Ann Marie - 1993 65' MERRITT BOAT WORKS
North Palm Beach Florida United States

$1,595,000 USD

Built as the Miss Guided by a knowledgeable owner and his long time captain, this Merritt 65 1993 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 her part with tournament wins. 

ACCOMMODATIONS AND LAYOUT

3 staterooms with 3 full heads sleeping 2 owners and up to 5 guests!

Massive salon with comfortable seating and ample storage. The galley is nicely equipped with all the modern conveniences you could need. The cabin area features three large staterooms with three full heads, all en-suite.

The spacious master is forward and features a center-line queen with storage, hanging locker, drawer storage, and nicely appointed en-suite head. The VIP stateroom port side features double berth with a single cross over and en-suite head. The third stateroom features oversized over/under bunks with en-suite head with companionway access. The full-sized washer and dryer and central vac are conveniently located in the companionway.

SALON

• Settee U-shape with storage
• Custom table
• Counter tops composite
• Cabinet storage
• Carpet
• LED lighting
• Blinds
• Entertainment center
• Sharp flat screen HD TV
• ONKYO receiver
• Sony DVD player
• Boston Acoustic speakers (4) 

MASTER

• Berth queen center-lined with storage
• Headboard designer fabric 
• Foam mattress
• Designer soft goods
• Nightstand (2)
• Dresser with drawers with mirror
• Lighted vanity with fixed seat
• Hanging locker (2)
• Carpet
• Entertainment center
• Lighting recessed
• Visio flat screen HD TV
• DirecTV
• Sony DVD 

MASTER HEAD

• Lighted vanity with storage
• Counter granite
• Fixture
• Etched glass shower door
• Mirrored ceiling
• Recessed lighting
• Sole teak custom pickled

VIP STATEROOM

• Berth double with storage
• Berth single cross over
• Foam mattress
• Storage drawer
• Hanging locker
• Carpet
• Recessed lighting 
• Entertainment center
• Sharp flat screen HD TV 
• Sony DVD
• Boston Acoustic speakers (2)

VIP HEAD EN-SUITE

• Lighted vanity mirror with storage
• Counter composite
• Sink
• Royal Flush fixture
• Shower
• Mirrored ceiling
• LED lighting
• Sole teak custom pickled

BUNK STATEROOM

• Berth double bunks with lower drawer storage
• Foam mattress
• Hanging locker
• Recessed lighting 
• Entertainment center
• Sharp flat screen HD TV
• Sony DVD
• Boston Acoustic speakers (1)

GUEST HEAD EN-SUITE

• Lighted vanity with storage
• Composite counter
• Royal Flush fixture
• Shower
• Mirrored ceiling
• Recessed lighting
• Sole teak custom pickled
• Companionway access

ELECTRONICS AND NAVIGATION

FLYBRIDGE 

• Furuno NavNet 3D (2)  
• Furuno sounder FCV-1152  
• Furuno chart-plotter  
• Furuno radar (2)
• Furuno RD-33  
• Garmin 7616   
• Furuno autopilot Nav-Pilot 
• VHF MC- M504 (2) 
• Ritchie 8 compass

TOWER

• Furuno NavNet 
• Water Temp
• Ritchie Compass

 SALON  

• Furuno GP-32
• Sea SSB HF
• Sea VHF  156
• NECODE  8672

MISC. DECK AND HULL

Highly sought after, JIG built, cold-molded, durable construction, providing a soft, economical and quiet 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 controls in deck  
• Anchor locker  
• Anchor carrier stainless  
• Anchor with 300' Rhode  
• Toe rail Teak  
• Eye brow Teak  
• Handrail Teak  
• Cockpit decks Teak  
• Cockpit covering boards Teak  
• Cockpit bulkhead Teak  
• Hardware stainless 
• Chafe guard stainless 
• Haus pipes stainless  

COCKPIT

• Mezzanine seating with cushions 
• Air conditioned  
• Large overhang with lights 
• Cockpit refrigeration  
• Insulated box ice dump 
• Teak step with storage 
• Drawer storage  
• Gunwale storage boxes 
• Transom door  
• Teak bulkhead  
• Teak decks  
• Teak covering boards  
• Teak mezzanine step  
• Bridge ladder 
• Stereo speakers flush-mounted 
• 50 amp shore power (2)  

HELM

The helm is spacious with comfortable seating and excellent visibility.

• Console with storage  
• Teak top and doors  
• Teak pod  
• Teak handrail   
• Wheel Palm Beach stainless 
• Controls stainless single lever 
• Controls emergency backup (1)  
• Helm seats Stidd custom (2) 
• Enclosure three-sided EZ2CY 
• Brow storage  
• Bench locking with custom rod storage(port)  
• Bench seating with custom rod storage(starboard)
• Bench seating with storage forward 
• Cushions with high density foam 
• Spotlight ACR  
• Spreader lights LED  
• Safety bar  
• Belly band with rod holders (6) 
• Sirius radio
• TracVision
• DirecTV   

MECHANICAL 

The Pump room is separated with a door, painted, fared well and laid out for easy maintenance.  

• Water maker Inc 1K USG per day  
• Spot Zero Dometic  
• Chillers Dometic (2)   
• Fuel transfer manifold  
• Fuel priming pumps (2)  
• Lube oil tank  
• Galley maid pumps (2)   
• Expansion tanks (2)  
• Lighting A/C  
• Battery charger Century 12V/60 amp
• Battery switches   
• Fan circulation  
• Fire suppression system  
• Compressor  

Tankage

Fuel: 1850
Water: 250
Holding: 80

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• Distribution panel custom (galley)  
• Distribution panel sub-salon 
  240/50 amp A/C 12/24 DC  
• Generator Northern Lights 07- 33 KW (port hours 3600)
• Generator Northern Lights 07- 33 KW (starboard hours 3758)
• Lighting A/C and 12V DC  
• Battery charger Sentry 12V/60 amp  
• Battery charger Sentry 24V/40 amp  
• Batteries maintenance free
• Battery switches   
• Battery boxes custom  
• Bonding system   

ENGINE EQUIPMENT

Entering through the mezzanine deck, the engine room is fared, painted, clean and well-lit. In 2007 Merritt did a complete repower including updating the engine room and pump room. The pump room is an added bonus for ease of maintenance and also extending the equipment life. 

Complete Merritt repower in 2007 engine and pump room  

• Engines MTU 12V2000 1550 hp 2007  
• Gears ZF BW195AP 2007  
• Delta T vents with reversible fans  
• Controls 2 stations  
• Dripless shaft seals Tides Marine
• Dripless rudder seals Tides Marine
• Controls emergency backup (1)  
• Crash pumps (2)  
• Racor double 1,000 mains (2)  
• Racor single 1,000 gen set (2)  
• Oil transfer system  
• Fuel transfer system  
• Lighting  
• Engine start/stop
• Generator start/stop
• Tank sentry 
• Tool box
• Shaft seals 2019
• Shafts removed and inspected
• Rudder seals 

Performance

RPM    KTS     FUEL BURN    LOAD %
2340    34.5       160 GPH         100
2000    30.2       106 GPH         78
1950    29.5       100 GPH         78
1800    27            86 GPH         70

Cruising speed: 28 kts
Max speed:       34 kts

TOWER

Hopewell Tower

• Buggy hard top
• Console with steering and storage
• Seat with backrest and seat
• Steering and controls
• Engine stop/start
• Furuno repeater
• Cover

FISHING EQUIPMENT

• Rupp hydraulic outriggers
• Rupp center rigger
• Merritt fighting chair
• Transom door
• Custom rod storage
• Gaff storage
• 12V outlets

UPDATES

2021

• Refrigeration compressor
• Head pumps rebuilt

2020

• Washer and dryer
• Raw water pump
• Garmin electronics
• Spot Zero Dometic
• Fuel transfer pump
• running gear shaft seals, shafts renewed, rudder seals

2019

• Engine service 1K service
• Heat exchangers, after coolers, gear coolers, fluid and filter changed
• Chiller replaced Dometic (1)

Ann Marie is a well cared for, highly desired, cold molded, JIG built Merritt paired with a stellar, spotless history of travel and fishing the world. Designed for long distance travel to remote destinations, she is proven and ready for her next owner and family to enjoy. Interested in owning the finest built custom boat on the water? Ann Marie is a must on the list of boats to see! 

Convenient and open availability. Call the listing broker directly with any questions or to set up a showing!

Merritt’s Boat and Engine Works began in 1948 in Pompano Beach, FL when the Merritt family opened the boat yard to maintain and service their charter fleet. The Merritt family started building boats in 1955 with the goal of building the ideal fishing vessel. What originally started out as a hardcore tuna fishing boat without luxury has now developed into beautifully built, custom boats with all the modern amenities available. Merritt’s has evolved from a local, family-based business to a world-renowned boat builder while still maintaining their original values.  

Exclusions: 

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

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. Engine and generator hours are at the date of the listing and provided by the vessel owner for information purposes only. Any and all information should be verified by the potential buyer and his surveyor prior to acceptance. 

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