of your “must-see” list.

She is easy to show contact the listing broker directly to arrange a convenient viewing or to discuss any questions.

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Presented For Sale By:

Downey Yacht Sales

207 East Blue Heron, Suite 1
Riviera Beach, FL, 33404
United States
561-677-9439

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Riviera Beach, FL, 33404
United States
561-677-9439

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