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$6.95M

2017 Merritt 72 Sportfish

Sport Fishing·
Pompano Beach, Florida
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$6.95M
USD · Asking Price
72 ft
Length
2017
Year
Sport Fishing
Type
Pompano Beach, Florida
Location

About This Vessel

This 2017 Merritt 72 Sportfish, measures 72 ft, and is located in Pompano Beach, Florida, powered by 2x Caterpillar C-32A 1930.00HP.

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.  It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is

HIGHLIGHTS

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

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT

Generators: (2) Onan. Hours: 1,000 Port / 1,000 Stbd. Output: 29 KwShore 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 leversElectrosea Clear Cell SystemWatermakers inc. 2,000 GPD watermakerSpotzero SZ111 Double Pass system(3) Grundfos freshwater pumps(2) Raw water pumps for A/C chillers(2) Oberdorfer blackwater pumpsHeadhunter freshwater flush toilet system with 180 gal blackwater tankA.O. Smith 28 gal hot water heaterEngine room freshwater wash downEngine room A/C(2) Skylla Battery chargersFireboy automatic fire suppression systemMerritt oil change systemJunnair air compresssor(2) 24V FillRite fuel transfer pumpsRacor fuel filtration for main engines & generators - (6)30 gal oil reservoirPort & Starboard cockpit refrigeration compressors(6) Odyssey PC 2250 AGM batteriesDripless shaft sealsDripless rudder seals4” Propellor shafts3 1/2” Rudder shaftsHynautic steering systemHumphree Interceptor trim system

BRIDGE AND ELECTRONICS

Teak electronics console with (3) Bluewater helm chairsRefrigerated drink box in forward dashFreshwater wash down in forward dash(2) A/C units for bridge & cockpit in forward browRupp hydraulic outrigger system in forward browAmple bench seating with storage underneathC-Worthy bridge enclosure(3) Garmin 8617 GPSMAAP Chartplotters(3) Furuno NavNet 3’s fed to GarminsFuruno 94 mile radarFuruno 72 mile radarFuruno Omni 8 sonarFuruno AISFuruno RD 33 multi displayGarmin autopilotFlir nightvision camara(2) Standard Horizon GX5500S VHF radiosHumphree trim system controllerBilge / High water indicator light and alarm panelCaterpillar engine displaysBow thruster controls in throttle / shift leversRupp hydraulic outrigger switchesIris camara switcherFuel transfer pump switchesFuel tank monitor gage

TOWER

Garmin 8215 GPSMAP ChartplotterStandard Horizon GX5500S VHFBow thruster controlsFreshwater wash down(2) Starlink antennasForward facing LED light barKahlenberg air hornsAccess hatch in top of sun shade

COCKPIT AND FISHING EQUIPMENT

Mezzanine seating in cockpit with air conditioning in overheadEngine room access in mezzanine(2) Large refrigerated boxes in mezzanine deckLarge freezer in mezzanine deckRefrigerated drink boxTackle storage in mezzanineGaff and mop lockers under gunwales(2) 12V electric reel outlets(2) 24V electric reel outletsBluewater fighting chair with rocket launcher and offset stanchionPlumbed for two on deck live wells from sea chest with (3) Rule 2000 pumpsInsulated in deck fish boxEskimo ice machine in lazaret dumps into fish boxRupp 50ft four spreader hydraulic outriggersRupp center outrigger

SALON AND GALLEY

Large L-shaped leather sofa with storage underneath to portCustom teak coffee table(2) Occasional chairs to starboard42” TV in rise up cabinet on starboard sideA/C discharge in teak overhead beamsLarge dinette with seating for four across from galleyGranite countertopsSatin teak flooring in galley and dinette areaMiele six burner induction stoveMiele convection ovenFranke double stainless steel sinkChilled water dispenser(2) Sub-Zero two drawer refrigeratorsSub-Zero two drawer freezerCustom booked matched teak cabinetry throughoutWalk in electrical room with DC and AC breaker panelsWalk in pantry area with slide out storage bins

COMPANIONWAY

Elongated teak steps leading down to companionwayTeak Wainscoting panels on companionway wallsLaundry cabinet with Samsung stacked washer and dryerLinen closet

MASTER STATEROOM

Located aft on port sideLarge queen berth with storage underneath42” TVHis and her nightstands with sconce lightsHis and her cedar lined closets with shoe racksEnsuite head and shower forward

CREW STATEROOM

Located aft on starboard sideOver/under style berths with storage underneathTwo hanging lockers with storage drawersAccess to head and shower forward

CAPTAINS STATEROOM

Located forward on starboard sideElevated single berth28” TVHanging locker and storage drawersAccess to head and shower aft

VIP STATEROOM

Located all the way forwardQueen berth with storage underneathHis and hers nightstands with sconce lightsHanging locker with storage drawers underneath32” TV

FOREDECK

Anchor pulpit with 80lb. SS Suncor anchor - 150’ 1/2” chain - 600’ 3/4” ropeHydraulic anchor windlassAnchor locker in foredeckFreshwater wash downCompressed air line for inflating fenders

FIREFIGHTING AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Fireboy automatic fire suppression system in machinery space(7) Hand held portable extinguishersSmoke and carbon monoxide detectors in salon/galley area24” Throwable life ring6 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 | [email protected] | 954 592 3552Roy Merritt | [email protected] | 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.

Vessel Overview

Year2017
MakeMerritt
Model72 Sportfish
Vessel NameNEVER SAY NEVER
CategorySport Fishing
ConditionUsed
BuilderMerritt's Boat & Engine Works
DesignerMerritt's Boat & Engine Works
FlagUnited States
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel

Dimensions

Length Overall72 ft
Beam19 ft
Max Draft5 ft

Performance & Capacity

Max Speed36 kts
Cruise Speed30 kts
Fuel Capacity2,450 gal
Fresh Water400 gal

Engines & Mechanical

Engine Count2
Engine 1 MakeCaterpillar
Engine 1 ModelC-32A
Engine 1 Power1930.00 HP
Engine 1 FuelDiesel
Engine 1 Hours5100.00 hrs
Engine 2 MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 ModelC-32A
Engine 2 Power1930.00 HP
Engine 2 FuelDiesel
Engine 2 Hours5100.00 hrs

Generators

Gen 1 MakeOnan
Gen 2 MakeOnan

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