Merritt
Merritt
| FEATURES: |
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| SeaStar Hydraulic Steering |
| New Offshore Starlink (2025) |
| New Propspeed and Bottom Paint (2025) |
| Reglassed and Repainted Brow (2025) |
| New Anodized Aluminum Tuna Tower (2009) |
| Notable Upgrades: |
This 1981 Merritt 55 Convertible - "SHOTGUN" is a well-cared-for classic Merritt that has been thoughtfully updated while maintaining her timeless appeal. She delivers impressive performance and speeds for her vintage, featuring a full mezzanine, expansive cockpit, and a beautifully appointed interior layout. A proven and highly competitive tournament contender, "SHOTGUN" continues to showcase the legendary craftsmanship and fishability Merritt is known for. She will not disappoint.
LOA: 55' 5'' (16.89 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1981
Beam: 16'
Draft Max: 4'
Cabins: 2
Sleeps: 4
Heads: 2
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Wood
Fuel Tank: 1056 Gallons (3997.39 Liters)
Fresh Water: 200 Gallons (757.08 Liters)
Entering through the large centerline door, you are welcomed into a beautifully appointed salon featuring custom handcrafted teak and burl maple with a satin finish throughout. To port, a U-shaped cream leather sofa offers ample seating and concealed storage below, framed by oversized windows that fill the space with natural light. To starboard, two comfortable barrel chairs flank a custom table with built-in drawers. A flatscreen TV rises elegantly from the cabinetry with electric lift assist, completing the warm and inviting atmosphere.
Forward of the salon is the well-appointed galley, featuring elegant stone countertops and classic teak and holly flooring. This space is equipped with custom stainless-steel refrigeration, a large-capacity ice maker, microwave, and abundant storage throughout, combining style and functionality for extended cruising.
To port, the spacious guest stateroom features generously sized over/under berths, ample storage, and individual flatscreen TVs for each bunk. The layout is clean, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed. Adjacent to port, the guest head and shower showcase beautiful stonework, teak and holly flooring, and excellent storage throughout.
The master stateroom features a full walk-around queen berth with a custom teak bed frame. Two large hanging lockers, generous drawer storage, and a built-in headboard with additional cabinetry provide ample space for extended cruising. Forward, the private master head and shower showcase elegant custom stonework, teak and holly flooring, and abundant storage throughout.
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.
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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2352 PGA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 USA
Phone: 1-561-799-6511
Email: info@macgregoryachts.com
Website: https://www.macgregoryachts.com
MacGregor Yachts is the premier and preferred yacht broker of South Florida. We provide a full range of services for buyers and sellers of custom sportfishing yachts, luxury and private yachts, as well as new and used boats.
2352 PGA Boulevard
Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 USA
Office: 561-799-6511
Cell: 772-233-1004
Email: Robert@macgregoryachts.com
Robert is an avid boater who enjoys spending his free time in and around the ocean. Living in the coastal community of Martin County, FL has helped shape his professional goals while keeping him close to the water. His degree in 3-D Modeling and Simulation, along with a passion for boats, allows him to see more than just the surface value of a vessel. He takes pride in helping a yacht go from the blueprint stage through the build process to making a splash with a new owner. He has worked alongside numerous yacht builders in the sportfishing industry and understands the unique style each brings to their boats. Robert’s first-hand knowledge of creation and design allows him to bring a great deal of insight to the yachts he lists, whether it be used or hot off the press. He will work hard to find your perfect fit, knowing that the joy of owning the right boat is impossible to replicate.
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